Scrap to Bangle with Chapin Dimond
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Date: Sunday, March 11, 2018
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 Cost: $125 BoMA members $145 for non-members Non-member difference will be collected in class Materials fee: None Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association 4919 Broadway St, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
Class Description
All your clean scrap metal can become useful material again. In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn how melt scrap or casting grain of fine or sterling silver, pour an ingot, then mill it into sheet and wire. You'll roll the ingot in the rolling mill and use a drawplate to make wire. With only about one ounce of clean scrap metal you’ll be able to make some bangles with a bezel set stone.
Chapin will also address bezel setting for non-traditional stones. Students should bring non-faceted stones to the class. This class should improve your knowledge of metalsmithing techniques. Learn to get the biggest bang for your buck and make a bangle from your scrap metal.
About the Instructor
Chapin Dimond is a full-time metalsmith and jeweler. He has a BFA from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Chapin is a Colorado native. In 2003 he began metalsmithing. His work is inspired by nature and the beauty of metals. Chapin teaches several classes at BoMA: Alternative Casting, Sink a Bowl, Introduction to Green Sandcasting, and Scrap to Bangel. To see Chapin’s work, visit his website, www.cdimond.com.
Prerequisites
Students should know how to use a torch to solder and use a jeweler’s saw. Students should come to class wearing closed toed shoes and avoid wearing polyester, as it can be flammable.
Tools students need to bring
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 6. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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All your clean scrap metal can become useful material again. In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn how melt scrap or casting grain of fine or sterling silver, pour an ingot, then mill it into sheet and wire. You'll roll the ingot in the rolling mill and use a drawplate to make wire. With only about one ounce of clean scrap metal you’ll be able to make some bangles with a bezel set stone.
Chapin will also address bezel setting for non-traditional stones. Students should bring non-faceted stones to the class. This class should improve your knowledge of metalsmithing techniques. Learn to get the biggest bang for your buck and make a bangle from your scrap metal.
About the Instructor
Chapin Dimond is a full-time metalsmith and jeweler. He has a BFA from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Chapin is a Colorado native. In 2003 he began metalsmithing. His work is inspired by nature and the beauty of metals. Chapin teaches several classes at BoMA: Alternative Casting, Sink a Bowl, Introduction to Green Sandcasting, and Scrap to Bangel. To see Chapin’s work, visit his website, www.cdimond.com.
Prerequisites
Students should know how to use a torch to solder and use a jeweler’s saw. Students should come to class wearing closed toed shoes and avoid wearing polyester, as it can be flammable.
Tools students need to bring
- one ounce clean scrap fine/sterling silver or fine/sterling silver casting grain
- Pliers - flat and round nose
- Saw and saw blades
- Metal hand shears to cut sheet and solder
- Tweezers
- Soldering tweezers
- Solder pick
- Bezel pusher
- Separating discs
- Sanding discs
- Fine point sharpie
- File - ½ round and flat
- Burs - Variety of sizes ball burs, rotary file/cylinder bur
- Safety glasses
- Sandpaper (various grits)
- Silver solder - hard and medium
- Ingot mold (optional)
- Non-faceted stones (optional)
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 6. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 10 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 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.
- Seats are not transferrable. You may not sell your seat to another student.
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