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This class is a further exploration into the world of torch fired enameling incorporating a new technique, I call "Bohemian Rhapsody". As I fall deeper in love with enameling base metals, I find myself dreaming of all the untapped possibilities. Not only into the designs, but into the never ending array of color combinations that lie ahead, when using in this case, liquid enamels. You will quickly discover how the soft silky glass powder allows you to mix every color imaginable within the color wheel in a new & exciting way.
In this class you will have the opportunity to design a ring, a pendant and/or earrings, using my newest enameling technique, along with mastering cold join attachments of tabs & rivets.
Hope you'll join me!
Kit/Materials Fee (payable to instructor at class time): - $42.00 includes:
- Dry Liquid Enamel Kit (includes 8 colors)
- Plastic Paint Pallet
- Paint Brushes & Plastic Spoons
- Synthetic Steel Wool, Pro Polishing Pad, Cards
- Soldering Stands, Torches & Fuel
- Steel Mandrels & Tiny Screwdrivers
- Face Masks & Disposable Gloves
- Texture Hammers & Brass Mallet
- Metal Design Stamps
- Dapping & Swaging Blocks
- Klyrfire, Several Dry Enamels & Renaissance Wax
- Fire Bricks & Heat Resistant Surfaces
- Quenching Bowls & Pliers
- Safety Glasses
- Pickle
- Dremel Tool, Bits & Diamond Files
- Patina Solution
Student should bring: - Sterling Silver Strip, 20 gauge, 3"x1/2" (for ring band)
- Sterling Silver, Nickel Silver or Brass Sheet Metal, 20-22 gauge, at least 2, your choice of mixed metals, 6"x3" piece
- Copper Ovals, 1-1/4"x3/4", 1-1/8"x3/4", or Copper Discs, 3/4" or 7/8", 24-22 gauge --OR-- Copper Sheet Metal, 22 gauge, at least 1-6"x3" piece
- Fine Silver Round Wire, 14 gauge, approx. 6" per piece (ring or pendant)
- Jewelers Saw & Saw Blades (#4/0, #3/0, #2/0 or whatever size you like to use)
- Foam Sanding Block or Pad, Fine Grit
- Bead Reamer (Click Here)
- V-Slot Bench Pin & Clamp (ex: Click Here)
- Nylon Jaw Ring Bending Pliers (Click Here)
- Nylon Domed Hammer (Click Here)
- Metal Jewelry Files, #2 (half-round or flat)
- Needle Files (ex: Click Here)
- Flush Cutters (Click Here)
- Pliers, Chain-Nose, Flat-Nose, Round-Nose
- Pliers, Double Nylon Jaw Flat-Nose (Click Here)
- Metal Hole Punch Pliers, 1.50mm
- Ball Peen Hammer
- Rawhide Mallet
- Wood Dapping Forming Block (Click Here) or
- Wood Dapping Block (Click Here)
- Steel Bench Block/Rubber Bench Block or Small Towel
- Metal Awl or Scribe
- Black Permanent Marker, Ultra-Fine
- Scissors & Ruler
Optional: - Metal or French Shears (a saw would allow finer cuts for the base plates on a ring or pendant)
- Cut Lube (if you use it when sawing)
- Etched Metal (Nickel Silver, Copper or Brass), 22-20 gauge (I will also have for sale in the classroom)
- or Sterling Silver Metal (22-20 gauge etched)
- Flush Cutters (GREAT double Flush Cutters) (Click Here)
- For Earrings:
- Sterling Silver Wire, 20 gauge, approx.4-8" per pair of earrings
- Wire Rounder Tool (Click Here) for ear wires
- For Pendant:
- Choice of chain & closure
- Ear Plugs & Optivisors (if needed)
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.
Questions: rosajosies@yahoo.com
Website: www.rosaandjosies.net
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