Reticulated Bi-Metal Bracelet

 Tuesday July 29th 9 - 4:30 $145  
  April Bower      


Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Project
Prerequisite: Some metal working experience will be helpful

 
     


    First practicing in copper, students will fold form the bracelet edges while texturing or forming the exposed center & shaping the bracelet. Then with confidence and gained skill, they will choose, create a second bracelet out of a silver brass bi metal, or another, different copper bracelet. Silver bi-metal is a sterling layer bonded to a brass layer. Using this product, with the silver layer exposed and touching the skin on the interior, makes a unique, wearable silver clad bracelet at a much reduced cost over solid sterling silver. Beginners may want to create their 2nd bracelet out of copper as well, saving the expense of the silver bi-metal .

    Materials fee of $35 payable to Instructor at class time (with spot silver @ $25./oz *could be less if silver market is down nearer class time) includes:
  • 2.5"x 6.5" sterling bi metal 24g
  • 2.5"x 6.5 24 gauge copper

    • and use of:
  • anvils
  • torches & fuel
  • vises
  • clamps
  • hammers
  • folding tool
  • forming punches
  • patina
  • scratch brush
  • pickle, copper tongs
  • green scratch cloth
  • bracelet mandrel
  • stump
  • blue tape

    Students should bring:
  • anvil or bench block
  • leather mallet
  • metal shears
  • ball peen or chasing hammer
  • files
  • sanding sticks or sponges

    Optional:
  • vise & clamps
  • bracelet mandrel if you have your own
  • 24- gauge sterling sheet 2x6 ( or longer if needed for your wrist size)
  • dapping punches

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