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Ode to Monet Pendant by Paulette Werger
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Ending Your Fear of Gold
Instructor: Mrs. Paulette Werger
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Requirements: Basic Soldering Skills
Program: Spring
Status: Wait List
Length: 2 Days
Tuition: $ 395
Materials: TBA
Date: April 17, 2010 - April 18, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
This workshop is designed to end your fear of working in gold. Each student will make an 18K half round ring with a set stone. Paulette will take you step by step in making this intimidating metal easy and fun!
Through demonstration and hands-on experience, you will learn about different alloys of gold, fabrication techniques for gold, soldering, hammer-setting stones, cleanup, and polishing. Paulette will demonstrate techniques for combining gold and silver, share her bench tips, and talk about tool modification. She will also show slides and samples.
At the end of the workshop, you will be wearing a beautiful new 18K gold ring! The estimated materials fee includes gold. Students should have soldering experience and be comfortable with a torch.
Materials & Tools
A materials kit, which includes 18K gold, will be available for purchase on the first day of class. The cost will be based on the current gold market. It is estimated at $150.00 but depends on the size ring you make.
Students Should Bring:
- your favorite hand tools (saw frames, saw blades, pliers, files, etc.)
- dividers
- mini gauge
- 1/2 round to flat jawed pliers
- ring mandrel (there are some available for use in the shop but you will have to share. It is preferred to have your own.
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