Anticlastic Forming for Bracelets
with Pattie Parkhurst
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Date: Saturday, February 25, 2017
Time: 10 am - 5 pm Cost: $105 current BoMA members $125 for non-members Materials fee: None Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association 4919 Broadway St, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
Class Description
This class focuses on anticlastic technique for bracelets. Students will learn to make two types cuff bracelets. Anticlastic techniques learned in this workshop can be easily translated to other types of jewelry. Students will learn how to go from a flat sheet of metal to a nice tapered bracelet of any size. Pattie will also be talking about the history of the technique and the tools essential to the trade.
About the Instructor
The exploration of metalsmithing techniques is an endless adventure. The search for new means of expression can become an obsession driven by endless hours of practice. The obsession that fuels Pattie's work combines a technique called “anticlastic raising” with additional processes to enhance aesthetics and color.
Pattie begins by hammering a flat metal sheet hundreds sometimes thousands of times over an antler-like form that she has fabricated from Delron plastic or steel rods. The rods are first heated, bent, sanded, and polished. Then she places the “antlers” in a vice and the hammering begins, over and over, shaping antler curves over and over to create the desired forms, from tiny earrings to 5 foot tall sculptures. For the larger contours she uses a wider curve and a larger hammer; for the more delicate figures Pattie uses a small curve and a small hammer.
After hours of hammering the desired shape and appearance has emerged. Pattie finishes the pieces with stone settings or add patina for color.
Students should bring
Seats Available
Maximum eight (8) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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This class focuses on anticlastic technique for bracelets. Students will learn to make two types cuff bracelets. Anticlastic techniques learned in this workshop can be easily translated to other types of jewelry. Students will learn how to go from a flat sheet of metal to a nice tapered bracelet of any size. Pattie will also be talking about the history of the technique and the tools essential to the trade.
About the Instructor
The exploration of metalsmithing techniques is an endless adventure. The search for new means of expression can become an obsession driven by endless hours of practice. The obsession that fuels Pattie's work combines a technique called “anticlastic raising” with additional processes to enhance aesthetics and color.
Pattie begins by hammering a flat metal sheet hundreds sometimes thousands of times over an antler-like form that she has fabricated from Delron plastic or steel rods. The rods are first heated, bent, sanded, and polished. Then she places the “antlers” in a vice and the hammering begins, over and over, shaping antler curves over and over to create the desired forms, from tiny earrings to 5 foot tall sculptures. For the larger contours she uses a wider curve and a larger hammer; for the more delicate figures Pattie uses a small curve and a small hammer.
After hours of hammering the desired shape and appearance has emerged. Pattie finishes the pieces with stone settings or add patina for color.
Students should bring
- 1 - 12” x 6” 24 g copper or brass (or silver)
- 1 - 12” x 6” 20 g copper or brass (or silver)
- Round nose pliers
- Flat head pliers
- Planishing hammer
- Anticlastic hammer (steel)
- Anticlastic stake (metal or plastic)
- Ring bending pliers
- Ring mandrel
- Sandpaper (any assortment will do)
Seats Available
Maximum eight (8) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 5 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $10 processing.
- Cancellations 3-5 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations occurring less than 3 business days prior to the start date will not be refunded,
- In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund
Questions About the Class
Send an email and we'll get back to you
Registration Open Now
Register on Meetup
