Caging Common Objects in Metalwork
$145 Susan Lenart Kazmer
Student Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
Prerequisite: None
Create gorgeous and unusual jewelry pieces by creating open bezel forms using square wire and metal which provides an open form to view all sides of your object that you are encasing. Students will finish one pendant or ring and In addition, explore the cage shape and its uses as a container to hold objects.
In this 6 hour metalworking class learn to anneal, shape and solder together a ring or pendant form.
Learn proper metalworking techniques for soldering, shaping and clean up. Learn some short cuts and ideal techniques for teaching soldering in a class room.Materials fee of $30 payable to Instructor at class time for use during class:
bronze square 16 gauge wire 22 bronze sheet metal (you can upgrade to silver for a fee bring some in) solder materials sandpaper objects expendables
Students should bring:
wire snips round needle nose and chain nose pliers small hammer anvil awl jeweler saw and 03 blades or similar bench pin or tin snips vice small file
Place an advance order for your supplies & tools and pick it up when you arrive at AU:
Mixed Media: The Occasional Artist - Email your order to: theoccasionalartist@cox.net or call 623-847-2215
Jewelry: The Urban Beader - Order at theurbanbeader.com, then send email to sales@theurbanbeader.com stating that this is a pre-order for Art Unraveled. Once the email is received the shipping will be reimbursed.
Questions? Email Susan at slenartkazmer@roadrunner.com
Website: susanlenartkazmer.com


