Locket with Hinge

Copper Locket in Progress images
Class level: 
​Advanced. Suitable for those with a good level of jewellery making skills. All ages over 16 welcome. 

Outline: 
​We understand that students might not be confident to make their first locket in sterling silver, so for this class we will be making a practice piece in your choice of either copper or brass. If you are confident and would like to make it in sterling silver or gold, there will be an extra charge for precious metals, or you can supply your own. With enough advance notice, Tracy can also order in silver or gold for you, in time for your lesson.

Using traditional jewellery making tools and skills, you will measure and pierce out your locket - top, bottom and sides in your chosen metal. You will dome the top and bottom, and solder them to the sides. You will then file away a section for the hinge to sit. 

You will then be shown how to make your hinge using silver tubing and wire.  Accuracy is key to getting a good fit. 

Finally you will attach a little catch inside the locket and a bail.

The last stage will be filing and polishing your locket.

This cosy 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.

​​Refreshments:
  • Tea, Coffee and biscuits provided.
  • Bring a packed lunch. We will take a short break for lunch, where weather permitting we can sit outside in the garden.
Techniques covered in each class:​
  • Measuring and Piercing (sawing​) out your locket shape
  • Doming the locket - top and bottom
  • Soldering
  • Measuring and filing for the hinge
  • Sanding and Polishing

Materials provided:​
  • All materials provided to make either a copper or brass locket.  Please note: If you'd like to make this in sterling silver, an extra fee of £50.00 will be charged.

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 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.​
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Tutor: Keith Taylor
Price: £130.00 - for copper or brass. 
£170 .00 for sterling silver. If you'd like to bring your own sterling silver, you are welcome to do so, or you can purchase silver from Tracy on the day. 
Date: To be confirmed. Please contact Tracy to register your interest in this class.​
Duration: 5 - 6 hours
Time: 11.00 - 17:00  (We can run later if you have not completed your piece)
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