Student cuff bracelets from spring 2010

Level: Beginner
Requirements: None
Program: Fall
Status: Wait List
Length: 1 Days
Tuition: $ 125
Materials: TBA
Date: December 10, 2011 - December 10, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx

A perfect introduction to jewelry making!

This workshop will present students with the basic skills needed to create a unique, textured cuff bracelet in sterling silver. Learn the fundamentals of sawing, filing, annealing, forming, and polishing. Finish up the day wearing your own handcrafted silver bracelet.

Materials & Tools

The estimated materials fee of $80, payable at the workshop, includes copper, silver, saw blades, and other items you'll need to complete your project and samples.

Students should bring:

• Bring materials to use for roller printing, ex. lace, fabric, ribbon, NO STEEL! Whatever you use will be destroyed, no family heirloom lace, please.
• Wet and dry sandpaper, 2 sheets each of 320, 400 and 600 grits
• Sanding Sticks (paint stirring sticks are perfect)
• Small hand towel
• Tool box (shoe box, plastic tackle box, etc.)
• Old tooth brush (for cleaning)
• Ultra Fine Sharpie Point permanent marker
• Sketchbook, pen and pencil for design ideas and taking notes

Students can bring (optional):

• Needle file set (small files usually sold in 5 - 8 file sets)
• Metal metric ruler (150mm, about 6inches)
• 8-inch long Mill Bastard file