This class will focus on using cold connections to join metals together and to embellish your metal components. You can effectively use these skills to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Not only do cold connections offer you an alternative to soldering, they are decorative in their own right.

On Day Two we will cover these topics:

Tube rivets
Split tube rivets
Telescoping tube rivets
Tabs
Sliding rivets
Connectors in the marketplace

The jewelry pieces shown above are samples of what you can do with cold connections. Depending on the complexity of the design you select, you may or may not be able to complete a project in class. It is my intention that you will know how to make all of the above connections by the end of the Day One class.

You will also learn to saw, file, and drill - all important skills for red hot mamas.

Please note: You do not have to sign up for Cold Joints for Red Hot Mamas - Day One in order to take this class.

What to bring to class:

Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flush or semi-flush cutters
Ball peen hammer
Rawhide mallet
Needle files
8 inch half-round second cut file
6 inch ruler
6 inch Jeweler's saw
Saw blades 2/0 and 5/0
Cut Lube
Bench pin and anvil
Center punch
Universal Eyelet Setter (available on my site)
Riveting hammer
Particulate mask
Design stamps (we will have them for sale)
Sharpie/indelible pen
Selection of beads for a bracelet or necklace
Texturing hammers if you have them (don't worry if you don't)
Note book to take notes
Copy of Seller's permit if you want to avoid paying tax on beads, sheet metal, and wire
Silver Wire, Sheet, & Tubing:
2 feet 16 G dead soft, round wire if you make jump rings in class
Sterling silver, copper or brass sheet metal, 22 or 24 G
Annealed silver, copper or brass tubing for tube rivets (see my site for options - all of them will work for tube rivets)

Please note:
If you wish to purchase one or more of the above items, please place your order at least 2 weeks prior to the class. www.conniefox.com. Because many of the items are heavy, it is very difficult for me to bring them with me.

Please note: I recommend you pre-make 16 jump rings if you plan to make a necklace or bracelet; use your judgment about the size.

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