WELCOME to CUFF ROYALE CLASS!

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CLASS ENDS 12/8/26

 This is a private password protected page an only those who purchased this class may enter here, and comment. Any one sharing passwords will loose access to the class so don't let that be YOU.  During the class time you can watch the videos here over and over as many times as you like, but vids will be gone when class ends. Check the PURCHASE page for dates. 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!

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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! 

Due to the large amount of students taking my classes vendors run out of supplies, So i ams showing several Rio Grande, Otto Frei, Contenti, Stuller  and Stachurawholesale.com are all great places for jewelers to shop.    IF you will be etching, Ferric Nitrate takes a long time to ship also, it's quicker to order it from Ebay.

I always put videos up very early so check in daily :)   

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LKV  etching Pattern is optional,  feel free to use your own patterns. The etching pattern and class notes  are below in the download section. I do not recommend roller printing as it will alter the thickness of your silver, so do so at your own risk . PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET TO PRINT 100% to scale  To print !  Click each item below to download****

  SUPPLY LIST  ETCHING PATTERN    CLASS NOTES

*****OTTO FREI STUDENT COUPON CODE IS : LKVCRZ (for orders over $100). (rio has no minimum order)

RIO GRANDE *** 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! If your code has expired please email me and I will have Rio reset it for you.

ETCHING: the video below will give you complete instructions on etching your silver.

Part 1 covers measuring , creating the floor and soldering cuff walls.

Part 2 covers making the deck, shaping into oval. and drilling for the cradle.

Part 3 covers soldering in the outside cradle and inside hinges. (please check above for supply list updates on 16g silver)

Part 4 covers making and soldering in  the housing.

Part 5 covers making the tounge, trouble shooting issues.

Part 6 covers filing, smoothing corners, polishing, the safety catch, and setting hinge rivet.