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Richard Salley
9 - 4:30
Thursday

H163 - Enameling 101

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$ 140  

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, wet inlay, enameling tools and supplies, 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.

*A $5 materials fee will be collected in class*

Materials fee includes:

•  The enamel, copper wire, leather neck cord and miscellaneous supplies will be provided.

Supply list:

• Sheet copper ( 22 - 24 gauge) approx. 6 inches x 6 inches minimum
• Basic jewelry making tools will be needed, including 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)

Optional:

Butane Torch (traveling by air with torches can be unpredictable so I will have a few on hand to share…bring one if you can)

Soldering pad or firebrick for soldering on

Please direct any questions to art@rsalley.com and I will do my best to get you a speedy reply.

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