Flaming Heart Pendant

Saturday $135  
  Richard Salley 9:00-4:00    


Student Level: All - sawing skills helpful
Type of Workshop: Project

 

 

 

    The focus of this class will be on jewelry fabrication techniques that will transfer to projects of your own. The techniques covered will include micro bolts, prong fasteners, staples, sawing, shaping, wire hardening, hook and eye clasp construction, soldering, metal etching, metal distressing and use of patinas for different types of metals.

    You will also learn a special technique for adding repoussé relief to metal to increase the 3D effect. A brief introduction to torch-fired enameling will also be covered so you can add color to your creation if you choose.

    You will use these techniques to complete a pendant similar to that shown in the sample photos. You will be encouraged to add your touches and embellishments to make the piece truly your own.

    Materials fee of $10 payable to Instructor at class time includes:

  • Micro bolt fasteners
  • Etched copper banner
  • Solder
  • Enamel powder and supplies
  • Patina
  • Faux Bone ™
  • Cast wings
  • Leather cord

    • Supply List:

  • 1 jar lid…like from a baby food, etc approx. 2 inches in diameter…alter it to make it just a little grungy if you like.
  • 24 gauge copper sheet approx 4 inches by 4 inches minimum
  • 26 gauge brass (red or yellow) sheet 4 inches by 4 inches minimum

    • *** Special Note: I generally use iron wire for the project, but many students have found it difficult to work with. If you would prefer to work with copper or brass wire instead of the 'rebar wire', please bring 14 gauge and 20 gauge copper or brass wire.

  • Flat and round nose pliers
  • Metal shears or tin snips
  • Wire cutters (inexpensive hardware store variety are fine)
  • Files, fine sandpaper, sanding block or Scotch-brite type pad for cleaning and polishing Faux Bone™
  • Bench Pin
  • Bench Block or anvil
  • Jeweler’s saw and blades (sizes #4/0 or 2/0)
  • Small hammer

    • Optional: I will have some of these to share, but bring your own if you have them

  • Dremel Tool or similar rotary tool for drilling and #52 drill bit or 1/16 inch drill bit
  • Hole Punch Pliers (1.50mm or 1.80mm) available
  • Center Punch
  • Dapping punches ( a few medium size punches will be fine if you are trying to conserver space/weight)
  • Butane Torch
  • Texturing hammers

Questions? Email Richard at art@rsalley.com
Website: rsalley.com