Make A Silver Chain and T Bar Clasp

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Class level: Introductory workshop, suitable for those with no previous experience and a great taster class for those taking their first steps into jewellery making. All ages welcome. You are never too old to learn a new skill. Some soldering skills would be an advantage.

Outline: During this class you will make a chain bracelet which can be used on its own or as a charm bracelet. Using silver wire, you will make each link using traditional jewellery making skills such as how to size, shape and texture and solder your links together. You can then choose between a Shepard's hook clasp or a ring toggle with bar.  This is a great project to improve your soldering skills.

The aim of this fun class is to give you the opportunity to make a piece of jewellery which you can gift to somebody. or which you can take home and wear with pride.

All materials provided.

This intimate unisex class which is held in our Liverpool workshop, is also a great environment to develop your creativity and do something fun with like-minded people. It also offers the opportunity to make lovely original gifts, and it might even be the start of a new career.
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For those between the ages of 16-18 you will need written consent from a parent.
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Tutor: Tracy Hills
Price: £130.00
Date:  To be confirmed. Please contact Tracy to register your interest in this class - [email protected]
Time: 11:00 - 4:00pm (We can run later if you have not completed your piece)
Techniques covered in each class:​
  • Sizing and cutting
  • ​Annealing
  • Soldering
  • Texturing
  • Sanding and Polishing
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Tools used:
  • Piercing saw Or Tin snips
  • Soldering torch
  • Mandrills
  • Files
  • Hammers - metal and raw hide

Materials provided:​
  • All consumables
  • 1.5 meters of 1.5 sterling silver wire for bracelet links
  • 15cm of 2mm round wire to create your clasp

​Refreshments:
  • Bring a packed lunch
  • Tea, Coffee and biscuits provided.​

​What to Bring:
This is a workshop environment, so your well being and safety is important to us. To ensure this is a safe - but fun environment for you to learn in; we ask that you please:
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  • Wear comfortable old clothing, or bring an apron. Ear defenders and safety glasses are provided.
  • Long hair to be tied back. 
  • No loose flowing scarves, long sleeves or loose jewellery to be worn. These can easily get caught up in machinery.
  • Closed flat shoes - no sandals allowed.
  • Spectacles, if needed for close up work.
Notebook and pencil. Although we do provide some hand outs, you may want to take your own notes or draw sketches.​

Please Note:
Even if it is hot, we ask that you please wear appropriate clothing. Your tutor has the right to turn you away if you are inappropriately dressed.
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