| Mr. Charles Lewton Brain |
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Charles Lewton-Brain studied and worked in Europe and North America. He lectures and publishes internationally on his research into rapid manipulation of metal and it's surface for artistic and manufacturing purposes. He invented Fold-Forming, an internationally reconized new approach to working sheet metals. Head of the Jewellery/Metals Program at the Alberta College of Art and Design, he writes, exhibits and works in his studio. He is President of the Canadian Crafts Federation. He thinks of himself as an artist who works primarily in the context of body ornament.
He is a founding partner in the world's largest free educational web site for jewelers, ganoksin.com and has over 700 pages of his writing there.
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| | | Investigating Patinas and Cold Connections | | | Learn how to create an interesting colorful effects on metals such as brass, copper, and silver. |  | Read more... | | | | | May 31, 2008
| | | Mechanisms and Movement | | | This workshop will teach you how to tackle aspects of functionality and movement in your jewelry. Learn simple mechanics to make your work swing back and forth and spin from front to back. | | Read more... | | | | | June 07, 2008
| | | Japanese Metal Alloying: Shibuichi & Shakudo | | | In this class, you will learn how to mix alloys, pour ingots, and reduce them to usable sheet and wire stock. Special emphasis will be given to two of the Japaeses alloys of copper, Shakudo and Shibuichi. | | Read more... | | | | | June 20, 2008
| | | Surface Embellishment and Riveting Techniques | | | Here's your chance to learn how to add depth, texture, layers and gold to your work. Techniques covered include roller printing, subtractive texturing, hammer textures, stamping, punching, keum-boo on Argentium®, adding alternative materials, and more. | | Read more... | | | |
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New Book! - Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft |
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By Karen Christians |
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Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft is the one resource you'll need to ensure you gain maximum advantage from your flex-shaft system. Learn how to select the right system, how to choose and use the latest accessories and attachments, and how to properly maintain your system for extended life. See why so many jewelers are reading this book and discovering what they didn't know about their flex-shaft systems!
Prime Sponsor:
Rio Grande
Patrons:
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Price: $34.95
Shipping: $5 USA, $9 International |
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