Fusing Stones in Place with Gold and Argentium
with Ronda Coryell
Earrings by Ronda Coryell, ring by Michael Boyd
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Date: Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27
Time: 9 am to 5 pm both days Cost: $345 BoMA members $395 for non-members Non-member difference will be collected in class Materials kit: $40 (fee doesn't include gold) payable to instructor Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association 4919 Broadway St, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
CLASS DESCRIPTION
This is a two-day workshop on Saturday and Sunday May 26 and 27 (Memorial Day weekend).
Set 2mm CZ stones into place using 22k gold. Students will learn to fuse 22k gold and to make earrings and a ring. Amount of gold depends on how much the student desires to use.
About the Instructor
Ronda Coryell is a Jewelers of America Certified Master Bench Jeweler and one of the world’s most well regarded experts on the use of Argentium Silver. She has a degree in Art Education and founded the Northwest Chapter of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths. Her work has won recognition in competition and exhibition. Ronda teaches and lectures across the country and internationally. Visit her website at www.rondacoryell.com
Prerequisite
Basic Argentium Fusing and Fabricating Skills
Students need to bring
Materials Kit $40 (Supplied by Instructor)*
CANCELLATION POLICY
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 10
Students will be required to sign a waiver
Registration open now
This is a two-day workshop on Saturday and Sunday May 26 and 27 (Memorial Day weekend).
Set 2mm CZ stones into place using 22k gold. Students will learn to fuse 22k gold and to make earrings and a ring. Amount of gold depends on how much the student desires to use.
About the Instructor
Ronda Coryell is a Jewelers of America Certified Master Bench Jeweler and one of the world’s most well regarded experts on the use of Argentium Silver. She has a degree in Art Education and founded the Northwest Chapter of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths. Her work has won recognition in competition and exhibition. Ronda teaches and lectures across the country and internationally. Visit her website at www.rondacoryell.com
Prerequisite
Basic Argentium Fusing and Fabricating Skills
Students need to bring
- Jewelers Saw and 3/0 blades
- Center punch (https://www.riogrande.com/product/center-punch/118116)
- Charcoal block
- Half round pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Flat or parallel pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Delrin hammer (Rio #119327 or similar)
- Metal shear (Joyce Chen my favorite)
- Files - half round ring file med/fine
- Needle file - half round 2 or 4 cut
- Steel bench block
- Tweezers fine tip
- Sharpie
- Wire cutter (flush cutting best)
- Sanding papers
- Split mandrel (Rio #333131 or similar)
- Sanding Disk (320 grit) and mandrel (Rio #333128 & 337226 or similar)
- Drill bit - 1mm (Rio #341573 or similar)
- Cup burr - 1mm (Rio #342348 or similar)
- Silver Solder - Hard, Med, Easy
- 3M Bristle Brushes (6 per mandrels) blue, peach, & green (optional)
- $40 cash or a check made out to Ronda for the materials kit *
Materials Kit $40 (Supplied by Instructor)*
- Argentium round wire
- Argentium sheet
- 2mm CZs . Students may also bring their own 2mm stones (optional)
- Argentium square wire
- Gold for purchase - materials kit fee of $40 does not include gold. Gold for fusing will be available to purchase, or you may bring your own 18K or 22K gold.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 45 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing.
- Cancellations less than 45 days in advance won't 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.
- Seats are not transferrable. You may not sell your seat to another student.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 10
Students will be required to sign a waiver
Registration open now
