Workshop List
Colors Of The Stone Winter
Skill Level: All
In this class, you will transform a simple silver disc and a copper star into a show stopping mixed metal pendant, so useful in these days of soaring precious metal prices!
You will hammer texture your silver disc, and then learn how to “tin” your copper star to attach it to
your base silver disc. I will also show you several techniques for controlling solder flow. Once you have soldered on your copper star, we will fabricate a fine silver granule and add that to the center of the pendant for a final mixed metals flourish.
Once the pendant is complete, we will use a dapping block to shape it attractively and then you will
learn to polish your completed jewelry using affordable and approachable tools and techniques.
You will construct the necklace from sheet metal stampings using traditional metalsmithing techniques such as soldering, texturing, filing, and polishing.
This class is appropriate for total beginners but also has much to offer a more advanced jewelry student.
All tools are provided but will be affordable and approachable options for the home jeweler.
You will receive comprehensive illustrated handouts for the class and a complete resource list. My teaching style and goal is for all my students to see a successful conclusion in a safe and fun learning environment. If you have any questions before enrolling, please email me at studiominerock@gmail.com .
Things to bring with you to class: any magnification you might need for close work, plus a battery
operated task light if you want it—the classrooms at the show can be a little dimly lit!
Metalsmithing skills taught in this class:
Applique Soldering
Hole punching
Hammer texturing
Granulation formation
Controlling solder flow
Dapping your work
Polishing
No cancellations or refunds can be made less than a week before class due to travel and shipping
logistics. If the class is full, please send me an email. I will put you on a cancellation notification list.
You will hammer texture your silver disc, and then learn how to “tin” your copper star to attach it to
your base silver disc. I will also show you several techniques for controlling solder flow. Once you have soldered on your copper star, we will fabricate a fine silver granule and add that to the center of the pendant for a final mixed metals flourish.
Once the pendant is complete, we will use a dapping block to shape it attractively and then you will
learn to polish your completed jewelry using affordable and approachable tools and techniques.
You will construct the necklace from sheet metal stampings using traditional metalsmithing techniques such as soldering, texturing, filing, and polishing.
This class is appropriate for total beginners but also has much to offer a more advanced jewelry student.
All tools are provided but will be affordable and approachable options for the home jeweler.
You will receive comprehensive illustrated handouts for the class and a complete resource list. My teaching style and goal is for all my students to see a successful conclusion in a safe and fun learning environment. If you have any questions before enrolling, please email me at studiominerock@gmail.com .
Things to bring with you to class: any magnification you might need for close work, plus a battery
operated task light if you want it—the classrooms at the show can be a little dimly lit!
Metalsmithing skills taught in this class:
Applique Soldering
Hole punching
Hammer texturing
Granulation formation
Controlling solder flow
Dapping your work
Polishing
No cancellations or refunds can be made less than a week before class due to travel and shipping
logistics. If the class is full, please send me an email. I will put you on a cancellation notification list.
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