Super EZ Hinges Tuesday 9 - 4:30 $145 Richard Salley
Student Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
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Mechanical hinges add versatility, movement and interest to jewelry pieces. But, hinges can be difficult to execute. In this class you will learn a super easy technique for creating hinges that will eliminate any fears you may have about making them. You will leave the class with one or more hinged pendants and the necessary skills to use hinges in your own projects. Part of the fun of the class will be the problem solving necessary to capture the objects that you bring for inclusion in your pendant. Along the way we will explore soldered and cold connections, prong and tab settings, riveting and the use of microbolts. To get the most out of this class, students should have basic sawing and soldering skills.
Materials fee of $10 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
- butane torches and fuel
- silver solder and flux
- patinas
- Soldering pad
- Solder Pick
- Copper tubing
- Microbolts
- Brass escutcheon pins
- Assorted tools for student use
Students should bring:
- Refer to the sample photos for ideas as to what objects you might want to bring to serve as the two focal points for the hinged pendant. Some suggested items include stones, beads, etched metal, and found objects.
- Sheet metal (copper or brass)
- Wire (copper or brass)
- Basic jewelry making tools will be needed, including round nose and flat nose pliers, files, wire cutters
- Small hammer for riveting
- Jeweler’s saw and blades
- Bench Pin
- Bench block or anvil
Optional:
- Metal Cutting Shears
- Texturing or planishing hammers
- Faux Bone
- Found Objects
- Etched or Patterned sheet metal
Resources: supplies and tools can be found at the following
www.monsterslayer.com
www.riogrande.com
www.sfjssantafe.com
www.harborfreight.com
www.contenti.com
Questions? Email Richad at art@rsalley.com
Website: rsalley.com