Flat to Stacked- 6 hour class $145 Linda and Opie O'Brien
Student Level: All Skill Levels
Workshop Description: The bracelets that come out of this class are so cool, we LOVE teaching
it! working with a variety of sheet metals, colorful tin, imagery, acrylic, semi-precious stones and bezel cups, students will construct a fabulous layered bracelet from the ground up. working on five mixed-metal
panels and building upwards, you will create layers that will be joined
using two different riveting techniques. each panel will have lots of
texture and dimension and will be linked together with jump rings and
finished with a clasp.
Hands-on techniques as well as demos of processes
not suited for the time constraints of a six hour class abound and include
creating rivets from brass nails, eyeleting through acrylic, a very unique "water/torch" patina, blue paper etching, cutting, joinery, exploring various ways to add surface texture and color, alternative closures and more. this workshop combines process with project and the techniques learned will lend themselves to assemblage, altered books as well as jewelry. students will leave with a finished piece.
Kit Fee: $20.00:
Payable to teacher at beginning of class. Material fee includes: a generous kit with everything you will need: assorted sheet metals, all rivet materials, a closure and jump rings, acrylic, sterling bezel cups and semi-precious cabochons,imagery, a handout and more. instructors will also provide all torch, etching, patination and oxidation materials.
Student Supply List:
* fine tin shears, two-hole metal punch and mini-eyelet setter.
* jewelry pliers: one round nose, two flat nose and cutters.
* a small steel block (preferred) or anvil and an eyelet and rivet hammer.
* an ultra-fine sharpie and a ruler.
* a small flat metal file and a thin awl or needle tool.
Optional: a few small metal items to add/rivet to your bracelet.
Also, for the convenience of our students, we offer several of the tools
we use in class for purchase on our website with free USA shipping. for
pictures and prices, visit us at: www.burntofferings.com.
