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Two Sessions 1st Session Monday, February 27, 2012 - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 2nd Session Thursday March 1, 2012 - Saturday, March 3, 2012 (sold out) Hours: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Cost: $375 Call Spring Beads @ 281-288-9116 to reserve your spot! Traveling from out of town? For a list of Hotels close to Spring Beads copy the link below to your web browser
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1st Day Lasting Impressions
Get the classic look of silver without paying the current price. How? By using readily available and inexpensive, silver-bearing lead-free solder. Heated to a molten stage, the solder can be easily stamped and takes on the look of cast silver. In this class you will learn how to etch a master stamp of heavy gauge non-ferrous sheet metal, and then use the stamp to create "cast silver" components. You will then learn to set cabochons into bezel cups which will be affixed to the "silver" impression. Riveted onto a metal backdrop, these will turn into gorgeous earrings and/or pendants or both for the ambitious, industrious student. (Soldering experience will be helpful, but not essential as the basics will be discussed and demonstrated.)
Materials included with the class: copper sheet for stamps brass escutcheon pins etching solution butane torches, flux and fuel 16" copper chain 5mm cabochons x3 5mm sterling silver bezel cups x3 images and transfer materials 24 copper sheet 2"x6" 24 brass sheet 2"x6" Silver bearing solder
Optional supplies you may want to bring: Ready-to-use etched copper or brass for the backing sheet of the pendant/earrings Beads or found objects to add to the finished pieces Extra copper or brass sheet if you wish to make more impressions
Tool List: Students should bring the following tools to class: **Eye Protection & Ear Protection Bench Pin Bench block or anvil and something to put under to reduce the noise Small hammer for riveting Work gloves Metal shears Round nose, flat nose pliers Wire cutters
Optional Tools: Texturing or planishing hammers 1.25mm and 1.80mm hole punch pliers Butane Torch and Soldering pad Texturing hammers Jeweler's saw and blades
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Days 2 & 3 Behind Closed Doors the Locket-Cuff
There is something inherently intriguing about lockets that solicit close examination. Perhaps it is the mechanical aspect of the hinge or catch that invites us to manipulate the components. Or it may be the mystery of what is hidden inside. The wearer of a locket always has the option of keeping out observers or allowing them to share in the secret behind the closed doors.
While lockets are usually made as pendants, in this 2-day workshop we will construct a locket that will be worn as a cuff. You'll learn a special technique for creating hinges that will eliminate any fears you may have about making them. Some of the other topics that we will cover include image transfer methods, metal etching, riveting, using micro bolts, bezel making, stone setting and design considerations. We will also take a short course in tool making where you will learn to make your own custom burnishing tool and riveting/texturing hammers.
Materials included with the class: Turquoise cabochon Fine silver bezel wire Silver solder Sheet copper copper tubing copper wire torches and fuel brass rivets micro bolts image transfer materials etching solution patina all supplies for hammer making
Student Supplies Students should bring an image to fit inside the locket approx 1 inch x Ύ inch.
Tool List: Pliers round nose, flat nose, chain nose Wire cutters Metal shears Bench block or anvil Bench pin Jewelers Saw and 2/0 or 4/0 blades Small hammer for riveting Files half round #2 or #4 Needle files Sandpaper or sanding pads (fine)
Optional Tools Texturing or planishing hammers 1.25mm and 1.80mm hole punch pliers |
