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A pattern created with the rolling millLearn how to create patterns using the rolling mill.
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A typical collection of beginner projects
This is the description for the beginner fabrication projects.
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Simple cold project to make silver earrings.
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This is a beginner sterling silver bangle project
Learn the foundational skills of silver fabrication techniques in this intensive 5 week course. Skills learned include the use of an acetylene torch, soldering, sawing, forging, and fusion as well as how to create a bezel for stone setting. This class has the added bonus of a visual presentation “The Basics of Good Design for the Jewelry Artist”.
What you'll learn
Week 1: Cold Forging
Skills we will discover in this session:
- forging & shaping
- sawing, drilling & cutting & filing
- surface texturing: hammering & rolling mill texture
- polishing
Week 2: Making Connections
Skills we will discover in this session:
- annealing metal
- connecting with solder
- measuring for ring size
- setting a cabochon stone
Week 3: Bezel Construction & Good Design*
Skills we will discover in this session:
- multiple soldering
- sawing & trimming
- employing good design
- making a bail
*this week includes a visual presentation
Week 4: Fun With Fusion
Skills we will discover in this session:
- connections with fusion
- reticulation
- using a disc cutter
Week 5: Findings & Putting it All Together
Skills we will discover in this session:
- creating your own findings
- tricks and gimmicks
- some more fun and funky things
Sample projects for this class
Wire earrings
learning objectives:
- the feeling of bending and shaping wire to create a mirror image
- applying a hammered texture
- polishing on the wheel
Skills
Tools
Earrings or Pendant
learning objectives:
- applying a texture using the rolling mill
- using negative space to create a design element by drilling and sawing
Price
$450.00
Sessions
5
Material fees are based on student choices. It usually ranges between $35 - $100. (A large cuff requires more silver than a thin bangle.)