JDM Project: Necklete

Saturday $135  
  Stephanie Lee 9:00 am to 4:30 pm    

Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Process and Project

 

    Junk Drawer Metalsmithing – the popular original class – is cram-packed with various creative metalsmithing techniques. I have taken specific techniques demonstrated in that workshop and have expanded them in depth for this Junk Drawer Metalsmithing Project class. Join me for the day as we set out on a treasure hunting expedition of epic proportions! With just a few basic tools strapped to our belts, we’ll don our expedition gear as we set out to bend, hammer, form, solder and explore various techniques in working with metal to unearth a three-part piece of jewelry that can be worn as a necklace with interchangeable pendants, as a triple-wrapped bracelet, or separated as a necklace and a bracelet.

    I will share with you my favorite tricks to create mica covered box pendants, found objects bezel pendants, not-your-momma’s-wire wrapped pendants, link and chain making techniques, and more. We will incorporate the found treasures from your digs to showcase their inherent beauty or transform them from plain to museum-worthy.

    **Soldering and blackening agents will all be used in this class. All measures will be taken to create adequate ventilation as much as possible. If you have extreme sensitivities to these products, consider this carefully before registering.

    Supply List:
    • Mica sheets pieces 2 inches square or larger are great
    • Found objects and/or imagery to incorporate into bezels
    • 10 feet of 20 ga. half-hard sterling wire (available from www.riogrande.com)
    • 10 feet of 22 ga. half or full-hard sterling wire
    • 5 feet of 18 ga. half-hard sterling wire
    • various lengths of your choice of wires (copper, brass, etc) ranging from 26 ga. to 18ga.
    • 1 can of butane fuel refill (I provide torches)
    • tin snips
    • wire cutters
    • needle-nose pliers
    • round nose pliers
    • anvil or steel block (check your local steel fabricator for 1/2" + thick scrap steel)
    • jeweler’s hammer
    • flat or triangular metal file – FINE TOOTH!!
    • Essential!! - 1 heat safe fire brick (found here). This brick is super inexpensive, and EASY to fly with and essential for soldering on in class.

Optional Supplies:
Beads, baubles, found objects and vintage jewelry to incorporate into work.

$10 Supply Fee payable to Instructor at class time includes:
Flux and solder
Extra wire
Torches and heat safe surfaces
Blackening
Various tools and supplies for all students use

Questions? Email Stephanie at stephanielee@q.com
Website: www.stephanieleestudios.com