Amulets for Peace Thursday 6:30 - 9:30 $70 Melissa Manley
Student Level: Beginner
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
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Using discarded brass bullet casings we will make a beautiful amulet to make into a necklace or other artwork. Another little bullet casing forms a cap for you to trap your most secret wishes and prayers. You’ll learn to etch patterns onto the brass. I will explain etching and show you the materials I use. Then after you etch yours, I’ll show you how I drilled and decorated my little vials so that you can create a fabulous necklace. You will definitely create one amulet, but I will have other casings available as well if you are able to make more to finish off at home. This will be a great class for beginners and a fun simple way to learn to etch. What better way to repurpose a spent bullet casing than making a beautiful little amulet? The ultimate upcycling!"
Materials fee of $8 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
- etching supplies
- 2 bullet casings
- drill bits
Students should bring:
- Gloves
- Apron
- Eye protection
- A Decocolor or other brand opaque paint marker- I suggest extra fine point
- Jewelry pliers -chain nose, round nose and cutters
- Center punch (and hammer if it’s not an automatic)
- Battery powered hand drill (I will provide the small bits to fit our wire)
- 20ga wire to connect amulet to chain
- Decorative chain and findings
- Beads and small charms to embellish, these may require smaller wire
Optional items:
- close up glasses
- work light if you need more light
Questions? Email Melissa at melissamanleymetal@yahoo.com
Website melissamanleystudios.blogspot.com