CL INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Learn to add a groove around medium sized round or oval glass cabochon jewelry pieces using a special bit on the grinder.  A groove allows you to wire wrap the piece with the wire nestling into the groove.

You will need to bring:

* 2-3 completed cabochons (see below for making a cabochon)  These cabochons may be plain or may be decorated.

* Safety Glasses for using the grinder

* $3 for wire wrapping supplies for 1 cabochon - payable to your instructor (Optional, if you just want to create the grove and don't want to complete the piece by wire wrapping)

* If you have any jewelry making pliers (round tips) please bring them with you

To make a cabochon:

1) Stack 2 pieces of 3mm thick glass approximately 1.5" x 2.5" (can be slightly smaller or larger) - if you want a round cabochon, start with a square.  Oval cabochon, start with a rectangle.

2) Snip/trim the corners (this will make it easier for it to form into an oval or circle).  You do not want any sharp corners, you want a nice, rounded piece.  

3) Full fuse the piece to create your finished cabochon(s) to bring to class

In addition to the items listed above, as always bring:

* safety glasses

* closed-toe shoes