Gold on a Budget with Alex Boyd
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Date: Saturday, September 30
Time: 9 am to 5 pm Cost: $125 BoMA members $175 for non-members Materials kit: $75 plus cost of gold as needed Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association 4919 Broadway St, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Learn techniques for maximizing the appearance and minimizing the cost of gold in your work. Students will make a pendant in sterling silver and gold. learning how to make a bezel look substantial while using a minimal amount of gold. Hinge construction and my super-top-secret gold veneer techniques will be demonstrated.
Prerequisite
Basic metalsmithing skills: sawing, soldering, fabrication, etc.
About the Instructor
When Alex Boyd was a young boy he stole an enchanted ring from a powerful bruja. That night his slumber was disturbed by a tapping at his window. When he slid the window open a huge raven rushed in, flew around the room and perched on his bookshelf. "I know what you have taken from me," the raven cawed. "I don't know what your talking about," Alex lied, hiding his bejeweled finger behind his back. "No matter. It is your problem now. The wearer of that ring is indentured to create more talismans of power, either for 1000 years or until he makes something so sublime, so perfect, so beautiful that the spell is broken and he is freed." "1000 years it is," Alex said as he thrust the raven out the window and slammed it shut behind her. He has been making jewelry ever since.
Students need to bring
Materials Kit $75 (Supplied by Instructor)*
CANCELLATION POLICY
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 10
Students will be required to sign a waiver
Registration Open Now
Learn techniques for maximizing the appearance and minimizing the cost of gold in your work. Students will make a pendant in sterling silver and gold. learning how to make a bezel look substantial while using a minimal amount of gold. Hinge construction and my super-top-secret gold veneer techniques will be demonstrated.
Prerequisite
Basic metalsmithing skills: sawing, soldering, fabrication, etc.
About the Instructor
When Alex Boyd was a young boy he stole an enchanted ring from a powerful bruja. That night his slumber was disturbed by a tapping at his window. When he slid the window open a huge raven rushed in, flew around the room and perched on his bookshelf. "I know what you have taken from me," the raven cawed. "I don't know what your talking about," Alex lied, hiding his bejeweled finger behind his back. "No matter. It is your problem now. The wearer of that ring is indentured to create more talismans of power, either for 1000 years or until he makes something so sublime, so perfect, so beautiful that the spell is broken and he is freed." "1000 years it is," Alex said as he thrust the raven out the window and slammed it shut behind her. He has been making jewelry ever since.
Students need to bring
- Pliers
- Saw & blades
- Files - regular and needle
- Sandpaper
- Scribe
- Dividers
- Bezel roller
- A variety of drill bits
- All your favorite tools you can carry comfortably to class
- $75 cash or a check made out to Alex for the materials kit *
Materials Kit $75 (Supplied by Instructor)*
- Silver
- Cabochon
- Gold will be available to purchase seperately. Expect $125-$150 based on how much the student uses
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 10 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $10 processing.
- Cancellations 10-5 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.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 10
Students will be required to sign a waiver
Registration Open Now
