Description

Instructor: Shannon Bundschuh

Title of Class: Sawing Doubles: not only sisters, but twins!

Date of Class: Friday, February 6, 2026

Time: 8:00 am until  4:30 pm

Level: beginner / intermediate

Type: Project

Kit Fee: $25

Kit Includes

3 Dozen of my favorite go-to saw blades

Misc supplies

Detailed Handout

Sanding Cloth

Pro Polish Pad

Instructor will have the following for use in class:

Flex shaft & Drill Bits

A few extras of tools on student list

Student Supply List

MATERIALS 

Due to the nature of this class, students will be bringing their own sheet metal. Below are the options I use for the techniques I will be explaining in this class. Quantity and gauge of sheet will depend on the student’s design(s). If beading isn’t an interest, or a simpler design is chosen, students can choose to create a second design if time permits, so you may choose to bring extra sheet metal. Feel free to bring copper or brass if you would like to learn on these lesser expensive options first, just be sure they are the same gauges mentioned below.

Note: We will not be soldering in this class, so if you do have plans for your sawn out pieces that involves soldering, that will need to happen outside of class.

How much and what to bring:

For a piece similar to my cactus earring example, I used 3” x 2.5” of 22 gauge sterling.

For a pair of earrings, I would recommend bringing one of the options below.

• 22 gauge Sterling Silver Sheet – Dead Soft (Rio – 100122)  https://www.riogrande.com/product/sterling-silver-6-sheet-22-ga.-dead-soft-brushed-finish/100122GP/?code=100122

            If you plan to leave your cutout pieces as is.

• 24 gauge Sterling Silver Sheet – Dead Soft (Rio – 100124) https://www.riogrande.com/product/sterling-silver-6-sheet-24-ga.-dead-soft-brushed-finish/100124GP/?code=100124

            If you are looking to solder your cutout to another sheet before using as earrings.

• Seed beads if you would like to include them in your design. In my Saguaro Earrings example, I used Size 11 Japanese seed beads in 5 colors to get the ombre effect. Good resources for seed beads if you don’t have a local bead store would be Beadworld.com, Firemountaingems.com

REQUIRED TOOLS

• Pliers: Chain Nose, Round Nose, Flat Nose, (and bailing pliers if you have a pair – I will have one to share.)
• Flush Cutters
• Rawhide or Nylon mallet
• Steel Bench Block and rubber base
• Files Cut #2 – flat, half round
• Needle files
• Jewelers Saw & Blades (2/0, 3/0 + 4/0 in your usual brand to compare with ones I provide you.)
• Bench Pin & Clamp
• Cut Lube, beeswax or Blade Butter
• Foam sanding pads (3M) – Fine, Superfine
• Sketchbook and/or pad of paper
• Pencil and Fine Point Sharpie
• Ruler
• Paintbrush or small bench brush (helps when silver dust gets in the way)
• Work light and extension cord
• Magnification if required
• Busch Twist Drills Size 0.80 MM Jewelry Making Rotary Tools with 3/32” Shanks (or comparable size bits in another brand. These are just my preference. I recommend having multiple incase you break one) https://www.amazon.com/Drills-Jewelry-Making-Rotary-Shanks/dp/B07HGJL635/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GRJYWXFO4JJS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.25EIJJIibaHYpOIcbiHMuEShp8pwNB26N1YxHat3Kbqf7cH54dyHCrGbphQfguqc9iXAMSk6U8-yrURcJiDxzNEDFfGuNdUxV4GjvsFLiTsyL9GyEtwpBwpNupfg8ySYhrr9x_dhqdZhZzaf-oOWw_JwUqOlulS54DOUCkdSp0w-pqN4290jH6JdVG3u-DZGx-XTnfMaoEzy1WWJvIPzHe1BccV4x4Q5Rs9LIceLvmgWbYmC10OJuorRZf7SNwWxYU4v9KMGt4f7pEqVIGEdv1_aZcs4tBMG2NyipaMxWnw._wjlZ09cjmQYFau6hgewxk0peLikYcoYgd1fB6aqI9U&dib_tag=se&keywords=6+Pack+of+Busch+Twist+Drills+Size&qid=1722037128&s=industrial&sprefix=6+pack+of+busch+twist+drills+size%2Cindustrial%2C150&sr=1-1

OPTIONAL SUPPLIES 

• Your makers mark stamp or other stamps to add to the back of your pieces

Additional Class Comments

As we get closer to the date of the retreat, I will be reaching out to the registered students via email with information to help you get prepared for class. I will provide you with design ideas to get you thinking of what you would like to saw out before class time. You may utilize the designs I provide or you can come up with your own. This way we will be able to get right to it and waste no time on those decisions. 

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PRE-ORDER YOUR CLASS SUPPLIES TODAY!

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• Once you have determined what you will need for each class, send an email with your request for products and/or tools to SJ Jewelry Supply
  • Go to our website, open the class description for each of the classes in which you are enrolled, scroll down to the section “Student Supplies,” cut and paste the items you want to purchase into an email to Mario.
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• When they receive your email, they will send you a return email acknowledging receipt of your request
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  • Included in this email, they will give you instructions on how to pick up your orders upon arrival in Tucson

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