Metamorphosis - Soldered Bug Coffin Sunday 9 - 4:30 $145 Katherine England
Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
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Finally, a way to have fun with your dead bug collection. This class is designed to teach basic soldering skills while making the coolest piece of jewelry ever. Start looking for a favorite critter to encase in a regal final resting place. We will learn simple glass cutting techniques, assembling, taping and soldering skills. I admit this is an intricate but fun project and a great starting place for building 3-D soldered structures. The material list may look long but as with most classes a lot of sharing goes on.
Kit fee of $10 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
- Copper Sheet for 2 coffins
- Glass (pre-cut for 2” coffin as well as uncut for making larger ones)
- Duct tape
- Matte board
- Caulking
- Jump rings (7mm)
- 1'-16 gauge wire (tinned copper)
Students should bring:
- Weller 100 soldering iron (or your favorite)
- 1/8” tip
- Flux gel and small brush
- Silvergleem
- Sponge
- Favorite Scissors
- Round-nose pliers
- Tweezers
- Small good scissors
- Sal amnoniac block
- Small Plastic Ruler
- Cool bug - about 1” (I will have a few bugs to purchase)
- Small face to put on your critter (I will have a page of faces)
- Decorative paper for background and sides
- Bone folder
Optional: - Stone grinder
- Glass Cutter
- Running Pliers
- Wire cutters
- Stand for Soldering Iron
- Diamond Glaze
- Fine point sharpie
- Accouterments such as a rhinestone, lace, words, etc.
I can bring glass cutters ($26) and running pliers ($12) to purchase if you let me know beforehand. Feel free to contact me with any questions. I get some of my supplies from allstainedglass.com.
Questions? Email Katherine at queenladeeda@yahoo.com
Website: www.katherineengland.com