Glamour and Grunged Up - Explorations Into Unique Resin, Etching and Metalsmithing

Wednesday eve 6:00 - 9:00 $205  
  Ruth Rae and Kristen Robinson and Thursday 9:00 - 4:30    


Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Project

 

 

This is a 9 hour workshop beginning on Wednesday evening and continuing on Thursday.

Join Ruth Rae and Kristen Robinson on an exploration of etching, resin, metalsmithing, riveting, heat patinas, chain construction, flood soldering, clasps and closures design and more. In our two days together we will not only complete at least two projects but also share our tips and techniques for design while demystifying all fallacies regarding the etching process.

Techniques that will be taught are applicable to an array of jewelry projects as well as other mixed media creations. Day 1 we begin our resin journey; we will fill an array of open back bezels as well as objects students wish to bring to class (such as small metal findings etc), using a no fail method to do so. The second half of our day will be all about etching we will cover not only the proper process but also disposal and safety. Day 2 is all about construction & design. From constructing chain to riveting & flood soldering our creations will come together & masterpieces will be constructed.

Kit fee of $50 payable to Instructors at class time includes:

  • 2 Brass Cuffs
  • 3 Open Back Bezels
  • ICE Resin®
  • 3 Filigrees
  • Brass, Nickel Silver and Copper Sheet Metal
  • Steel Wire
  • Clip Art
  • Dowel
  • Rhinestones,
  • Solder
  • Copper Tape
  • Saw Blades
  • Steel Wool
  • Beads and Crystals

Instructors Will Bring to Share with the Class:

  • Torches to Share
  • Flux
  • Drill and Drill Bits
  • Baking Soda
  • Staz On Ink
  • Stamps to Share
  • Heat Guns
  • Bench Blocks
  • Hammers
  • Sheers
  • Vice
  • Acetone
  • Clip Art
  • Rawhide Hammers

Students Must Bring:

  • Jeweler's Saw
  • Bench Pin
  • Round Nose Pliers
  • Wire Cutters
  • Flat Nose Pliers
  • 1 Small plastic container with lid sandwich size
  • Rubber stamps and Black Staz On Ink
  • Black sharpie marker suitable tip size for writing and or drawing
  • Eye protection
  • Ball peen hammer

Optional Items if you do not wish to share:

  • Bench Shears
  • Copper or Silver Wire 16 G (this can be used in lieu of the provided steel wire)
  • butane torch
  • rawhide hammer if not wishing to utilize those brought for the class to share
  • assorted beads and crystals (4-10mm) to adorn cuff if different color desired

Kit Upgrade Option: $20 Additional cuff, sheet metal, wire, beads and crystals

 

Questions? Email Kristen at atartsyk1@gmail.com
Website: Ruth Rae: www.ruthrae.com
Website: Kristen Robinson: www.kristenrobinson.net