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Wire, earthy baubles, mixed metals and a little bit of sparkle….the perfect ingredients for the chunky chain necklaces you will learn how to make from scratch in this class. Using wire and a torch, you will create your own lumpy chain link necklaces – long, short, fat, skinny – I’ll show you how to do it all! These are not the picture perfect shiny necklaces you will find anywhere. These are earthy yet refined, one of a kind works of wearable art. The focal point of the necklace will be a torched “frame” that you will make and fill with cast plaster then carve, paint, transfer and more.
No metalsmithing experience is necessary, but even if you are a seasoned jeweler, you will walk away with new techniques to add to your toolbox. The materials fee covers the bulging kit of supplies consisting of an extra pre-made (by the instructor) bezel frame, sheet brass/copper* clay for casting, copper/brass* bezel wire, super-fine grit sandpaper, plaster and the use of torches, all soldering supplies, transfer medium, and some found objects to include in your pieces.
Supply List:
--Basic Art kit (scissors, craft knife, a few tubes of acrylic paints, artist brushes, favorite gel medium, rag, and water container)
--A few pieces of sketch paper and pencil
--1 roll of uncoated Brass and/or Copper wire 16-20 gauge (If it has a coating to prevent tarnish, it will not work well--the best source is a hardware store) Sterling can be used if you prefer, but brass and copper is an inexpensive material for learning on.
--Hammer
--Steel Block or Anvil
--Tin snips
--Wire cutters
--Needle nose pliers: one round tip and one flat tip
--Beads
--Found objects
--A few pieces of smaller imagery (Laser copies are best--color or black and white)
Optional: Sterling wire to incorporate into necklace (just small enough to thread beads onto)
Instructor will provide:
--Torches
--All soldering supplies including flux, solder, and torching surfaces
--Metal aging solutions
--Transfer mediums
--Plaster
--Clay casting
--Copper or Brass Bezel wire*
*The current market price of the metal at the time of the class will determine whether brass or copper is used
Contact the Instructor at stephanielee@q.com
CLOSED - CLASS FULL
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