WELCOME TO

BUBBLE PENDANTS CLASS!

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE BEFORE PROCEEDING

I'm beyond THRILLED you will be learning with me!  It's very important that you read through the details below before you ask questions  for things that are unclear or not covered. Please understand I can have over a hundred students asking me things, so try to find you answers here  before  asking about things I have already taken the time to cover for you here and in the videos. . Thank you! 

During this time you can watch the videos here over and over as many times as you like until class ends. This material is the property of Leslie Villarreal. You may not share your password, copy the videos, or share any class  content and files and NO posting pics or videos of the process of your projects.  After all you paid for it. If others want to learn, they can pay too!  IT's OK TO PRINT OUT THIS PAGE!

UPON ACCESSING THE VIDEO'S in this class, you agree that Leslie Kail Villarreal is not  responsibility for accidents, damage, injury or mishaps that you may occur on this project.  I do my best to advise you to be safe, but since I can't see what your doing, Please use good sense, ask if you not sure about something.  Please use safely goggles and follow manufactures instructions on you tools and chemicals.  Also use good ventilation and wear a respirator when necessary. THIS IS NOT a beginner's class, you should already know studio safety, have a proper torch and setup, with experience in soldering and smithing. PLEASE BE SAFE!  THANK YOU!

If you need help with anything please feel free to email me through the contact link on the menu bar of this page or send a text message to me @ 415-999-8720 which is easier for sending photos. I LOVE TO SEE YOUR WORK so please share it with me! Text is faster but You can also message me on Facebook

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SUPPLIES: Vendors are often changing Item numbers and back ordering some supplies as things are getting a bit more difficult for imports these days. If an item runs out, I  will quickly help you find what you need! PLEASE let me know right away if you cant find something on the supply list.

PLEASE DO NOT PHOTOGRAPH  or post your unfinished work,  and don't share the process  out side of the private group.  People will attempt to copy your work — Once you have finished your rings completely .., feel free to share on social media. Thank you! 

VIDEO VIEWING ISSUES: If you have been successfully viewing the class videos and after a while they "pause" you may need to clear your web browsers "cache" There is a link in the files section that explains how to do this very easily.

Click this link:  CLEARING YOUR BROWSER

Click these two links:

 1.SUPPLY LIST - 2.TEMPLATES

Sources for Cabochons: Robert Knupfer, please send an email to info@kiggems.com with all the details and tell him your are taking my class. Etsy, Stuller.com and https://www.stachurawholesalegemstones.com/cabochons.html.

Student discounts:

RIO GRANDE NEW*** I have Partnered with RIO’s school for Jewelers! Your LKV Student Wholesale access code is: RFSVILL Students will enter this code into their web accounts under ‘My Account-Profile section’ in the bubble “Instructor Code” and is not to be used as a promo code at check out. This code enters students into a six-month trial access of Rio’s Wholesale benefits which gives them full access to our inventory (except for diamonds and moissanites), more price breaks, and some flat-rate shipping options and best of all no minimum orders!

ALSO***If your code no longer works please email me and I will have RIO reset for you.

OTTO FREI CODE: use code: LKVAPZ for orders over $100

VIDEOS

PART ONE: class overview, choosing gemstones, choosing a torch, notes on Argentium and tips for making granules.

PART TWO: Making the Bezel, soldering gallery wire, Making the bezel wire place holder and jump ring and fusing the wire ends.

PART 3 DESIGN..forming the decorative wires for top and bottom, scoring your back plate and centering your wires, fusing them to back plate and Hallmarking your piece

PART 4 Arranging and fusing granules to back plate

Part 5 Soldering in the bezel, sawing out the piece filing and finishing

Part 6 drilling the hole making the bail and setting the stone

After mastering the pendant, if you are ready, try to make a pair of earrings to match! Here is some inspiration for you.. The wires are made the same way as the pendant wires, the granules are about .88mm