Ancient Shield Pendant

 Wednesday 9:00 - 4:30 $135  
  Richard Salley    

Student Level: All – some skill with a jeweler's saw and basic tools will be most helpful
Type of Workshop: Project

 

In this class you will learn to use a variety of materials…brass, copper, Faux Bone™ …and a variety of skills…etching, sawing, shaping, riveting…to create an ancient looking layered pendant. Through the use of ancient fonts for the etching, and by aging and distressing the metals, you will craft a pendant with an ancient look that suggests it was found in an archeological dig. You will also learn to make a hook and eye clasp along with how to braid a 4-strand neck cord to complete the piece.

The goal of the class will be to make one or more mixed metal pendants similar to the sample photos. The skills you learn will be easily transferred to your own future projects.

Note: if you have a family crest that you think would work well for the shield, bring along a copy-machine or laser printer copy with you.

Materials Fee of $3 payable to Instructor at class time includes: the etching solution, patina, Faux Bone ™, leather cord and brass escutcheon pins.

Materials List:
14 gauge copper wire (5 or 6 feet should be plenty)
24 or 26 gauge copper sheet approx 4 inches by 6 inches
24 or 26 gauge brass (red or yellow) sheet approx 4 inches by 6 inches

Tool List:
Students should bring the following tools to class:

Flat and round nose pliers
Metal shears or tin snips
Wire cutters (inexpensive hardware store variety are fine)
Files, fine sandpaper, sanding block or Scotch-brite type pad for cleaning and polishing Faux Bone™
Bench Pin
Bench Block
Jeweler’s saw and blades (sizes #00 and #1)
Center Punch
Small hammer for riveting (I like the small ball peen hammers…see contenti .com) http://www.contenti.com/products/hammers/260-702.html

Optional:
Dremel Tool or similar rotary tool for drilling and #56 drill bit or 1/16 inch drill bit
Hole Punch Pliers (1.25mm) available at http://www.fusionbeads.com/shop/product/31924/

Resources: supplies and tools can be found at the following
www.monsterslayer.com
www.riogrande.com
www.sfjssantafe.com
www.contenti.com
www.harborfreight.com
www.fauxbone.com

Questions? Email Richard at: art@rsalley.com
Website: http://rsalley.com