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Pearls and rubber cord
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Mechanisms and Movement
Instructor: Mr. Tom McCarthy
Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: Basic Metalsmithing Skills
Program: Spring
Status: Open
Length: 2 Days
Tuition: $ 395
Materials: TBA
Date: May 31, 2008 - June 01, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
In order to make jewelry wearable it is often necessary to create movable elements, as we see in link bracelets. More importantly these mechanisms can always make the piece more interesting. This workshop will explore some simple mechanics to make things swing back and forth and even spin front to back.
We will start with jump rings and the secret to positioning them exactly where you want. Next we use folding, drilling and sawing techniques on the metal to create simple hinges as well as explore various uses for tubing. You will have fun and lots of samples to take back and use as models to incorporate these concepts into your own work.
Basic metalsmithing skills (sawing and soldering) required.
Materials & Tools
A materials kit will be available for purchase on the first day of the workshop. The estimated cost is $20 and is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. It will include tubing, strip, and wire you will need to make samples of the different hinges as well as some simple tools.
Students should bring:
Metalwerx has several of the tools listed below but you may want to bring your own so you don't have to share. The items listed in bold will not be provided by Metalwerx and are needed during the workshop.
Bring your scrap box or any other unfinished projects you may want to experiment with. Recycle: We can link parts together from your scraps!
Saw blades you are accustomed to
Tom will provide a couple of very large blades per student but they wont be for general use.
#60 and #65 drill bits
sliding brass gauge
special thickness equalling file, .8 mm, #2 cut You can purchase this from Frie & Borel at 1-800-772-3456: item # 131 083. You can substitute an escapement equalling file too.
silver solder
Jewelers saw
hand file
needle files
flat and chain nose pliers.
parallel pliers are helpful but not necessary
rawhide mallet
chasing hammer or other small metal hammer
center punch
dividers
millimeter ruler
steel bench block
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