Behind Closed Doors Locket Thursday, Feb 28 at 2:30 - 5:30 and $215 Richard Salley Friday, Mar 1 at 9:00 - 4:00
Student Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
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There is something inherently intriguing about lockets that solicit close examination. Perhaps it is the mechanical aspect of the hinge or catch that invites us to manipulate the components. Or it may be the mystery of what is hidden inside. The wearer of a locket always has the option of keeping out observers or allowing them to share in the secret behind the closed doors.
While lockets are usually made as pendants, we will construct a locket that will be worn as a cuff. You'll learn a special technique for creating hinges that will eliminate any fears you may have about making them. Some of the other topics that we will cover include metal etching, using microbolts, closure options and design considerations.
Students should be proficient in using a jeweler's saw. There will be a good deal of sawing involved in this project.
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Materials/Kit fee of $20 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
- 20g sheet copper
- 22g sheet copper
- 24g sheet copper
- copper tubing
- copper wire
- etching solution
- solder
- flux
- pickle solution
- patina
- 10mm cabochon
- 10mm sterling bezel cup
- torches and fuel
- handouts
- rubber stamps
- stamping ink
- acetone
- ferric chloride etching solution
- etching tanks
- baking soda
- microbolts
Students should bring:
- Students should bring an image to fit inside the locket approx 1 inch x .75 inch.
- Bring along any rubber stamps you may want to use for the etching process.
- Safety glasses
- Basic Jewelry making tools (round nose, flat nose, chain nose pliers, needle files, etc.)
- Bench pin
- Bench block or anvil
- Jewelers Saw and blades (3/0 or 4/0)
- 1.80 hole punch pliers
- Hammer for riveting
- 1/8 inch drill bit and pin vise for holding it
- Hand files and/or needle files
Optional: - Texturing hammers or planishing hammers
- Dremel or other rotary tool with grinding/polishing attachments
- Bracelet Mandrel
Questions? Email Richard at rsalley@q.com
Website: rsalley.com