February 4th: Talon Prong Earrings with Baleigh Acebo
February 4th: Talon Prong Earrings with Baleigh Acebo
In this class students will be introduced to the process of building their own prong settings as we construct talon prong baskets to create a unique pair of earrings. Students will learn tips and tricks for setting up and soldering these tiny components and for shaping the prongs into uniform and fierce little talon prongs!
When: February 4th, 2026: 9am-5pm with 1 hour lunch break
Where: Potter USA, 1949 E Eastland St, Tucson, AZ 85719
Potter USA is equipped with the essentials like benches, soldering equipment, hammers, bench pins, etc. Bringing your own, favorite hand tools for specific classes is encouraged but not required. See project specific tool list below: if you have the items on the list, it’s handy to have your own but the instructors will have multiples for you to borrow as well.
Materials Kit: $120-150 depending on stones chosen
Project Worksheet
Flat sterling silver stock
20g round sterling silver wire
Matched Pair of stones, multiple options will be available
Sterling silver jump rings
Soft charcoal block
Hard and medium silver solder
.8mm cylinder bur
Circle segment template
Knife edge pumice wheel
Project Tool List:
Saw frame and blades
Sanding sticks
Needle files
Bezel mandrel
Nylon or rawhide mallet
Bezel forming pliers
Your favorite rotary abrasives/polishers
Barrett Escapement file recommended, not required
Prong pusher (this could be a simple brass/steel rod)
The Fine Print: Workshop registration fees are refundable through January 1st, 2026. Please reach out directly to Baleigh at baleigh@acebojewelry.com to cancel and request a refund. Refunds after January 1st will be issued if your spot can be filled on a case by case basis.
Emerging Artist Scholarship Application: for metalsmiths 25 years of age or under
In an effort to make it easier for younger artists to improve their craft, accepted applicants will receive free registration for one class and a free materials kit. (If you are 25 or under at time of application you’re good to go!)