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Antique tintypes are a cherished part of photographic history and gem types are the charming little crown jewel of that era. Join me and I’ll show you how to embellish these postage stamp sized gems to create beautiful jewelry. We’ll add whimsical crowns, hats, wings and trim using rivets and other cold attachments. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to use steel wire in jewelry making, now is your chance…I’ll show you my tricks. Students will hand-form wire to create an amazing focal and learn to make a “ball and stick” style chain. Other techniques covered will be clasp making, and how to make cold connections for use with silk, or other cord, in place of chain. Attention to detail is most important in making beautiful jewelry and students will gain valuable skills in the basics (and beyond) of wire jewelry making as well as how to give your piece that finished, professional look. You’ll leave class delighted with your crowned gem!
Supply list:
Chain nose jewelry pliers
Chain nose, 6 inch, toothed pliers (hardware store)
Extra-long round nose pliers (riogrande.com)
Small round nose jewelry pliers
Medium size Wrap N Tap pliers
Wire cutters (cheap, craft store type)
Awl
Small hammer-ball peen on one side (hardware store)
Rubber dead blow hammer or rawhide mallet
Bench block
Bench pillow (or hand towel) for use under bench block
Center punch
Small bench vice
2 hole metal punch
Metal file
Measuring tape or ruler
Beading mat or work surface
1 foot 14 gauge sterling wire
Brass trims
Metal stampings/filigrees, etc.
Beads, buttons, chain, charms, etc.
Gem tintypes (teacher will provide one per student)
Optional: (good to have if you don’t want to wait)
Dremel
Dremel drill bits for metal, 1/16 inch size
Ear plugs
Work light
Teacher brings:
1 gem tintype per student
Wire
Torches
Butane
Water bowls
Foam sanding blocks
Metal heishi
Small amount of brass trim/stampings
Dremel
Silk and/or other cord
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