Etched and Layered Cuffs

Wednesday $135  
  Diane Cook 9:00 am to 4:30 pm    

Student Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Type of Workshop: Process and Project

 

I recently shared two of my etched & layered cuffs in the summer issue of Belle Armoire Magazine, but since then I have designed more than I can count.

You will begin this class by using your stamping skills on blank brass cuffs. Then, once the cuffs have been etched, the layering begins. As little or as much as you like, this is the time to stretch your creative wings, adding layer upon layer of elements to your heart’s desire. You will be using brass filigree, vintage jewelry such as rhinestone ear bobs, dress clips and brooches as well as vintage glass or mother of pearl buttons. And, don’t forget vintage lace, ribbon or netting or perhaps stamped muslin.

You will be able to etch at least two cuffs, more if time permits. The skills you learn will easily transfer for use in future projects. The focus of this class is cuffs, but once you begin, you will see that cuffs are just the beginning.

Kit Fee of $20 payable to Instructor at class time includes:

  • Class Handout
  • Two blank brass cuffs (additional ones can be purchased or brought to class)
  • Brass metal strips
  • Attachments, screws & eyelets
  • Etching Solution, set-up/clean-up supplies
  • Patinas
  • Sandpaper, 400 and 600 grits
  • Sanding Block

Instructor will have one Dremel tool, engraver and heat gun available for use in class, but please bring your own if you do not want to wait and have the desire to use one of these tools, as they are optional.

Supply List:

  • Rubber Stamps, large patterns and small
  • StazOn Jet Black Inkpad
  • Wire Cutters, (to remove pin backs)
  • Small Metal Jewelry Files, round and flat
  • Metal Hole Punch, 1.8mm (See Resource Guide below)
  • Flat-Nose Pliers
  • Extra Long Flat-Nose Pliers
  • Flush Cutters, (inexpensive kind from Hobby Lobby or Michael’s)
  • Ruler
  • 1/8” drill bit (sold individually at Home Depot or Lowe’s)
  • Stanley 6-Piece Precision Screwdriver Set (See Resources Guide below)
  • Bench Block
  • Bench Pad or Rubber Bench Block
  • Ball Peen Hammer
  • Awl
  • Fine Point Marker
  • Apron
  • Thick Rubber Household Gloves
  • Face Mask or Respirator (optional, if sensitive to fumes)
  • Protective Eye Wear (optional, to use when removing pin backs)
  • 2-3’ Bronze or Sterling Silver Wire
  • 5-6mm Brass or Sterling Silver round jump rings, not soldered
  • Brass Filigree Pieces (See Resources Guide below)
  • Layering Goodies: Vintage Brooches or Dress/Shoe Clips, Vintage Rhinestone Ear Bobs, Vintage Shank Buttons, Ancient Roman Glass, Czech Pressed Glass Beads, Vintage Mother of Pearl Buttons, Vintage Lace, Ribbon and/or Netting, Vintage Filigree Pieces, Vintage Rhinestone Dangles, Brass Charms or Fobs (see Resource Guide below)

Resource Guide:

Questions? Email Diane at rosajosies@yahoo.com
Website: www.rosajosies.com