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Want to create unique pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more with small treasures you may have collected or inherited or simply came upon? Learn how to drill holes in these items so you can!

Learn about drilling with a flex shaft (a motorized machine that helps with drilling, cutting, carving, and polishing jewelry) vs. a drill press, and what drill bits to use. Get some tips on cold connections (joining parts that don't require heat, such as rivets, tabs, screws, knots, prongs, and bezels) to add finishing touches to your jewelry.

Details

• Skill level: Beginner. 

• After completing this class, you'll be able to attend Jewelry Open Studio to practice what you’ve learned.

Materials

• A $28 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers all the materials you'll need.

• You should bring any material you're interested in drilling, a towel for drying your hands., a cotton apron, and safety glasses and magnifying glasses (or wear ones available in the studio).

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.

• Wear closed-toe shoes and natural-fiber clothing.

• Do not wear loose or synthetic-fiber clothing, scarves, or ties.

• Do not wear dangling jewelry, such as necklaces and bracelets.

• Tie back beards. Tie back long hair in a bun.