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"Make it at Meltdown" Repoussé Concho Earrings

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

Learn how to make your very own pair of sterling silver repoussé stamped earrings adorned with turquoise in this hands-on class.

What is repousse anyway?

re·pous·sé

/rəˌpo͞oˈsā/

  1. (of metalwork) hammered into relief from the reverse side.

Why turquoise?  A true southwestern beauty, turquoise stands for water and for sky, for bountiful harvests, health and protection.  Not to mention, turquoise goes with everything…  Make your own earrings, in your own style, so they are perfect for YOU.

Techniques we’ll cover:  repoussé stamping, soldering, oxidation, polishing, stone-setting

Materials we’ll use:  sterling silver, genuine turquoise

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