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Mixed Metal Milagros

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Richard Salley

The goal of the class will be to make one or more mixed metal pendants or brooches similar to the sample photos. You will learn to work with a variety of materialsbrass, copper, Faux Bone and a variety of skillsenameling, sawing, shaping, rivetingto create your own ‘miracle’ jewelry pieces. The skills you learn will be easily transferred to your own future projects.

Materials List:
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 enamels, torches and Faux Bone . 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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