Portland Art and Soul Workshops
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Richard Salley
9-4:30
Thursday

1308 - Enamel on Copper Jewelry--An Intro

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$ 125 Plus $5 materials fee  

Enameling is one of the oldest methods used for creating colorful designs on metal. In this workshop students will complete jewelry projects by way of fusing powdered glass enamel on copper. Techniques and skills covered in the class will include: surface preparation of metal, types of enamel, basic torch-firing, solders to use with enameling, use of holding agents, sifting enamels, enameling tools and supplies, and safety considerations.

Students should be able to complete a pendant, brooch and earrings similar to the example photos. If time permits, experimentation on additional projects will be encouraged. You will leave the class with new skills for adding color and drama to your own jewelry creations.

Supply list:
--Sheet copper (20 - 24 gauge) approx. 8 inches x 8 inches minimum.

Tool list:
--Round nose and flat nose pliers
--Wire cutters (flush cutters recommended)
--Small hammer
--Jeweler’s saw and #1 or #2 blades
--Bench Pin
--Bench block (bring something for dampening the hammering noise such as a shot bag or towel)

Materials fee includes:
--Enamel powders
--Copper wire
--Solder
--Pin Backs
--Earring Findings
--Leather neck cord
--Torches

CLOSED - CLASS FULL