Caught In A Trap
Tuesday 9:00 - 4:30 $135 Richard Salley Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Project
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Have you avoided using bezels in your work because they are just too much work? Or maybe you are intimidated by the soldering techniques and tools need to successfully create bezels. Then this class is for you. You will learn several techniques for creating and using bezels that securely hold cabochons, stones or other found objects using what I call 'trapping'. These bezels require no soldering and no special tools beyond the basic jewelry making tools you probably already have on your bench.
The goal of the class will be to make one or more mixed metal pendants and a set of earrings similar to the sample photos. The skills you learn will be easily transferred to your own future projects.
Materials List:
14 or 16 gauge copper wire 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
1 Round Cabochon 8mm – 10mm for the pendant
2 Round Cabochons 6mm-8mm for the earrings
found objects that might lend themselves to the trap techniqueTool 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, not your best flush cutters)
Files, fine sandpaper, sanding block or Scotch-brite type pad for cleaning and polishing
Bench Pin
Bench Block
Jeweler’s saw and blades (sizes #00 and #1)
Center Punch
Small vise…the 3 inch type that clamps onto a table will do fine
Hammers – small hammer for riveting (2 oz) – medium size hammer (4oz – 8 oz) for foldforming copperOptional:
Dremel Tool or similar rotary tool for drillingResources: supplies and tools can be found at the following
www.monsterslayer.com
www.riogrande.com
www.sfjssantafe.com
www.contenti.com
www.harborfreight.comQuestions? Email Richard at: art@rsalley.com
Website: http://rsalley.com