Sea Glass Pendant
​​Class level: 
​Beginners welcome, but this class may suit  those who have some previous experience with soldering, or who have taken one of other taster classes already.

But never fear - If you are a complete beginner our tutors will look after you and ensure that you leave the studio with a lovely finished pendant. 

All ages welcome, but Students under 18, will need a parents consent.
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Tutor: Tracy Hills
Price: £95.00
Day: Thursday Evening
Date: 28th August 
Time: 6.30 - 9.30
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Book here:
https://www.metalandflame.co.uk/booking-info.html
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Outline: 
​During this class, you can either bring your own sea glass, or you can choose from our collection - which has mostly been collected from beaches around the U.K. with some pieces as far flung as Barbados.

Firstly you will be shown how to measure your chosen piece of sea glass for your bezel setting. 
You will then be shown various options for your back plate - whether you leave the back completely open, or whether you decide to pierce a design into it - will be your choice.  We will finish the setting by soldering a  bezel to your sterling silver back plate.
The next stage is to clean and polish your setting. Then using stone setting tools, you will fit your sea glass into your bezel and set your glass. 
Voila, you will have a lovely piece of jewellery to take home with you.
Each bench has a complete set of tools needed for the class.

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.​
Techniques covered in each class:
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  • Measuring your sea glass for a bezel setting
  • Soldering 
  • Sanding and Polishing
  • Setting the glass within the stone setting tools
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  • Tools used:
  • Piercing saw
  • Hand held torch
  • Stone setting tools
Materials provided:

We provide everything.
  • ​Sterling silver bezel wire
  • Selection of sea glass (but please bring your won if you'd like to.

​If you are Speedy Gonzales and would like to set more than sea glass piece, extra silver sheet, wire, and bezel strip can be purchased on the day.

​Refreshments:
Tea, Coffee and biscuits provided.
What to Bring:
This is a workshop environment, To ensure this is a safe - but fun environment for you to learn in; we ask that you please:
  • Wear comfortable old clothing, or bring an apron. 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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