Level II Metalsmithing for Jewelers
with Sandy Harris Murphy
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Date: Saturday and Sunday, December 15 & 16, 2018 Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm both days Cost: $245 BoMA members $295 for non-members Materials fee: $50 Location: BoMA Studio 4919 Broadway St, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
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: 6. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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: 6. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- To cancel your registration for a class send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com
- You may cancel up to 10 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $10 processing.
- Cancellations 5-10 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations occurring less than 5 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.
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