Bat Necklace: Intro to Saw Piercing Workshop
Get ready for a frightfully fun day at the bench! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll create your own handcrafted bat necklace while learning the fundamentals of saw piercing, one of the most essential skills in metalsmithing. Don’t worry… we promise this class won’t make you batty! Students will learn how to safely use a jeweler’s saw to cut intricate shapes from sheet metal, refine edges, and finish their piece into a wearable pendant. Along the way, we’ll cover proper sawing techniques, tool handling, filing, sanding, drilling, and basic finishing methods.
Whether you’re brand new to metalsmithing or looking to build confidence with a jeweler’s saw, this class is a fun and approachable way to develop foundational skills while creating a unique piece of jewelry that’s perfect for the Halloween season, or for bat lovers year-round.
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