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Junk Drawer Metalsmithing – the popular original class – is cram-packed with various creative metalsmithing techniques. I have taken specific techniques demonstrated in that workshop and have expanded them in depth for this Junk Drawer Metalsmithing Project class. Join me for the day as we set out on a treasure hunting expedition of epic proportions! With just a few basic tools strapped to our belts, we’ll don our expedition gear as we set out to bend, hammer, form, solder and explore various techniques in working with metal to unearth a three-part piece of jewelry that can be worn as a necklace with interchangeable pendants, as a triple-wrapped bracelet, or separated as a necklace and a bracelet. I will share with you my favorite tricks to create mica covered box pendants, found objects bezel pendants, not-your-momma’s-wire wrapped pendants, link and chain making techniques, and more. We will incorporate the found treasures from your digs to showcase their inherent beauty or transform them from plain to museum-worthy.
**Soldering and blackening agents will all be used in this class. All measures will be taken to create adequate ventilation as much as possible. If you have extreme sensitivities to these products, consider this carefully before registering.
*$10 Materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Supply List:
Mica sheets – pieces 2 inches square or larger are great
Found objects and/or imagery to incorporate into bezels
10 feet of 20 ga. half-hard sterling wire (available from www.riogrande.com)
10 feet of 22 ga. half or full-hard sterling wire
5 feet of 18 ga. half-hard sterling wire
various lengths of your choice of wires (copper, brass, etc) ranging from 26 ga. to 18 ga.
1 can of butane fuel refill (I provide torches and heat safe surfaces) The Art and Soul store usually has butane refill canisters for purchase on site.
tin snips
wire cutters
needle-nose pliers
round nose pliers
anvil or steel block (check your local steel fabricator for 1/2" + thick scrap steel)
jeweler’s hammer
flat or triangular metal file – FINE TOOTH!!
Optional Supplies:
Beads, baubles, found objects and vintage jewelry to incorporate into work.
Supplies provided by the instructor:
Flux and solder
Extra wire
torches and heat safe surfaces
blackening
various tools and supplies for all students use
CLOSED - CLASS FULL
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