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Richard Salley
In this class you will learn to use a variety of materialsbrass, copper, Faux Bone and a variety of skillsetching, sawing, shaping, rivetingto create an ancient looking layered pendant. Through the use of ancient fonts for the etching, and by aging and distressing the metals, you will craft a pendant with an ancient look that suggests it was found in an archeological dig. You will also learn to make a hook and eye clasp along with how to braid a 4-strand neck cord to complete the piece.
The goal of the class will be to make one or more mixed metal pendants similar to the sample photos. The skills you learn will be easily transferred to your own future projects.
Note: if you have a family crest that you think would work well for the shield, bring along a copy-machine or laser printer copy with you.
Materials List:
14 gauge copper wire (5 or 6 feet should be plenty)
24 or 26 gauge copper sheet approx 4 inches by 6 inches
24 or 26 gauge brass (red or yellow) sheet approx 4 inches by 6 inches
I will supply the etching solution, patina, Faux Bone , leather cord and brass escutcheon pins. A $3 materials fee will be collected in class.
Tool List:
Students should bring the following tools to class:
Flat and round nose pliers,
Metal shears or tin snips
Wire cutters (inexpensive hardware store variety are fine)
Files, fine sandpaper, sanding block or Scotch-brite type pad for cleaning and polishing Faux Bone
Bench Pin
Bench Block
Jewelers saw and blades (sizes #00 and #1)
Small hammer for riveting (I like the small ball pein hammers)
Optional:
Dremel Tool or similar rotary tool for drilling and #56 drill bit or 1/16 inch drill bit
Hole Punch Pliers (1.25mm)
Center Punch
Email: art@rsalley.com
Website: http://rsalley.com
$100.00 (plus $3.00 material fee paid to instructor)
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