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Etched Book Covers by Wendy Jo New
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Etch-A-Sketch(Book)
Instructor: Ms. Wendy Jo New
Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: Previous metalsmithing experience is helpful but not necessary
Program: Summer
Status: Open
Length: 1 Days
Tuition: $ 125
Materials: $ 25
Date: July 06, 2009 - July 06, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
In just one day, students will learn the art of photo-etching brass and copper. Simply stated, this is transferring a photo-copied image to a piece of metal and then etching this piece of metal by floating it in an acid bath. Actually doing it takes many more steps.
With this newly learned skill, they will produce an etched piece that will be attached to the cover of their sketch book. Additionally, while pieces are being etched, students will pierce, saw, and assemble cover plates by sweat soldering metal "cut-outs" to a strip of metal. This, too, will ultimately adorn the sketch book. All that in just a day!
If you'd like to see more of Wendy's work, please visit her website www.wjnmetaldesigns.com.
Materials & Tools
The $25 materials fee, payable when signing up, includes metal, chemicals, and other supplies necessary for the process.
Students are required to bring:
- A sketch book or journal with a not too flimsy cover. A hardbound one is great. The standard leather/pleather bound ones are fine, too, as long as they aren't too flimsy.
- Fine point Sharpie
- A black and white picture or graphic no bigger than 6" x 6".
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