The hydraulic press is one of the most versatile and powerful tools in the studio. BoMA now has four (4) Bonny Doon electric presses and all the tools and attachments to allow them do the heavy lifting. There are lots of different techniques and ways to form metal - let's play with the hydraulic press to learn the basics and some new techniques.
In this class students will learn how to safely use the press for embossing, bracelet forming, with matrix dies and their variations, to bend heavy stock, and with blanking dies. We'll make our own matrix dies from Plexiglas, use the press to form beads and find out what the bending brake is good for..
Learn how to use BoMA's Bonny Doon hydraulic presses. You don't need one in your own studio - our presses are available to BoMA open studio members, learn how to sign up to use the studio. Or if you're considering buying a press, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to try one out.
About the Instructor
Chapin Dimond is a full-time metalsmith and jeweler. He has a BFA from Metropolitan State College of Denver. Chapin is a Colorado native. In 2003 he began metalsmithing. Nature and the beauty of metals inspire his work. Playfulness and the beauty of metals motivates his work. Swing that hammer, light that torch, and see that magic happen. Chapin teaches several classes at BoMA: Level 1& 2, Alternative Casting, Intro to Lost Wax Casting, Flush Setting, Bi-metal, and Finger Candy. To see Chapin’s work, visit his website, www.cdimond.com or instagram @cdimonddesigns.
Prerequisites
'Level I Metalsmithing for Jewelry' at BoMA or equivalent experience. The ability to use a jewelers saw and a torch to anneal.
Tools and Equipment (what you’ll want to bring)
Maximum eight (8) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
Cancellation Policy
Waitlist
If the class is full, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com with the name of the class, your name and ‘please add me to the waitlist’.. Come to this class to get your hands on one of these bad boys.
In this class students will learn how to safely use the press for embossing, bracelet forming, with matrix dies and their variations, to bend heavy stock, and with blanking dies. We'll make our own matrix dies from Plexiglas, use the press to form beads and find out what the bending brake is good for..
Learn how to use BoMA's Bonny Doon hydraulic presses. You don't need one in your own studio - our presses are available to BoMA open studio members, learn how to sign up to use the studio. Or if you're considering buying a press, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to try one out.
About the Instructor
Chapin Dimond is a full-time metalsmith and jeweler. He has a BFA from Metropolitan State College of Denver. Chapin is a Colorado native. In 2003 he began metalsmithing. Nature and the beauty of metals inspire his work. Playfulness and the beauty of metals motivates his work. Swing that hammer, light that torch, and see that magic happen. Chapin teaches several classes at BoMA: Level 1& 2, Alternative Casting, Intro to Lost Wax Casting, Flush Setting, Bi-metal, and Finger Candy. To see Chapin’s work, visit his website, www.cdimond.com or instagram @cdimonddesigns.
Prerequisites
'Level I Metalsmithing for Jewelry' at BoMA or equivalent experience. The ability to use a jewelers saw and a torch to anneal.
Tools and Equipment (what you’ll want to bring)
- Bring lots of copper, brass or sterling silver sheet. Some of each gauge 18-28. Some should be 6" x 2”. Pre-textured metal is great.
- Jewelry saw with skip tooth blades (Rio 100235)
Maximum eight (8) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
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. Registration cannot be applied to another class.
- 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.
- Please plan extra time to find us if you’re coming to BoMA for the first time. 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.
- Snow. Colorado has frequent snowstorms in the winter and does a good job maintaining their roads in the snow. Snowy weather is a regular occurrence in our area and most people are accustomed to traveling under such conditions. Classes will be cancelled only in the case of inclement weather conditions that would make class attendance unsafe. If the National Weather Services issues a Winter Storm Warning for the time period of the class, we will cancel the class. https://www.weather.gov/bou/winterguide
- By clicking on the “Buy Now” 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 name of the class, your name and ‘please add me to the waitlist’.. Come to this class to get your hands on one of these bad boys.
