Virginia Art and Soul Workshops
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Linda and Opie O'Brien 9-4:30 Sunday	1171 - Simply "ear" Resistible 2	[back to quicklinks] $ 135 Plus $15 materials fee
If you loved the earrings from last years class, then this is the workshop for you. New designs and techniques, plus demos of processes not suited for the time constraints of a 6-hour class include earrings that are etched, domed, stacked, scrolled, riveted and "boned"!   This class will focus on three techniques that combine process and project - blue paper etched metal paired with acrylic and transparencies, punching/doming, hammering/scrolling and working with a fascinating new bone-like material.  The usual suspects will include metal oxidation/aging, making pin rivets, earrwires and dangles, wirework and wraps and drawing bead with a torch for creative joinery.  Each student will leave class with at least three pair. Please bring your own beads and/or charms to incorporate into your designs. All Levels. Supply List: * fine tin shears, two-hole metal punch and a rivet hammer. * jewelry pliers: round nose, chain and/or flat nose and cutters. * a small steel block (preferred) or anvil. * an ultra-fine sharpie, a pencil and a ruler. * a small amount of 18 AND 20 ga. real copper wire (hardware store) * a small flat and/or triangular metal file and an x-acto knife. * some beads and/or charms to dangle that will fit over 18 ga. wire to incorporate into and personalize your designs. * a small vintage page of text or a piece of patterned tissue paper. * a small disposable plastic container to fit 3" x 4" wet/dry sandpapers, which we will supply. Optional: * a cheap 8" or 6" half-round bastard cut file (hardware store) Materials fee includes: 3 pair of sterling silver earwires, various sheet metals, acrylic and transparencies, rivet and all finishing materials, a dremel and more.  Instructors will also supply patination, oxidation, etching and torch materials. Note: to see pictures/prices of the tools we use/sell, visit us at: www.burntofferings.com. if you have any questions, please email us at: gourdart@burntofferings.com

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