Handmade chains enhance jewelry. In this class students will learn how to make different kinds of chains: byzantine, link, woven and others. Learn different ways to create links for chains and how to make custom size jump rings fast. You will practice with different torches to solder, fuse and connect each link together.
About the instructor:
Chapin Dimond is a full-time professional metalsmith and jeweler. In 2003 he began his adventure exploring metalsmithing. From Metropolitan State College of Denver, he earned a BFA in Art: Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing. Chapin is a Colorado native. His work is inspired by nature and the beauty of metals. Metalsmithing is the process of telling stories through metal, releasing the inner “feeling” of what metal wants to be. Swing that hammer, light that torch, and see that magic happen. To see Chapin’s work, visit his website, www.cdimond.com
Prerequisites for students (if any): BoMA level 1 class or equivalent, know how to use a torch, solder pick, a hammer, flex shaft, and a jeweler’s saw
Tools and equipment students should bring:
Materials kit $30 (Tools/equipment and materials/consumables instructor will supply for a fee):
Maximum number of students: 8. All participants will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
Cancellation Policy
Waitlist
If the class is full, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com with the title “Please Add Me to the Waitlist” with the name of the class and your name.
About the instructor:
Chapin Dimond is a full-time professional metalsmith and jeweler. In 2003 he began his adventure exploring metalsmithing. From Metropolitan State College of Denver, he earned a BFA in Art: Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing. Chapin is a Colorado native. His work is inspired by nature and the beauty of metals. Metalsmithing is the process of telling stories through metal, releasing the inner “feeling” of what metal wants to be. Swing that hammer, light that torch, and see that magic happen. To see Chapin’s work, visit his website, www.cdimond.com
Prerequisites for students (if any): BoMA level 1 class or equivalent, know how to use a torch, solder pick, a hammer, flex shaft, and a jeweler’s saw
Tools and equipment students should bring:
- 3rd hand with interlocking tweezers
- solder pick
- soldering tweezers
- solder snips
- charcoal block (Rio Grande #502027)
- hard and medium sterling silver solder (wire or sheet)
- 4/0, 2/0 saw blades
- jeweler saw
- 2x chain nose pliers (I like Rio Grande # 111927)
- flat round pliers
- drill bits 1mm
- 1.6mm ball bur
- fine silver 22 gauge round wire x 10 feet
- 18 gauge round wire sterling silver (optional)
Materials kit $30 (Tools/equipment and materials/consumables instructor will supply for a fee):
- weaving tools
- copper wire
- bronze wire
- wood rods
- masking tape
- other necessary tools and supplies
Maximum number of students: 8. All participants will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
Cancellation Policy
- You may cancel up to 30 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 30 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.
- If a class has multiple sessions, and you miss one, there is no make up opportunity and the instructor will not catch you up at the next class session. You may not join the next scheduled class, as there’s a maximum number of students for every class and it’s not fair to the other students.
- If you are late to a class, the instructor will not catch you up. There’s a structured curriculum for every class and its not fair to other students to skip part of the curriculum to catch up a student who’s late.
- By clicking on the “I’m going” button and by paying the registration fee, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
- No Exceptions.
Waitlist
If the class is full, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com with the title “Please Add Me to the Waitlist” with the name of the class and your name.
