Metalwork

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Description: Patinate and dap Vintaj embossed metal blanks, filigree, and decorative embellishments to add dimension, texture, and a rustic feel to your jewelry designs. Vintaj Patina can be blended and layered to create endless effects on metal; it is fast-drying, durable, and permanent, allowing you to manipulate the metal into new shapes and emulate naturally patinated elements that would occur over time. Additional session offered Thursday afternoon, June 6 (B131700).
 
Students will Learn: How to blend and layer Vintaj Patina and Glaze to create beautiful and durable effects; how to dab, add relief, punch holes, and rivet patinated pieces into functional jewelry components to create a matching necklace, earring, and ring set.

 
Project will be completed in class.
 
At least 16 years old.
 
Supplies to Bring: Awl, ball-peen hammer, bench block, fine-tip marker, flush-cut wire cutters, paintbrush (flat), task lamp, wooden dapping block, ring mandrel.
 
Pliers: Chainnose without grooves, standard roundnose, 1.5 mm metal hole punch.
 
Materials in Kit: Diamond trellis, garden trellis, and Etruscan filigrees; bird garden cameo; 1/4-in. nail head rivet; pinwheel washer; natural brass wire; embossed natural large circle blank; 6 mm slender oval chain; soaring sparrow; eternity garden ring; jump rings; embossed natural brass small circle blanks; tiny dragonfly charms; tiny copper Nouveau leaves; copper prairie leaves; round loop earring wires. A portion of this kit is underwritten by Vintaj Metals.
 
Limit: One seat per person per class.