The Found Object Sandwich – (FOS) Personal Pin Making

Wednesday & Thursday $270  
  Thomas Mann 9:00 - 4:30    

Student Level: Beginner - Advanced
Type of Workshop: Process and Project

 

This is a 12 hour workshop taught on two consecutive days.

This workshop offers the opportunity to explore the design concepts and fabrication techniques important to an assemblage approach to jewelry making. FOS introduces an unusual cold connection system from which, students can extrapolate other jewelry engineering solutions.

Mann will lead workshop participants in the creation of their own found object creations. Students are encouraged to bring photographs (old, new or magazine) and found objects such as buttons, heirloom jewelry or materials they find on the streets or in nature, and industrials materials (chain, electronic parts, etc.) to incorporate in the design and fabrication of a personal wearable expression.

Kit Fee:

Advanced FOS Kit - $40 (Optional)

If you choose not to purchase the kit, please bring all items listed:
1 3”x 4” sheet of patterned metal
1 3”x 4” sheet of nickel, brass or bronze
1 3”x 4” sheet of clear plexi
10 copper rivets • 10 nylon separators • 10 .080 brass nuts & bolts
10 washers • 1 pin-back & stem


Beginners Kit $50 - 1 unassembled house-shaped metal pin with pin-back attached
(includes pin-stem, 10 each .080 brass nuts & bolts and washers

Tool List:

  1. Jewelers saw (preferably a 6” depth frame) and saw blades. (2/0’s especially) (If you take Learn to Saw, you will have these).
  2. Pliers (round, flat, needle and most importantly . . . a Full Flush Cutter.
  3. Your other jewelry making hand tools
  4. Rivet hammer
  5. Medium steel wool (this will be provided)
  6. Bench block (so you don’t have to use the community tool
  7. If you own a flexible shaft machine, bring it.
  • these items will be available for purchase at an additional cost if necessary

Questions? Email Tom at market@thomasmann.com
Website: www.tmworkshops.com