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"Make it at Meltdown" Botanical Amulet

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

am·u·let

/ˈamyələt/

noun

a small object worn to ward off evil or harm or to bring good fortune; protecting charm.

Join us as we turn our most precious botanical//organic keepsakes into beautiful pendants to treasure. The contents of these amulets add to their beauty. Colors, textures, scents all create a cherished and personalized piece and are a special way to carry a memory or a moment of relaxing aromatherapy…

Techniques we’ll cover: texturing, stamping, bezel-making, soldering, oxidation, polishing, stone-setting

Materials we’ll use: sterling silver, glass, organic specimens such as flower petals, leaves, essential oils, herbs, or anything else that is beautiful and meaningful to you… ((Bring your amulet contents with you, and we’ll have more available to choose from. Or create your amulet during class to fill later. The removable top design allows for changing the contents of your amulet whenever you’d like!))

*** You will fabricate one Botanical Amulet to treasure or share with a loved one.

No previous jewelry making experience required to fully enjoy this class.

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