Student Level: All Levels
Type of Workshop: Project/Process
Prerequisite: None

First half of class: Learn to make and design copper bezel(s) with a cloisonne designs using soldering with bronze brazing rod pallions. This method is the easiest method of soldering especially for a beginner and also gives the experienced metal worker another method of soldering to add to their bag of techniques.

Second half of class: Learn to dilute and melt encaustic waxes and then to add them to the cloisonne copper bezel cups using fire to add depth and color. Last step is to learn how to mix resin and add to top of wax to add protective layer to jewelry. Due to curing time, students will have option to finish in class and pick up later that night, next day or be sent home with enough resin to finish at home.

Kit/Materials Fee (payable to instructor at class time):

• $35.00 includes:
• Copper blanks
• copper bezel wire
• bronze brazing rod pallions
• encaustic wax
• resin
• patina
• polishing pads.
• Special note: any encaustic wax colors left over will be divided among students to take home to use later.

Instructor Provided (for use in-class, and to share):

• soldering/annealing station with 3rd and 4th arms
• butane torches
• safety cup holders for torches
• drill press
• center punches
• rulers
• red and white handled scissors/shears
• 1/2 round/flat pliers
• soldering picks
• tweezers
• washers
• texture hammers
• pancake griddles
• stainless steel cups
• tiles
• solderite pads
• popsicle sticks
• toothpicks
• wooden clothes pins
• newspaper
• resin
• plastic cups
• instruction sheets

Student should bring:

• rawhide hammer
• steel jeweler's bench block
• round nose pliers
• flat nose pliers
• chain nose pliers
• ring mandrel
• safety glasses
• wear closed-toe shoes

If you'd like to place an advance order for supplies & tools for pick up at the on-site store when you arrive at AM, contact: - Email your order to: jemco@jemcousa.com or call 800-995-3626.

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