Science Under Glass Monday 9:00 - 4:30 $130  
  Jane Wynn    


Student Level: Intermediate
Type of Workshop: Project

 

    Imagine going on a “behind the scenes tour” at a Natural History museum and being able to open a drawer of beautiful insects. What a thrill to see such an arrangement of such delicate and beautiful little jewel-like creatures. Their wings reflect such light, color, and detail. They are truly fascinating and pretty.

    Blending the two worlds of science and art create an amazingly elegant insect wing pendant. Start with creating a base from brass and building a bezel setting to fit your perfect little wonderment. You will learn some great techniques for making lovely bezel settings for this project and beyond. Build a lovely little collage out of an insect wing, vintage images and text, then set it carefully under glass. Finish your project with creating a necklace for your pendant, make a sturdy clasp, and wire wrap little adornments for detail.

    Kit fee of $15 payable to Instuctor at class time includes:
    Brass base metal for pendant
    Insect wing
    Plexi glass pre-cut to size
    Sanding block
    Cable wire
    Crimp beads
    Head pins and jump rings
    Vintage laser images and text

    Supplies provided by Instructor for use in class:
    Small torches
    Solder
    Aging solution for altering metal
    Drill
    Files
    Hammers
    Other misc. hand tools
    Paint brushes
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    Supply List:
  • Scissors
  • A simple pair of jeweler’s pliers
  • White glue
  • Beads and other favorite tiny jewelry elements
  • Salvaged chains and broken jewelry parts to incorporate
  • Personal images or text

Questions? Email Jane at janewynn@comcast.net
Website: www.wynnstudio.com