To Die For: Die Forming a Pendant with Mixed Materials Sunday September 11, 9:00 AM  
Robert Dancik $145  
This is a(n) 6 hour workshop.

Student Level: All Levels
Type of Workshop: Project/Process
Prerequisite: None

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Learn an easy way to die form and use the actual die as part of your final piece. You will use the easy to cut and work Faux Bone to form your die - the part you press your metal into - and then cut away part of the Faux Bone leaving behind the section you want to include in your finished piece. Then you can easily attach your findings to the Faux bone with no soldering or special tools. You will also learn that you DO NOT need an expensive press to do die forming! All you need is a vise and you're on your way to all sorts of possibilities.

You will also learn to texture and fold-form your metal before die forming it and also how to fill and finish the back with polymer clay, epoxy resin, or epoxy putty so that your piece can be worn both ways.

Students can expect to finish at least one pendant and probably more!

Kit/Materials Fee (payable to instructor at class time):

  • $30 includes:
  • Faux Bone for making dies
  • 6"x6" copper for forming
  • 14, 16, 18 gauge copper wire

Instructor Provided (for use in-class, and to share):

  • all materials and tools not listed in student supply list

Student should bring:

  • jeweler's saw frame
  • beads and other materials to hang as drops (if desired)
  • polymer clay (if desired)
  • bench block or similar
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: www.jemcousa.com - Email your order to: jemco@jemcousa.com or call 800-995-3626.

Questions: playcik@gmail.com
Website: www.fauxbone.com