Techniques Covered in Silversmithing 1: Cleaning metal, annealing with torch, rolling mill textures, hammered textures, cutting with shears, punching out disks, doming with dapping set, punching holes, drilling holes with flex shaft, filing, sanding, handmade sterling earring hooks, balling up sterling wire, simple bale making, patinas and surface finishes.

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For a complete breakdown of the class options, see Beth Millners' website, call Bella Beads, or stop in the store.

Signing Up *Students must be signed up for a class 2 weeks in advance. *Students must pay for there tool kit and a minimum deposit of $50 when they sign up for a class. *A tool kit must be chosen when signing up for a class. *Classes must be taken in order. Each class is a pre-requisite for the following class in the series. (Ex. Class 1 is required to take class 2) *Classes will be cancelled 10 days in advance if there are not 3 or more people signed up. *Class is limited to 6 people. *Sign up directly through Bella Beads in Marquette, MI. 906-228-8282

Tool Kits There are three different tool kit options for each class. 1. The Basic Kits do not include a discount card, and do not include all tools demonstrated, additional items probably will need to be purchased separately if student makes items outside of class, some tools will be available for use during class. 2. The Essentials Kits includes a discount card and includes some tools needed to make items outside of class, does not include all demonstrated tools, some additional tools will be available for use during class. 3. The Premium Kits includes a discount card and includes most tools needed to make items outside of class, some additional tools will be available for use during class.

Can I skip a class? *A student may skip a class only if they can submit 5 detailed photos of pieces they have made using all of the techniques described in the classes) they are trying to bypass. *Also, a detailed description of how the techniques were used to make the work. It will be left up to the discretion of Beth Millner if the person may skip a class. Photos and descriptions must be submitted 3 weeks prior to date of class. Please submit digital images only. They must be emailed directly to bethmillner@gmail.com. Make sure to include your phone number and contact information.

I have taken classes prior to 2011? If you have taken classes prior to 2011, please keep in mind that there has been some re-configuring. Parts of my previous class Twisting, Rolling & Forming have been incorporated into my Current Classes. You can still hop back into the series where you left off, but please keep in mind that the tools kits have changed. If there are any gaps in your understanding of techniques please ask questions during class. If you have not taken a class recently, practicing your skills before taking another class is highly recommended.