Crowned Gems

Wednesday $135  
  Deryn Mentock 9:00 am to 4:30 pm    

Student Level: All welcome
Type of Workshop: Project oriented class where students will be encouraged to expand on techniques and methods taught. Students may complete one necklace

 

Antique tintypes are a cherished part of photographic history and gem types are the charming little crown jewel of that era. Join me and I’ll show you how to embellish these postage stamp sized gems to create beautiful jewelry. We’ll add whimsical crowns, hats, wings and trim using rivets and other cold attachments. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to use steel wire in jewelry making, now is your chance…I’ll show you my tricks. Students will hand-form wire to create an amazing focal and learn to make a “ball and stick” style chain. Other techniques covered will be clasp making, and how to make cold connections for use with silk, or other cord, in place of chain. Attention to detail is most important in making beautiful jewelry and students will gain valuable skills in the basics (and beyond) of wire jewelry making as well as how to give your piece that finished, professional look. You’ll be delighted with your crowned gem! This design will be featured in Stampington’s publication Belle Armoire Jewelry.

Kit Fee of $10 includes: 1 gem tintype per student, Wire, Silk and/or other cord, Butane

Instructor will provide: Use of Water bowls, Butane torch, Foam sanding blocks, Dremel

Supply List:

  • Chain nose jewelry pliers
  • 6 inch (from jaw tips to handle tips) toothed pliers (hardware store)
  • Extra-long round nose pliers (riogrande.com)
  • Small round nose jewelry pliers
  • Medium size Wrap N Tap pliers
  • Flush cutters for wire (cheap, craft store type)
  • Awl
  • 4 oz. ball peen hammer (Volcano Arts)
  • Small rubber dead blow hammer or rawhide mallet
  • Steel Bench block
  • Bench pillow (or hand towel) for use under bench block
  • Center punch
  • Small bench vice
  • 2 hole metal punch (Objects & Elements)
  • Metal file
  • Metal shears (Objects & Elements)
  • Measuring tape or ruler
  • 1 foot 14 gauge sterling wire, dead soft
  • Brass trims, metal stampings/filigrees, etc. (Vintaj)
  • Beads, buttons, chain, charms, etc.
  • Gem tintypes (teacher will provide one per student)

Optional:

  • Butane torch
  • Butane
  • Dremel
  • Dremel drill bits for metal, 1/16 inch size
  • Ear plugs
  • Work light
  • Beading mat or work surface

 

Questions? Email Deryn at mocknet@sbcglobal.net
Website: somethingsublime.typepad.com