SURFACE DESIGN TECHNIQUES

Instructor: Becky Burt

Dates and times of next class TBA - please call or send us an email if you're interested in taking this course.
Description: This class focuses on the methods of adding interest to the surface of metal. Students will work with the rolling mill, learn stamping, etching, and hammer techniques as methods of adding interest to their work. PNP will be utilized to transfer designs onto metal and then use those designs as templates or pieces which can be incorporated directly into artwork. Discussions will include the addition of design elements, wear-ability, stamping to add interest, methods of adding movement, and basic stone setting using cold connections. Projects will utilize items created during the class so that students may home at least one wearable piece by the end of class. If time allows, additional projects may be made available.

Level: This is an intermediate class. You should have taken either Beginning Metal class or possess basic metal skills – sawing, filing, piercing and soldering.

Class Price: $205.00

Materials fee: $30.00 (covers chemicals, some metal), plus bring your own tools or you may rent a toolkit for $15 for the class. Please notify us if renting when registering.

Class Size: Minimum 3, Maximum 10

 

Materials required to bring for class: Jewelers saw frame, Ruler Saw blades, dividers, Sharp nose tweezers, Jewelry pliers, Chasing or small pein hammer, Sharpie (fine point)

 

Metals that students should bring (or can purchase): 22 ga copper sheet 22 ga brass sheet 22 ga silver sheet 1/16” copper tube 3/32” copper tube

 

Additional items: Stones or found object the student might like to include in their piece. Fabric, paper, or other items for texturing such as netting, screen, canvas, burlap, tulle, etc.