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Saw Piercing for Beginners at the Guild

  • Gem cutters Guild 3600 Clipper Mill Road Baltimore, MD, 21211 United States (map)

Saw Piercing for Beginners with Maxi Cifarelli

Learn saw piercing from Maxi of Maxi Cif Designs. Dip a toe in and learn the basics of cutting out a shape or design from sheet metal. In this class you will learn how to properly load a blade into a saw frame, how to lubricate the blade, proper posture and technique, how to drill and pierce an interior design, and how to finish your piece of jewelry. You will have a variety of designs to choose from, copper to practice with, and a piece of sterling silver for your final design. You will leave with a finished necklace. This class is appropriate for complete beginners or those looking to further practice saw piercing and get assistance.

Start and end times: March 24th, 12-4pm

Materials Fee: $40 (cash due to instructor at class)

Materials Fee Includes:  copper sheet (to practice), sterling sheet, 1 dozen saw blades, saw lubricant, rubber cement, choice of design, necklace materials, drill bit

Earlier Event: March 22
Stacking Ring Workshop at Manor Mill
Later Event: March 30
SHE:DC Mini Market