WELCOME TO DECO & PEARLS CLASS!

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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! 

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 and 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!

 If an item runs out OR ITEM NUMBER HAS CHANGED don’t worry I  will quickly help you find it Just text me! PLEASE DO NOT or post or share 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! 

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Student discount from Ottofrei.com use code: LKVDPZ

***Pacific pearls The website is https://shop.pacificpearls.us ( The business with the .com address is a competitor!) You can email them here: info.pacificpearls@gmail.com, or call & LEAVE A MESSAGE at this number and they will return your call 415-383-3978.

There are MANY Alternative Pearl suppliers can be found on ETSY.COM . I used 9x12 freshwater Pearls, you can also look for rounds or tear drops about 9 to 12 mm or so.

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! ** if your Rio code isn’t working any longer just email me and I will have them reset it for you.

VIDEOS

First 2 videos on “HOW TO” make blue fuse and set up a blow torch if you want one.

Below DECO & PEARLS CLASS :

PART ONE: class overview, choosing gemstones and pearls, how to rolling out fine silver 1-oz ingot, silver option overview. methods for fusing. preparing sample for fusing practice

PART TWO: Practice fusing on sample made in part 1 with different torches, (The smith little and the blow torch)

PART 3 DESIGN..drawing out your ideas, cutting wires the same length, with chopper or flush cutters making and fusing bezel holder wire and making jump rings.

PART 4 scribing out the center of your back plate, centering all the wires in your design on it with Blue fuse & fusing them on with your choice of torch, Checking attachments with a jewelers loupe, the order of fusing elements, smoothing out crunchy wires. how to solder on gold balls.P

PART 5 Soldering on gold balls & bezel (or you can do a second fusing and add Fine silver balls you prefer). Sawing out your piece and making a “clean out hole” for your gemstone setting, Optional: soldering your logo on your back plate.

Part 6 setting the stone, how to modify a round stone setting if stone isn’t fitting.

Part 7 BONUS!!! Making a Bead cap!

Part 8 Adding the pearl, options for modifying the attachment wire fitting attaching bead cap & making earwires.