Tiny Glass and Copper Journals Monday 9:00 - 4:30 $130  
  Thomas Ashman    


Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Project and Technique

 

    Do good things really come in small packages? Well these tiny little glass and copper journals are jam-packed with charm and as precious as the art or writing you will put in them. Students will fabricate "from scratch" a pair, yes two, 4" x 3" glass and copper journals. Maybe you'll make one into a necklace? Give one to a BFF? Make one for the groom and one for the bride? I just love the way the vintage photo transparencies look with the metal but the images on the front and back covers are entirely up to you, just bring 4 transparency images 2"x3". As you construct this smaller version of my original all-metal binding and book spine, then attach the copper and baroque swirled glass covers with beautiful brass hardware, you will be learning glass cutting, alteration of metal with torch and patina, hardware, hand tools, simple metal fabrication, wire wrapping, basic book binding terminology, and lots of other cool tricks! Get more info on tools and supplies at www.blacksheepartist.com.

    Kit Fee of $20 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
    Detailed instruction book
    Copper plumber's tape
    Baroque swirl glass pieces
    Transparency photo (or bring your own 2"x 3")
    Brass hardware
    Copper or brass wire
    Chain
    Beads, pins, and jumprings
    Patina
    Clearcoat

    Supply List:
  • 32 pieces of 90# hotpress watercolor paper torn or deckled at 5.75" x 3.75"
  • Tin snips
  • Wire cutters
  • Chain nose pliers
  • Round nose pliers
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Scissors
  • Disposable paintbrush
  • Torch (optional)

Questions? Email Thomas at
Website: www.blacksheepartist.com