Make your own silver piece

🛠️ Workshop Overview

Goal:Participants will design and handcraft their own silver jewelry piece (pendant, ring, or earrings) using basic silversmithing techniques.

Duration:4 hours

Group Size: 8 participants for individual attention

Skill Level:Beginner-friendly – no experience necessary

🧰 Materials Provided

• Sterling silver sheets or wire (pre-measured by project) Silver price is paid as extra
• Silver solder
• Jump rings, chains, earring hooks
• Saw blades, hammers, files, pliers
• Stamps, letter punches, and textures
• Torch (with safety equipment)
• Pickle pot (for cleaning)
• Polishing wheels and compounds

👩‍🏫 Workshop Structure

1. Welcome & Safety Briefing (15 mins)

• Introduction to tools
• Basic workshop safety (especially for using torches and sharp tools)

2. Design & Planning (30 mins)

• Participants sketch their piece
• Choose texture, size, shape
• Instructor guidance on feasibility

3. Cutting & Shaping Silver (45 mins)

• Sawing, filing, and sanding
• Applying textures or stamps

4. Soldering & Assembly (45 mins)

• Hands-on soldering with instructor help
• Quenching and pickling

5. Polishing & Finishing (30 mins)

• Final sanding and buffing
• Optional patina or antique finish

6. Wrap-Up & Showcase (15 mins)

• Group display of finished pieces
• Option to photograph or share on social media

💵 Pricing Model

• Standard 50€ per person(doesn't include silver)