Tangled Heart
Saturday 12 - 6 $145
Student Level: Beginner
Type of Workshop: Project
Prerequisite: None
Oh what a tangled heart we will weave! Bring some small, beautiful vintage objects, beads, rhinestone chain, buttons, and maybe a tiny Frozen Charlotte, to weave inside so everything can peek through the tangled cage affect. I think less is more here, but you get to add what you like. You will be creating a mini shrine for your sweet objects. Twisting and bending heavy wire lends itself so beautifully to sculpture, releasing the opportunity for texture and depth. Like a birdcage protecting a sweet songbird, this sculpted heart will protect meaningful found objects. This hand-built mini sculpture will enshrine your beautiful treasures for you to wear and have people curiously peeking at what is inside. Every turn and every bend of wire will vary from tangle to tangle, making it impossible to replicate the same way twice! Make whatever size heart you like depending on your size and preference, then add a dollop of solder to hold in place. Wind objects in and out, layering as you go. Finish off with beads and chain, and maybe a few found objects, completing your lovely Tangled Heart.
Some wonderful skills you will learn in this workshop:
technique of forming wires into a hollow shaped heart cage
methods to hold the wires in place
subtleties of wiring objects harmoniously
art of basic wiring and insights on designing a necklace
basics of how to solder with a micro butane torch
the correct patinas to use
details of hand finishing your pieces
insights as to when is enough
securing found objects within your cageMaterials fee of $15 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
all wire to create pendant solder polishing pad sandpapers hand outs
and the use of:heat safe surface magnesium brick flux patinas extra wire extra jewelry and shaping tools wash tubs paper towels various other supplies and tools
Students should bring:micro butane torch one can of butane gas (if you are flying, I will have extra) chasing or ballpeen hammer bench block and pad or rag to sound proof round nose pliers, large and small would be great needle nose pliers flat nose pliers heavier wire cutters (Fat Daddy cutters if you have them) 20ga brass, sterling or copper wire to wire your necklace pieces together crystals gems and pearls to fit 22ga wire for pendant vintage pieces like old buttons, metal tags, rhinestone chain, frozen charlotte (1” to 1 1/4” in size) old buttons to wind inside something for a dangle, anything like a small locket, watch or crystal open link chain of your choice for necklace vintage items to wire on to upper part of necklace mask if sensitive to fumes paper pencil apron
* Please do not fly with butane fuel, I will have extra there for your use.
Optional:
Ott light and extension cord, or battery Ott light Optivisors
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 Riki at Rikis1@mac.com
Website: RikiJewelry.blogspot.com
