Steven James
Sunday 9 am – 1 pm
Tuition: $60 + cost of required kit
The perfect pendant is the one you create yourself, and while the stain-glass soldering technique has been around for years, the instructor will show students new ways to incorporate this old technique into stunning centerpieces.
Learn how to frame pottery shards, colored glass, and more with stain-glass solder. Get the tips, tricks, and hints for making perfect framed pendants.
Students should wear cotton clothes and closed-toe shoes. Tie long hair back.
Note: Although this class is held in a larger classroom, if you are sensitive or allergic, fumes from this technique can be irritating, and this class is not for every student.
Techniques learned: Soldering, Stained Glass
Skill level: All Levels
Cost of required kit: (payable to instructor in class) $25
Kit includes:
- Use of class soldering irons (to share with partner)
- Access to pottery shards
- glass slides and soldering supplies
- Take home tools for supporting the in-class project Wire
- Jump Ring to finish project
- Small bowl for cleaning
- old toothbrush
- safety glasses
- small scissors
- small pottery shards (if you wish to use your own)
- small images for use in the project
- a very small tabletop/personal fan to dissipate fumes while working – see note about fumes
If you would like to bring your own soldering iron, contact the instructor for recommendations. Electronic soldering irons are the incorrect tool to use with this technique.
Direct material and supply questions to Steven at stevenjames@macaroniandglitter.com
Bio:
Steven James teaches a unique D.I.Y. approach to creative living through his website, macaroniandglitter.com. In addition to teaching he has made appearances on the HGTV and DIY networks and from time to time works as a freelance project designer for Lark books. His independent work has appeared in several publications, including BeadStyle and Bead Unique magazines. Find his projects in the new books, 30-Minute Necklaces (Lark) and Metal Jewelry (Kalmbach).