Absolute Beginners Jewelry Intensive

Instructor: Honey Jeanne Laber

Students should come to class with the following supplies, suppliers are listed below:
  • Sketchbook and pencil
  • Metal:
    • 20 ga copper sheet - 6"x 6"
    • 18 ga sterling silver sheet - 2" x 3"  
  • 3 or more round cabochon stones - 7mm, 8mm, and/or 10mm
Note: semiprecious, inexpensive options can be sourced at Dikra Gems, such as amethysts, garnets, carnelian, and more, all priced in the $4-10 range. Cash is recommended, mention 92NY and Honey Jeanne.

The 92Y will provide the following supplies:
  • Half round 8” file
  • Sawblades (2 dozen each minimum) #2/0
  • Fine Sharpie
  • Sandpaper 4-pack (silicone carbide, wet/dry) one sheet each of grits:
    • 220, 320, 400, 600
  • 6" metal mm ruler
  • Pliers
  • Set of needle files
  • Wire cutters
Suggested Local Suppliers


Allcraft Tool & Supply
135 West 29th Street, 212.279.7077 (metal, tools, solder) 

Dikra Gems
56 West 45th Street, suite 1005, 212.869.6332 (for stones)


Note: Many suppliers are not open on the weekends, please call ahead for hours.