Lasting Impressions: Bracelets & Buckles
Wednesday $135 Richard Salley 9:00-4:00
Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Project and Techniques
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Let's face it…silver is expensive. But you can get a fabulous silver look using readily available, and inexpensive, silver-bearing lead-free solder. When heated to a molten stage, the solder becomes easily stamped and takes on the look of cast silver. In this class you will learn how to etch a master stamp of heavy gauge non-ferrous sheet metal and then use the stamp to create "cast silver" components. Riveted onto a metal backdrop, these will turn into fabulous bracelets, cuffs and/or belt buckles. Bezel making will also be explored so that you can add cabochons, stones, beads or found objects into your piece.
(Soldering experience will be helpful, but not essential as the basics will be discussed and demonstrated.)
Materials fee of $6 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
- Heavy gauge non-ferrous sheet metal for stamps
- 16 gauge copper sheet
- 30 gauge copper bezel wire
- Brass escutcheon pins
- Etching solution
- Butane torches
- Flux
- Copper chain
- Patina
Supply List:
- 24 or 22 gauge copper or brass approx. 4"x4" minimum
- Silver bearing solder – solid core, lead free 3oz or more. Available at Lowes, Home Depot, Ace and online. (Some brand names to look for include Oatey and BernzOmatic.)
- Eye Protection
- Ear Protection
- Bench Pin
- Bench block or anvil
- Small hammer for riveting
- Soldering pad
- Jeweler's saw and blades
- Metal shears
Optional:
- Cabochons
- Stones
- Beads
- Found-objects, etc. to be incorporated into your creation
- Butane Torch
- Texturing hammers
Resources: supplies and tools can be found at the following
- www.monsterslayer.com
- www.riogrande.com
- www.sfjssantafe.com
- www.contenti.com
- www.harborfreight.com
Questions? Email Richard at art@rsalley.com
Website: rsalley.com