Exploring Fabrication
with Sandy Harris Murphy

Class Description
This is an excellent class if you have taken jewelry courses in the past and would like to further improve your skills. In this class we will practice piercing and overlay techniques as well as forming and finishing techniques to create a pair of matched earrings or a pendant. We will also cover design and project planning, saw tips and tricks, soldering techniques, texturing and finishing techniques. Students will learn best uses for tools including shears, drill press, flex shaft, rolling mill, dapping punches, leather sand bag, holding devices, pitch, resin, dop wax, and gravers.
Bring pictures, ideas, or drawings of a pendant and earrings for design inspiration. Students should also bring process problems and questions to this class. We will talk about creative work arounds and time saving techniques that will improve your overall production.
Prerequisites
Level one courses or 2 years self direction.
Tools and equipment students should bring
Materials kit* $50
Tools and equipment instructor will supply
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 8. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
You may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing. To cancel, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com.
Cancellations less than 14 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.
Registration is not transferrable. You may not sell your seat to another student.
By clicking on the “I’m going” button and paying the registration fee, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
No Exceptions.
Registration Open Now
This is an excellent class if you have taken jewelry courses in the past and would like to further improve your skills. In this class we will practice piercing and overlay techniques as well as forming and finishing techniques to create a pair of matched earrings or a pendant. We will also cover design and project planning, saw tips and tricks, soldering techniques, texturing and finishing techniques. Students will learn best uses for tools including shears, drill press, flex shaft, rolling mill, dapping punches, leather sand bag, holding devices, pitch, resin, dop wax, and gravers.
Bring pictures, ideas, or drawings of a pendant and earrings for design inspiration. Students should also bring process problems and questions to this class. We will talk about creative work arounds and time saving techniques that will improve your overall production.
Prerequisites
Level one courses or 2 years self direction.
Tools and equipment students should bring
- Saw frame
- Flat/Half Round forming pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Needle file Set #2 cut
- Needle file set #4 cut
- Brass Calipers
- Dividers
- Bezel Roller
- Scribe
- Optivisor
- 400 grit sand paper
- 600 grit sand paper
- Any other jewelry tools you currently have in your toolbox
Materials kit* $50
Tools and equipment instructor will supply
- Tool steel
- Burs
- Paper/plastic for printing
- 18 g sterling sheet
- 20 g sterling wire
- Saw blades
- Solder
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 8. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
You may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing. To cancel, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com.
Cancellations less than 14 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.
Registration is not transferrable. You may not sell your seat to another student.
By clicking on the “I’m going” button and paying the registration fee, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
No Exceptions.
Registration Open Now