Professional Finishing: January 31 from 3:00-7:00

Go beyond the bristle discs and discover how to create professional finishes like seen in fine jewelry stores.  At the end of the day, students will leave with a polished ring in their desired finish.  This class is perfect for those who want to learn how to properly clean and finish their castings as well as fabricated (soldered) jewelry. We will cover: Overview of polishing compounds and how to use them Creating different kinds finishes (i.e. satin vs. mirror) How to clean casting from investment casting and alternative casting such as sand casting How to polish in tiny nooks and crannies (i.e. prong setting) How to use an ultrasonic cleaner and magnetic tumbler Details: Saturday, Janaury 31 from 3:00-7:00 4 contact hours, ages 14+ at the Silver Peak Studio Classroom located at 100.5 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette 80026 # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum Materials kit fee is $50 and will include a cast sterling silver ring band from Cheyenne, along with studio materials (polishing comp