Ancient Shield Pendant Tuesday 9:00 - 4:30 $130  
  Richard Salley    


Student Level: All - some experience with a jeweler's saw and tools will be most helpful
Type of Workshop: Project

 

    In this class you will learn to use a variety of materials…brass, copper, Faux Bone™ …and a variety of skills…etching, sawing, shaping, riveting…to create an ancient looking layered pendant. Through the use of ancient fonts for the etching, and by aging and distressing the metals, you will craft a pendant with an ancient look that suggests it was found in an archeological dig. You will also learn to make a hook and eye clasp along with how to braid a 4-strand neck cord to complete the piece.

    The goal of the class will be to make one or more mixed metal pendants similar to the sample photos. The skills you learn will be easily transferred to your own future projects.

    Note: if you have a family crest that you think would work well for the shield, bring along a copy-machine or laser printer copy with you.

    Kit fee of $3 payable to Instructor at class time includes: Etching solution, patina, Faux Bone ™, leather cord and brass escutcheon pins.

    Supply and Tool List:
  • 14 gauge copper wire (5 or 6 feet should be plenty)
  • 24 or 26 gauge copper sheet approx 4 inches by 6 inches
  • 24 or 26 gauge brass (red or yellow) sheet approx 4 inches by 6 inches
  • Flat and round nose pliers,
  • Metal shears or tin snips
  • Wire cutters (inexpensive hardware store variety are fine)
  • Files, fine sandpaper, sanding block or Scotch-brite type pad for cleaning and polishing Faux Bone™
  • Bench Pin
  • Bench Block
  • Jeweler’s saw and blades (sizes #00 and #1)
  • Center Punch
  • Small hammer for riveting (I like the small ball pein hammers…see contenti .com) http://www.contenti.com/products/hammers/260-702.html

Optional:
Dremel Tool or similar rotary tool for drilling and #56 drill bit or 1/16 inch drill bit
Hole Punch Pliers (1.25mm) available at http://www.fusionbeads.com/shop/product/31924/

Resources: supplies and tools can be found at the following
www.monsterslayer.com
www.riogrande.com
www.sfjssantafe.com
www.contenti.com
www.harborfreight.com
www.fauxbone.com

Questions? Email Richard at art@rsalley.com
Website: http://rsalley.com