Hinged Copper Locket - 6 hour class - FULL
$149 Richard Salley Student Level: All skill levels
Workshop Description: In this class students will construct a hinged locket similar to the example using a variety of cold connection techniques. The skills used in this project include metal and wire forming, hardening and shaping; wire riveting; hinge and clasp designs and construction, and patina finishes.
Kit Fee: $0
Student Supply list:
- Photo or other image to be put into the finished locket.
- Sheet copper (24 gauge or close to that…approx. 4 x 4 inches). All other supplies will be provided.
Special Note: I generally use iron wire (rebar wire) for the project, but many students have found it difficult to work with. If you would prefer to work with copper wire instead of the 'rebar wire', please bring 14 gauge and 20 gauge copper wire. You probably won't need more than 10 feet of each size. If you can't find those sizes at your local supplier, you can find them online at http://kitkraft.biz/home.php?cat=78 (14 gauge copper wire, 10 ft = $5.95, 20 gauge copper wire 50 ft = $8.95)
Tool list: - Basic jewelry making tools will be needed, including round nose and flat nose pliers, wire cutters (flush cutters recommended) suitable for cutting iron wire…don’t use you best cutters…inexpensive, heavy-duty wire cutters and needle-nose pliers are available at Lowes, Ace Hardware and Home Depot.
- Small hammer …once again, for use on iron wire, don’t bring your best chasing or riveting hammer!
- Metal shears (tin snips)
- Jeweler’s saw and #1 or #2 blades
- Bench block
- Bench pin
- Small bench vise…the kind that clamps onto a table…3 inch variety will do nicely
Optional: “Gizmo” winding tool; dapping block; Hand drill or Dremel type rotary tool with 1/16 inch drill bit.
