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"Make it at Meltdown" Bolo/Lariat Necklace

  • Meltdown Studio 901 Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest Suite E-130 Albuquerque, NM, 87104 United States (map)

One piece, two ways to wear it. A perfect accessory for fall!

In this Make It at Meltdown class, create a sterling silver bolo featuring a natural stone, a geometric handmade setting, and leather lace with sterling silver tips.

Wear it as a classic bolo or wrap the cord into a layered lariat-style necklace. Choose your favorite stone and leather, then build a versatile piece that fits your personal style.

Techniques We’ll Cover

  • Design and stone selection

  • Geometric fabrication

  • Bezel making and soldering

  • Stone setting

  • Bolo assembly

  • Leather finishing

  • Oxidizing and polishing

Materials

  • Sterling silver

  • Natural cabochon stone

  • Leather lace

What to Expect

We’ll guide you through each step, from making the silver setting and setting your stone to assembling and finishing your bolo. You’ll leave with a bold, adjustable piece you can style in two ways.

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