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Sally Jean Alexander 9-4:30 Sunday	1102 - The Girls Got Gothic	[back to quicklinks] $ 135 Plus $20 materials fee
From a place within my heart, the gothic arch has always held a special meaning for me. Reminiscent of the cathedrals throughout the world, with arches stretching into the sky, this special pendants' shape will conjure up memories for some, dreams for others. Together, we will create our own meaningful collage under hand-cut gothic-arch-shaped glass and morph it into a one-of-a-kind necklace with additional charms and found objects. Students will learn how to collage for use under glass, the addition of 3-dimensional elements, shaping glass by hand, and different ways to attach the gothic piece to other charms and objects. Some will wear theirs proudly, others will hang them on the wall in a location worthy of such art. All will enjoy the process of collage and embellishment as well as learn the soldering techniques I have discovered to work the best. Each Gothic Arch Necklace will be unique, and at the end of the day, we will show them off to each other. Supply List: --Round-Nose Pliers --Bent-Nose Pliers --Chain-Nose Pliers --Wire Cutters (small) --Scissors --Cutting Pad or Work Surface (to protect table-top) --Cookie-Sheet to solder on (at least 8x10 - a cheap one is fine - I prefer a non-stick coating) --Hand-towel or Apron --Pencil or Pen --Ephemera, text, patterned napkins or tissue, collage items, photos, artwork & images (in assorted sizes ranging from 1/2" x 1/2" to 2" x 3") and other items used for collage. DO NOT bring glossy images. --Paintbrushes and your favorite acrylic and/or watercolor paints, colored pencils, chalks, pastels, etc. --Rubber stamps & inks --Special treasures, found objects, beads, photos, text, ribbon, millinery, marbles, etc., that you would like incorporate into your necklace. --Chain (to finish your necklace) - about 2 feet of an open link chain (either sterling or faux or found at a thrift store and reclaimed). --10+ feet of 18ga - 20ga wire in a metal of your choice. I prefer sterling silver dead-soft round wire which can be found at bead stores by the foot. I will have soldering equipment that can happily be shared. However, if you have your own equipment, bring it. This includes: --Soldering Iron --Soldering Iron Stand --Rheostat --Solder --Tips in different sizes **I will have Flux, Flux Remover, Flux Brushes and Sponges to share ... no need for you to travel with it unless you want to solder in your hotel room :) ** OPTIONAL: --Soldering Supplies (optional - if you have your own soldering iron, rheostat, solder, extension cord, etc...please bring it). --Small Metal Block (optional - to be used as a weight)  Materials fee includes: Hand-Cut glass, findings, copper tape, wire, shared use of soldering supplies, etc. CLOSED - CLASS FULL

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