WELCOME to MARQUISE EARRINGS 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!
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. All the class videos are here for you already, no need to wait.
During this time you can watch the videos here over and over as many times as you like. 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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LKV PDF templates and etching patterns and class notes are below in the download section PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET TO PRINT 100% to scan for all the template downloads!
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*YOUR OTTO FRIE DISCOUNT CODE is LKVMAZ = 6% off $100 or more.
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Your RIO 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! **Note if the code is not working please email me ASAP and I will have Rio reset it for you!
Please Go to the FREE videos section on my website and watch "lets make texture with the rolling mill if you prefer to use the rolling mill instead of etching) and "Sawing Tips with Knew concepts saw" if you want help with sawing.
ETCHING: the video below will give you complete instructions on etching your silver.
PART ONE covers using the templates, sawing, piercing and filing the body of the earring
PART TWO covers soldering all the components to the body, making jump rings, modifying a tube bezel and making the dangle.
PART THREE covers making the Marquis bezel.
PART 4 covers cutting the seat for the Marquis bezel.
Part 5 covers making the top piece, forging and using a raising hammer, soldering on the marquis bezel and ear ball posts, filing and preparing for the tumbler and polish.
Part 6 is the Last video, covers setting stones with bezel punch set and bezel pusher using the thermo-loc and GRS vice and final polishing and assembly.
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