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Studio 2 -
new studio benches
In this 4 week course you will complete three (or more) projects designed to graduate you to the next level in Studio 2. Rolling mill, hydraulic press, sandblaster, pen plater, hammers and stakes will all be explored. There will also be an examination into useful pliers for different tasks as well as good finishing practices.
A perfect follow up to Beginning Silversmithing!
Projects we will complete:
- A spinner ring
- A hollow form pendant
- Pen-plated and sandblasted bracelet or earrings
and more depending on student’s personal level!
Sample projects for this class
Spinner Ring
It's a fun piece of jewelry with moving inner rings. Learn how to craft a spinner ring from start to finish and embellish with copper wire, gold, or oxidation. Stamp messages, symbols or textures to create a completely custom ring. Student will have the option of adding a colored stone.
Hollow Form Pendant
A hollow pendant shaped by the hydraulic press or dapping punches. Textures and patinas will be explored to make your pendant totally unique.
Pen-plated earrings, bracelet, or pendant
A pen-plater is used for electroplating, which is the process of coating a metal object with a thin layer of another metal by means of electrolysis. The electroplated coating is usually no more than .002 inch (.05 mm) thick.
Sand-blasted earrings, bracelet, or pendant
Sand blasting (or bead blasting) uses small beads made of glass or other non-metal materials and pressurized air to create a uniformly matte surface finish on raw metals.
