Stately Toggles

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Stately Toggles

Level
Intermediate
Session
6 hours, all day
Description
Make a statement by creating a “Bold Connection” to complete your beadwork. Pieces may be used to finish necklaces or bracelets. In this class, students will learn different ways to texturize metal, refine their soldering skills, and shape and forge wire to create a toggle.
Students will finish the toggle, however, they may not have time to string their beaded necklace. (Semi-precious beads will be provided for the project. Stones will vary in size, shape and stone.) Pre-requisite: Must have soldering experience. Beading will not be covered in this class.
If a rolling mill is provided, the tools list will be revised.

Tools

Some tools will be provided by the instructor. Please refer to your registration.
  • Tool Bead Crimper

    Bead Crimping Pliers

     – Bead crimping pliers are used with tube crimps to terminate beaded necklaces and bracelets. Crimping pliers give a nice finish to the crimps, however a pair of chain nose pliers will work also. In most classes that utilize beads for the necklace, students will not have time to finish the beadwork, thus you will not need to bring to class but you will need either the crimping pliers or chain nose pliers to finish the project. 

  • Bench Block

    Steel or Anodized aluminum - Used as a hammering surface for metal stamping or working with metal.

  • Bezel Shears

    Used to cut metal sheet. There are many available on the market, any of which will work, however they should NOT be serrated. (Tin snips or airplane shears will also work, however, they may be large and cumbersome.) If the project has curves in the design and you own a pair, bring curved bezel shears. This is an optional item for most classes. Shears will be provided for use during classes.

  • Chasing Hammer

    Used for chasing/moving metal. In my classes chasing hammers are used to create hammer marks on metal and riveting. Instructor will provide for every class needed.
  • Tool Disc Cutter

    Disc Cutter

    Used to punch discs out of metals. One set will be provided to share in every class.
  • Tool Flex Shaft

    Flex shaft

    Rotary tool used for polishing, drilling, finishing, etc. Flex shafts are available for purchase new and gently used at the class. Pleased contact the instructor if are interested in purchasing one at the class as quantities are limited. 

  • Hand Punch

    1.25, 1.5, 1.8 mm. Used to make holes in metal. Please refer to class details for size needed.

  • Hand Tools

    Basic hand tools – Any quality is appropriate for my classes. These do not need to be high end or expense.

    • Round nose - Typically it is preferred that the round nose be a fine tip. Especially for classes with detailed wire work.
    • Chain/needle nose – Tapered jaws for general metal and wire work. Non-serrated are requested for all of my classes. Typically requested for classes to be used for opening and closing jump rings; in which case, 2 pairs are requested or a combination of chain nose and flat nose is suitable.
    • Flat nose – Similar to chain nose but the jaws are not tapered. Non-serrated are requested for all of my classes.
       
  • Tool Magnifier or Optivisor

    Magnifier or Optivisor

    – For almost all classes this is listed as an “As Needed” tool. If you have sight challenges it is recommended that you are properly prepared. For advance stone setting classes this is required! If you decide to use reading glasses consider better than 2.5x.


  • Muslin buffing wheels

    Used with a flex shaft or Dremel to polish metal.

  • Needle File Set

    Used for filing smaller pieces of metal and tight places. When required, either diamond coated or fine tooth is preferred. Some students may prefer to use smaller files as opposed to the student files for their projects.
  • Tool Ott Light or Task Lamp

    Ott Light or Task Lamp

    This is optional item that is listed for every class. It is up to you to determine whether or not you will need to have one depending on your vision.

  • Rawhide/Leather Mallet

    Shape and flatten metal without marring it. #2 mallet is a standard size. Instructor will provide for every class needed. A yellow nylon mallet may be used in its place, however a rubber one may not.

  • Ring Mandrel, Steel

    Used for shaping and forming metal into rings. A plastic one will not work in its place. Instructor will provide to share (1 for every 2 people) for every class needed.
  • Tool Rolling Mill

    Rolling Mill

    Used to roll metal sheet into thinner sheet, transfer texture to sheet metal, or draw wire.

  • Metal Ruler

    6" metal ruler is preferred unless otherwise noted. A larger one will also work, however, it may be a little cumbersome.

  • Side Cutters

    Also known as wire cutters or snippers. For many of my classes I prefer Ultra Flush side cutters because it eases the workload. Ultra flush is the most flush you can buy as opposed to just flush cutters. If you don't own a pair of Ultra Flush cutters, you may want to invest in a good pair either Lindstrom or Swanstrom. There is usually not a different in price between ultra and just flush cutters so why not just buy the best? The image shows just a side cutter (top) and ultra flush (bottom).

  • Soldering Kit

    (Optional) 
    Items in this Soldering Kit will be provided for use during the class. If you are interested in ordering a kit please click on the image. Kit includes: Butane torch, butane, 1 tube solder paste, fire tweezers, copper tweezers, Sparex, tripod with mesh, flux, soldering board. (Note: kit will be delivered at class. If you require the kit prior to class please contact us to make arrangements.

  • Student Files

    Standard size is 2/o. For filing metal. . Instructor will provide to share for every class needed.
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