| Ms. Karen Christians |
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Karen Christians is the co-founder of Metalwerx, Inc. In 2007 she began a new business called Cleverwerx. Cleverwerx sells jewelry tools for based on her book, "Making the Most of Your Flex-Shaft" and titanium ErgoLast tm soldering tools of her own design. She teaches nationally, is published in various periodicals and lectures at trade shows. Karen teaches privately at Maynard Artspace, Maynard, MA.
 Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft is the one resource you will 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 did not know about their flex-shaft systems!
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Meet the Masters: Victoria Lansford |
Old world jewelry making techniques take center stage at Metalwerx when Victoria Lansford returns for workshops on Eastern repoussé and Russian filigree. Some of the world?s oldest and finest examples of metalsmithing were made using these methods. Preserving the interest in these labor-intensive processes is a personal calling for Victoria.
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 | May 31, 2013
| | | Make Your Own Jewelry Findings | | | Create rivets, ear wires, clasps, pin backs, hairpins and other findings! This is the perfect course for beaders, glass bead artists and anyone who wants to make their own, unique jewelry findings. |  | Read more... | | | | | June 09, 2013
| | | Casting with Color: Resin Forms from Rubber Molds | | | Resin is a very affordable--and colorful--material for jewelry. This one-day seminar demonstrates how to make silicone molds from found or sculpted objects and casting with a nontoxic resin. Experiment with adding color and embedding found objects! | | Read more... | | | | | June 14, 2013
| | | Chain Maille: Jewelry with European 4-in-1 weave variations | | | Classic chain maille gets a modern update with weaves such as the European 4-in-1, and several variations. Topics include length- and width-wise weaving, closures for ring bands and cuffs, and making tube-like formations. No experience necessary! | | Read more... | | | | | June 25, 2013
| | | High Relief Eastern Repoussé | | | Discover high relief hammered techniques and learn the secrets of achieving exquisite detail, unsurpassed depth, and multiple levels of relief that are exclusive to this type of repousse. No tool making required! | | Read more... | | | | | June 29, 2013
| | | Russian Filigree | | | Learn Russian ("open back") filigree through extensive demonstrations and hands-on exploration. Participants will make a pendant, and a ring while investigating more three-dimensional possibilities with the process. | | Read more... | | | |
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