Etched Copper Plates for Bronze Metal Clay
Saturday 9:00 - 4:30 $135 Sherri Haab Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
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Discover a quick, non-hazardous copper etching technique to make your own texture plates. Work with a new technique designed to eliminate the hazardous chemicals typically required for copper etching and the process is incredibly fast and easy. The plates will then be used to apply incredibly detailed patterns to bronze metal clay. As a bonus, students will learn all about the new bronze metal clay. *Bronze clay requires an overnight firing; you must be present the following day to pick up your bronze charms.
Additional information about this workshop: This class introduces a green method of electrical etching using an electronic controller that is not included in the class kit. Each student will be provided use of a controller to complete the project in class, and the unit will be available for purchase after class if the student desires. However, ALL of the techniques and projects shown in class can be completed at home using Ferric Chloride which is the hazardous chemical typically used for etching. Both methods are described thoroughly in class and students will leave with full knowledge of how to etch using both methods.
Students will learn a new process and will complete a jewelry piece.
Optional Kit Fee of $50 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
Metal clay (bronze), basic metal clay supplies, copper plates, images and patterns to use for etching
If Kit is not purchased Student must bring the following:
30 gr. Bronze Clay (Metal Clay Supply)
Clay Roller ( sherrihaab-shop.com)
Teflon sheet or other work surface (sherrihaab-shop.com)
10 playing cards (walmart-or grocery store)
Olive oil or badger balm (grocery store, price varies)
Cup for water
Nail File (walmart or grocery store)
1 each of Sanding papers (3M polishing papers) 400, 600 and 1200 grit (Rio Grande #337-308)
1 Pro polishing Pad (Rio Grande pkg of 50 code #337-020)
2 Squares 22 gauge Copper (2.5 inch square each-sherrihaab-shop.com)
Copper Sulfate (sherrihaab-shop.com)
Sand paper 600 grit (1 piece from hardware store)
2 6 inch pieces Aluminum wire from hardware store (18 gauge)
Packing Tape (small amount)
Wet Wipes (walmart, or grocery store, price varies)
Rubbing Alcohol and cotton swabs (2-3)
Black and White toner based laser images for 2.5 inch square copper pieces printed on photo laser paper-(any copy center)
All Students Must Bring Tool List:
Needle tool or pointed tool to pierce clay
X-acto knife
Small paint brush
Favorite cutters or metal clay tools if you have themQuestions? Email Sherri at sherri@sherrihaab.com
Website: www.sherrihaab.com