| New! Intro Tool Kits CCA now offers an Intro Tool Kit to help new students get just what they need. Intro Kits include all required supplies* and run about $250 (price subject to change based on current metal pricing). Please contact the school at 303.429.1401 at least 2 weeks prior to the start date of your class if you would like to order the Intro Tool Kit.*Cabochons for project 2 are available for purchase separately, or students may elect to bring their own. See the list of items supplied in the kit here: http://www.clearcreekacademy.com/included-in-intro-kit/ |
The following items with a star (*) are required for the first day of class:
- (1) 4 or 5 inch saw frame*
- 1 dozen 2/0 saw blades*
- 1 dozen 4/0 saw blades*
- 1 oz. beeswax*
- 2 each #70 and #75 drill bits*
- 1 center punch*
- (1) #1 economy half round inside ring file*
- 1 economy barette (3 sides) needle file*
- 1 particle mask*
- 1 straight edge (6 inch metal ruler)*
- 1 pair goggles or safety glasses*
- 1 ultra fine line black Sharpie pen*
- 1 heavy line Sharpie marker*
- (1) 1 x 3 inch 18 gauge sterling silver sheet*
- (1) 1 x 3 inch 20 gauge sterling silver sheet*
- 1 titanium solder pick
- 1 sheet easy silver solder
- 1 sheet medium silver solder
- 1 sheet hard silver solder
- 1 pair economy combination half-round pliers, 5 ¼ inch length (nothing smaller in length)
with curved head approximately 6mm wide (usually the handles are a dark yellow or green) - 5 wooden or acrylic sanding stick blanks
- 1 sheet each of 220, 320, 400, 600, & 1000 wet/dry sandpaper
- 3 small lidded plastic cups or stacking containers for solder chips
- 1 fine tip solder tweezers
- some rubber bands
- (1) 3 inch length of 18 gauge round sterling silver wire
- 1 ring clamp
- 1 pkg. of flat edge 3/4″ Blue Wheels
You will need the following items, but please do not purchase these items until you have discussed them with your instructor in class:
- (1) 18mm x 14mm oval cabochon
- 12 inches of plain silver bezel wire