Art Retreat Workshops and Art Festival by Art and Soul Retreat

H103 - Twirling Tiny Toe Dancer

She twirls like the toe-dancer in your dreams...this petite ballerina who performs at your command. Welcome to jewelry with movement. Simply magical.

During this workshop we will each create an interactive pendant of a spinning ballerina encased in glass and twirling at your command. Her glass capsule is topped with an engraved scalloped roof inspired by the zinc bird cage roofs found in France and dangles from a chain we make ourselves. When not worn, this whimsical necklace finds a home in an old book carved like a theater - the stage she rests within.

Students will learn how to drill a hole in glass, create a moving element, make soldered shapes, solder the pendant, make chain links and a carved book trick. At the end of the day we will have our own Tiny Dancer Necklace which we can show off, and a special theater she can rest her tootsies in!
* A $20 Materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class

Ballerina, Glass and components for Pendant included. Please bring what is on supply list.

SUPPLY LIST:

1) Hand Towel (old terry hand towel is good, two are better! Washcloth is too small)

2) Cookie Sheet (a cheapie rectangular non-stick is best) *If you forget yours - stop by a store on your way and get one - I will not have extras and you cannot solder without one*

3) Work Surface (just something to cover and protect your table from messes and burns! 10x12 or larger )

4) Scissors

5) Pencil or Pen

6) Small jewelers metal block or other heavy square object for propping or 3rd hand (*only if you have it already*)

7) Pliers *for use when soldering - not your expensive jewelry pliers*:

-1 Bent Nose (important for jump rings - the metal tip bends)

-1 Flat-Nose or Chain Nose (The metal tip is square-cut, preferably with teeth)

** Home Depot has a $10 Red-Handled set of 6 pliers that are good - Bent Nose not included**

-1 Round Nose (for jewelry use)

-1 Small Wire Cutters (for jewelry use)

8) Exacto Knife or Box Knife

9) Gel Medium - Matte or Glossy

10) Glue Stick

11) Paint Brush for gel medium (1"-ish)

12) Paint Brush for paint

13) 5' of Sterling Silver Round Wire 16ga or 18ga. www.FireMountainGems.com or www.RioGrande.com.

14) Vintage book 1.5" deep (or more) approximately 4"x6"

15) Chain to use in constructing your necklace (old necklace chain in assorted patterns is fun to use - about 2 feet). Sterling silver or faux metal - whatever you prefer. Bring beads and wire if you prefer that.

16) Miscellaneous Found/Dimensional Objects such as a chandelier crystals, small stones, broken rhinestone jewelry, marbles, broken china, buttons, beads, ribbon, etc.

17) Heat gun (if you have one)

SPECIAL SUPPLY NOTE:

I will be bringing soldering supplies for those who wish to borrow/share. If you need to borrow a soldering iron, solder, or sal block, you may check them out by leaving your drivers license in trade (I promise not to peek a the picture). Remember to bring this with you to the workshop!!! Of course, if you have your own soldering supplies, please bring them.

I will have the following for you to use during class (drivers license not necessary):

Flux

Flux Remover

Sponges

Glue

Copper Foil Tape

Burnishing Sticks

Toothpicks/Qtips/Flux Brushes

Glass Cleaner

Paper Towels

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