A little balloon magic, translated into silver.
In this custom Make It at Meltdown class, you’ll create a coordinated pair of hot air balloon earrings and a pendant, complete with stamping, texture, and a square natural stone.
You’ll design each balloon by hand, build a bezel for your stone, and bring the collection together through soldering, setting, and careful finishing. The pieces feel connected without being overly matched, giving you a playful set that is easy to wear together or separately.
Why we love this class ✨
You’ll leave with three finished pieces and experience a wide range of metalsmithing techniques along the way. The stamping and stone choices give every set its own personality, while the balloon shape keeps the design unmistakably yours.
Techniques we’ll cover
Stamping and texturing
Bezel making
Soldering
Stone setting
Earring and pendant construction
Oxidizing and polishing
Materials we’ll use
Sterling silver
Natural square cabochon stones
Sterling silver chain and findings
What to expect
We’ll guide you through each stage, from planning your stamped designs and fabricating the bezels to setting the stones and completing a polished finish.
You’ll leave with one custom pendant and a coordinating pair of earrings, all made by you and ready to wear or gift.
Natural stones will vary in color and pattern, making every finished set different.
Before registering, please review our cancellation policy here.
A little balloon magic, translated into silver.
In this custom Make It at Meltdown class, you’ll create a coordinated pair of hot air balloon earrings and a pendant, complete with stamping, texture, and a square natural stone.
You’ll design each balloon by hand, build a bezel for your stone, and bring the collection together through soldering, setting, and careful finishing. The pieces feel connected without being overly matched, giving you a playful set that is easy to wear together or separately.
Why we love this class ✨
You’ll leave with three finished pieces and experience a wide range of metalsmithing techniques along the way. The stamping and stone choices give every set its own personality, while the balloon shape keeps the design unmistakably yours.
Techniques we’ll cover
Stamping and texturing
Bezel making
Soldering
Stone setting
Earring and pendant construction
Oxidizing and polishing
Materials we’ll use
Sterling silver
Natural square cabochon stones
Sterling silver chain and findings
What to expect
We’ll guide you through each stage, from planning your stamped designs and fabricating the bezels to setting the stones and completing a polished finish.
You’ll leave with one custom pendant and a coordinating pair of earrings, all made by you and ready to wear or gift.
Natural stones will vary in color and pattern, making every finished set different.
Before registering, please review our cancellation policy here.
