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Students Ellen and Krisztina watch Ann demonstrate flex shaft techniques
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Finish Techniques and Tips: Manual to Motorized
Instructor: Ms. Ann Cahoon
Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: Basic Metalsmithing Skills
Program: Winter
Status: Wait List
Length: 3 Days
Tuition: $ 450
Only $ 427.5 for registration before 16 February 2012
Materials: $ 110
Date: March 16, 2012 - March 18, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
The final finish on any piece is the last step and sometimes the last priority! Finish work can present some of the biggest challenges and greatest frustrations in realizing the full potential of any design.
In this class we will focus on tried and true techniques for finishing a variety of shapes and surfaces, employing hand tools, the flex shaft, and other equipment. Some procedures include refreshing a polish after a stone setting, polishing a textured surface, addressing flat surfaces vs. curved surfaces and small areas, when it's appropriate to use a rotary tool as well as how to achieve a high polish without machinery.
This workshop will give students a comprehensive working knowledge of finishing they can apply to their own work. We will round out the weekend with examination and diagnosis of the finishing problems that might me hiding in your bench. This is a great opportunity to increase your skill set and get to the final finish.
For a complete document on polishing, read more: www.ganoksin.com
Materials & Tools
A materials kit jam packed with all the tools you need to reach a perfect finish will be provided on the first day of class. It costs $110 and is payable when signing up. It includes Ann's favorite polishing tools for your flex shaft and manual use.
This materials kit takes a lot of time to order and assemble. Students should sign up at least two weeks in advance to make sure that Metalwerx has time to get all the supplies included below:
- 3M finishing Films in various grits and lathe to make sanding sticks
- AdvantEdge Polishing KIT
- Pumice Wheels
- Buffs for the flex shaft
- Various Flex shaft mandrels
- Black nylon bristle wheels and end brushes
- Brass hand brush
- Dressing Stone
- Brass sheet
- Sterling silver 1/2 round wire for ring project
Students Should Bring:
- Dust mask
- Optivisor and/or loupe (note: drug store reading glasses work in a pinch)
- Safety glasses or face shield
- Apron
- Notebook
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