Rockin Riveted Cuff Sunday, March 3 $145 Richard Salley 9:00 - 4:00
Student Level: All levels welcome
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
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Make a bold statement with this rockin' riveted cuff constructed of copper sheet, bronze rivets and a large stone of your choosing. This cuff was the feature project in the September 2012 issue of "Art Jewelry Magazine", now you can make it with help from the author! You will learn the following skills and techniques while completing this project: how to fabricate a thick-wall cus tom bezel made to fit large stones or cabochons; how to make your own hand-made rivets; the tools and process for hidden, countersunk rivets; riveting on curved metal; sizing and shaping of cuffs; patina, polishing and sealing copper; silver solder techniques for non-ferrous metals.
Soldering experience will be helpful, but not essential as the basics will be discussed and demonstrated.
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Materials fee of $20 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
- Pre-Cut to size Sheet 22 gauge and 24 gauge copper
- bronze wire for rivets
- butane torches and fuel
- hard, medium and easy silver solder
- flux
- flux brushes
- liver of sulfur patina
- pickle pot and pickling chemicals
- assorted tools for student use
- handouts
Students should bring:
- Large cabochon approx. 1" x 1" (if you have trouble finding a suitable one, let me know and I will bring some for purchase)
- Eye Protection & Ear Protection
- Bench Pin
- Bench block or Anvil
- Jeweler's saw and blades (3/0 or 4/0) – yes, there will be sawing!
- 1.80mm Hole Punch Pliers
- Hammer for Riveting – I prefer a small ball peen or chasing hammer.
- 1/8 inch drill bit and pin vise for holding it
- Hand Files and/or needle files
- Texturing hammers or planishing hammers
- Dremel or other rotary tool with grinding/polishing attachments
- Bracelet mandrels
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Questions? Email Richard at rsalley@q.com
Website: rsalley.com