Intro to Metalsmithing: 3 days (3-4 hours each)
Led by Signe Sterner
Thursday 1pm-5pm / Friday 1pm-5pm / Saturday 10am-1pm
In this 3 day workshop, you will learn and practice fundamental jewelry making skills such as soldering, texturing, and finishing copper and silver. On the third day, we will make a beautiful piece of jewelry to take home. This is an excellent way to get an introduction to the process or improve skills.
Day 1:
Piercing (sawing)
Intro to the torches: Acetylene/Air, Smith Little Torch, and Propane
Annealing/Pickling
Texturing
Soldering
Day 2:
More Soldering
Mandrel Forming/Doming
Drilling
Filing/Sanding/Polishing
Day 3:
Troubleshoot/Practice
Mini Projects in Silver: stone set earrings, stone set textured ring, or wide band textured ring
Supply fee included in cost