Instructor:    Julie Boudreaux

Date:             Saturday January 31,  2026

Time:            10:00am - 3:00pm

Skill Level: All Levels

Age Limit: 14 and Over

Maximum Class Size:  4

                                                                                           

NOTE:  (We keep our classes small so we can give each student individual attention)

 

​Class Fee:  $120.00

Kit Fee:  Included in class fee    

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ABOUT YOUR TEACHER:

Julie began creating jewelry over twenty years ago. She is talented, creative and qualified to teach just about anything: all types of metal and silversmithing, Precious Metal Clay (PMC), wire works, sheet metals, wire wrapping, fused glass, lampwork glass, wire and beading techniques. She has studied at the prestigious William Holland School of Lapidary Arts, at Rio Grande, and she is a certified PMC artisan. Her work can be seen at Gallery 782 in Biloxi, MS

 

NOTE:

Soldering is a metal alloy used to create a strong permanent bond between two metals and flux is used to strengthen and improve its mechanical properties. The soldering process involves heating the surface of the metal to be joined and melting solder which then allowed to cool and solidify, creating a strong and durable joint .

 

Class  Description

You  will use heavier gauge sterling silver square wire to create this cuff, embellish  with a irregular shaped cabochon (of your choice), solder the cuff together and add the cabochon to the bezel and you have created this magnificent piece of jewelry, By the end of this class, you will be able to make bezels for odd shaped stones and cabochon of any size.

 

You will Learn:

Design techniques, how to measure and size your cuff, measure wire and sheet metal, determine size and amount of sheet metal for bezel, amount wire needed, texture using texture hammers (optional), solder wire and bezel, use bracelet mandrel, secure cabochon in the bezel, cut and bend wire, clean metal and wire, what gauge and style wire to use, soldering, use of flux, type of solder to use (hard, medium, or easy), using a torch, file, annealing, pickling, cleaning wire, how to size cuff to fit your wrist, and patina (optional), polish, finishing techniques, how to use a torch safely and best place to buy wire, sheet metal, and supplies.

 

Skills Covered:

Techniques, measure and size cuff, measure wire and sheet metal, determine size and amount of sheet metal for bezel, amount wire needed, texture (optional), solder wire and bezel, use bracelet mandrel, secure cabochon in the bezel, cut and bend wire, clean metal and wire, what gauge and style wire to use, soldering, use of flux, type of solder to use (hard, medium, or easy), using a torch, file, annealing, pickling, cleaning wire, how to size cuff to fit your wrist, and patina (optional), polish, finishing techniques, how to use a torch safely and best place to buy wire, sheet metal, and supplies.

 

Kit to Include:  

Everything need to complete this project.

 

Skill Level: 

No experience necessary.

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Tools to Bring:  

None, You will use studio tools.

 

What to Wear:

Comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes and tie back hair (you will be using a torch).  Apron, latex gloves, safety glasses and mask will be provided if needed.

 

Where:

SAS by Design Studio

6170 Larkwood Ln

Long Beach, MS 39560

 

Questions?:

Email:  sasbydesign@aol.com 

Call:  228-861-9138

 

Please Note:

One seat per person per class.  Space is limited so please do not bring any guests or children with you to class.

Classes will start on time.

 

To Register:  Submit Payment

 

Cancellation Policy:

No refunds are provided if you cannot attend your scheduled class.  You may send someone in your place if you let us know to expect them.  We reserve the right to cancel a class at anytime.  If that happens, for any reason, you will receive a full refund.  In case of inclement weather, we will reschedule the class or give a full refund.