Create your own decorative sterling bead caps and permanently mount them to your beads without the use of solder!

In this beginner level class (no prior metal experience required!) you’ll have lots of fun while you learn how to:

¨Design and fabricate sterling silver bead caps

¨Use hand tools and design punches to decorate your creations

¨Rivet the bead caps to your own beads using classic “cold connection” techniques

¨Finish them off with a gleaming bright polish or lustrous matte finish

A maximum of 5 students per class ensures personalized instruction for every participant!

Required material to bring to class:

At least 4 clean beads with 3/32” and/or 1/8” diameter holes. We recommend you bring at least one of each size to get the most out of this workshop!

Optional materials and tools to bring to class:

(The tools marked * will be available for your use in class and/or purchase to take home!)

Additional beads with 3/32” or 1/8” holes

Notebook and pencil

Decorative metal punches

Riveting hammer OR

*Small faced ball-peen hammer

*Steel Bench Block

*Center Punch

Class dates (choose one – only 5 students per class – reserve your space today!)

Day Classes: Available

Evening Classes: Available

Class Fee** (Pre-Pay to secure your preferred class time and $ave!):

$50.00 if paid in full before class

$60.00 day of class (cash only) – You MUST call, email or fax at least one day before your preferred class to confirm space availability!

**Class fee includes the use of in-studio tools and enough silver sheet and tubing to create caps for up to 3 beads. Specialized tools and additional silver will be available for purchase.
 

Payment Options:

Include your 1^st and 2^nd class choice, credit card information including expiration date, full name (as noted on your card), billing address, email address and daytime telephone number. We will contact you via phone or email to confirm receipt payment and class assignment.

To pay via personal check or cash before class to secure your space and save, call Marlo Miyashiro at: 206-683-9744 to set up an appointment today!

Can’t make it to class this time? Email us to stay informed of new workshops being offered!

Upcoming workshops include:

¨     Finishing Bulk Sterling Silver Chain Ends

¨     Wire-Wrapping Basics

¨     Silver Soldering

¨     Cold Connections

¨     Basic Silver Fabrication

¨     Bezel Setting Glass Cabochons

Email today and let us know what you’d like to learn! We’d love to hear from you!

Metalsmithing Workshops for Glass Artists by Marlo Miyashiro of Marlo M. Jewelry Design. For more information about the instructor, go to www.MarloM.com and click on “About Us”. Contact Marlo via email: Marlo@MarloM.com or phone: 206-683-9744.

See you in class!