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Upcoming 2-day workshop

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Come join us for a fabulous 2 day workshop for intensive jewelry making workshop Students will learn and make a silver ring, bracelet, earrings and pendant. Student will learn how to set a stone with bezels. Class is $200--included tools and equipment. Students will need to bring their own ounce of silver and stones to beused in jewelry. Silver and stones will be available to purchase at class, if needed. You can pay for the class in person at the store or on our website at  www.localartisancollective.com/calendar  then click on jewelry. Early bird sign up: save $25 if registered for class by Oct 1. Use coupon code: SILVER if registering online. We will need a minimum of 4 students for the class. Max size: 6 students. Class is taught by Rene Venegas, a 16th generation master silversmith. He was taught as a youth by his father and later took specialized classes. In addition to classes taught at The Local Artisan Collective, he teaches jewelry making and metal smithing at Weber ...
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After School Jewelry making class

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We are thrilled to be offering an after school jewelry making class for teenagers starting Sept 6.  This will be a 4 week class and is for kids ages 14+ $70 for all 4 weeks, cost includes all materials and stone for last project. If a student wants a more expensive stone, the difference must be paid for. Cost also includes a snack. Week 1: copper cuff bracelet Week 2: silver ring Week 3 and 4: silver pendant with a stone bezel. Week 4: showcasing of all jewelry made Click <HERE> to register securely online . You can also register in person at our shop at 2371 Kiesel Ave. Max of 10 kids in the class. No refunds given after Aug 30th.
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Services Offered

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Did you know we offer: Apprasials   Custom Made Jewelry Engraving Polishing  Private & Group Jewelry Making Classes  Repairs Jewelry, Silver and/or Gold Items Ring engraving We buy gold and silv er   Call/Text for an appointment 801-686-5351
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Location: 2371 Kiesel Ave, Ogden, UT 84401, USA
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WHOOZERS!!!   Has it really been that long since out last post??? And boy have we been busy since then. Our shop,  The Local Artisan Collective , opened with great support and success from the community. It has continued to grow and we are just thrilled creating more jewelry and expanding the options for classes. And yes, we will be back to posting more regularly about our jewelry, our classes, fun tidbits from the past and even some information about our store.
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Jewelry Tutorial: copper soldering pendant Butterfly wing

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? You need: Agate cabochon 13x18 cm Copper bead 3 mm Copper wire 16 gauge - 55 cm Copper wire 18 gauge - 30 cm Copper wire 28 gauge - 150 cm Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters Hammer Miniature Horn Anvil File Butane torch Board for soldering Copper-phosphorus solder Felder 94 Maas Polishing Creme and Polishing pads Citric acid Liver of sulfur Rustins laquer for metal Read more. For first make the sketch or download my file: Take 30 cm of 16-gauge wire and make a circle at the end of this wire. Follow to the sketch and make the shape of butterfly wing. Pay attention to one point: the cabochon should be located in the center of the pendant, opposite the bail. Use the chain nose pliers to make clear and sharp angle. Use the hammer to flatten the wire. Make some places wider, and some narrower. It looks more picturesque. Like the art of calligraphy. After working with a hammer, the shape of the pendant changes a little. Heat the copper and fix t...
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