Fun, Affordable and Classy: Composite Laminate Earrings

 Wednesday Eve 6:30 - 9:30 $70  
  April Bower      


Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Project
Prerequisite: None

   
     


    Practicing the basic principles of good design, you will create classy earrings/ pendants that belie their humble materials, by layering a few elements contrasting in shape color and/or texture.
    Create unique, lightweight earrings, (pendant or pin) using a commercial composite resin laminate, silver & copper wire, brass sheet and some beads or found objects, stressing good simple designs. More embellishment is not always better and basic elements of good design will be presented. Working quickly, student should be able to take home at least 2 pair of earrings or earrings & pendant or pin at end of this 3 hour workshop.

    . *You can choose to make smaller earrings if you prefer.

    Materials fee of $15 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
  • 1 foot each: 20 gauge sterling, brass & copper wire, for ear wires & embellishments
  • 3" 16g sterling wire
  • textured sheet aluminum
  • brass & copper commercial findings
  • assorted beads & headpins
    and for use in class:
  • composite resin laminate
  • jewelers saws & blades
  • silver solder
  • torches & fuel
  • adhesive
  • drill & bits
  • hammers
  • patina
  • scratch brush
  • pickle, copper tongs
  • green scratch cloth
  • metal wires, sheets & found objects to share

    Students should bring:
  • bench block
  • leather mallet
    metal shears
  • small side cutters
    round nose pliers
  • chain nose pliers
  • flat nose pliers
  • #2/0 saw blade
  • #60 drill bit
  • bench pin and clamp
  • fine sand paper, 1 sheet ( or sanding cloths/ sponges)
  • optivisor or magnifying glasses
  • favorite metal and/ or glass or gemstone beads in 3-6mm in diameter

    We will have some to share of everything needed for those who want to join the fun without the required tools.

    Optional if you don't want to wait to share:
  • your own saw frame & hand tools
  • triangular needle file
  • Sterling ball head pins if you wish to use them ( nice)
  • personal light if needed

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 April at AprilBowerJewelry@gmail.com
Website: Facebook.com/April Bower Jewelry