METAL CLAY
Lunar Eclipse Sterling Silver Semi Precious Stone Pendant
By Despina "Espie" Buoncristiani
disk and make it your own by texturing and manipulation. You will learn how to create a custom bezel to fit
your round cabochon, a technique you will use over and over again. Work with square silver wire to create
your bail and solder all your components together to complete your setting, using Hard, Medium, and Easy
solder. Finally you will brush, patina and set your stone. You will be creating one (1) pendant. Be prepared
for the compliments coming your way! We will be breaking for lunch, length will be dependent on progress
of class. All tools and supplies are provided for the class...nothing to bring but yourself!
If you have any concerns about your experience level, please call or email Despina to discuss (626-963-8541
or email Despina at despina@despinab.com).
Class Fee includes use of tools, consumables, Sterling Silver materials, Silver solder, & Semi Precious Stones.
Class size is limited to 6 students...register early to secure your spot!
To register and pay for this class please call 626-963-8541 or email Despina at despina@despinab.com.
About Despina "Espie" Buoncristiani
Despina Buoncristiani, aka "Espie" has been intrigued with jewelry making since she was a teenager, taking apart old necklaces and creating new pieces with the vintage beads that were harvested. As an adult, with her graphic design background, it seemed a natural progression for her to revisit her creative past, now utilizing her design skills to create unique jewelry pieces. Despina's early creations were mostly beaded projects, which she sold during trunk shows at Nordstrom. For the past few years Despina has been working with Metal Clay. She received her Art Clay Silver Level I Instructor Certification in September of 2013 and her Senior Instructor Certification in June of 2014. She has been teaching Metal Clay along with a variety of other jewelry making techniques at local bead shops and shows for the past 8 years. Today Despina enjoys mixing her skills in Metal Clay along with her old school metalsmithing techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces. ln the pursuit of advancing her skills, she continues to educate herself, learning new techniques which in turn she shares with her students. You can see what Despina has been up to lately by following her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/DespinaBuoncristianiJewelry and/or Instagram at DespinaBdotcom.
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