Making Connections with Stones

Sunday
$130
  
  Susan Lenart Kazmer 9:00 - 4:30    

Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Process

 

Once, while walking by a stream bed, a random twinkling caught my eye. As I pulled the glittery object up and I realized it was the sun’s reflection on a stone. A Beautiful, delicate matrix of hematite flowed randomly through this stone and visible layers of minerals provided a map to how this piece was once composed then hardened. It was beautiful. I laughed inside when I realized that to a jeweler this stone would not even be considered a “B” grade.

In this hands on workshop learn to incorporate personal stones and treasures as objects in jewelry. Using cold join techniques and layers of sheet metal, build a variety of metal structures and unique bezels forms to capture objects in your work. New Techniques include free form staples, wire prongs, new riveting ideas. This is a wonderful workshop for anyone interested in expanding their metals skills.

Kit/Materials fee of $24.00 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
Sheet metal
Finished bezel form
Wire
Sandpaper
Rivets
Tubing
Expendables
Handout

Supply List:
Jewelers saw
Bench pin
Metal file
Drill bits
Stones and objects
Awl

Optional:
Drill or flexible shaft
Drill bits
Extra wire

Questions? Email Susan at susanlenartkazmer@roadrunner.com
Website: www.susanlenartkazmer.net

 

 

 

 

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