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Surface Embellishments

Surface embellishments add dimension, interest, and complexity to a piece of jewelry. In this class, students will learn about several ways to enrich their designs by adding metal through Keum Boo, texturing (with hammers, a rolling mill, and microfold brake), and by removing metal through etching. Additionally, participants will work with various patinas that, when applied, add certain colors to the metal to enhance features, build contrast and make textures pop. Students will incorporate new skills learned in each class by making functional and wearable pieces of jewelry in this very hands-on course.

If you'd like to see more of Wendy's work, please visit her website www.wjnmetaldesigns.com.

This class is 4 sessions long. Each session is 3 hours.

Meet the instructor

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"Growing up, I always was mesmerized by sparkling gemstones and metals and I often incorporate something illuminating into my designs. Whether or not I intricately plan a jewelry piece in advance of producing it or just spontaneously fabricate one as I go along, the result is inevitably something that is unique with a contemporary flair that complements, rather than overwhelms, a wearer. When designing jewelry or other metal work, I always think about whether I would wear it, use it, and/or display it. Anyone who knows me sees a reflection of me in what I design.

I produce fine contemporary jewelry and other metal designs primarily in the precious metals of gold, silver, palladium, and platinum. These are often further defined with the addition of texturing, gemstones and other unique lapidary, or resin inlay. I also manufacture photo-etched metal jewelry and etched cover plates that are attached to journals or are framed--wedding invitations, bar and bat mitzvah invitations, baby announcements, and the like. 

In addition to participating in art shows, sales, and doing commission work, I love providing instruction in jewelry design and metal fabrication.  My work can be seen and purchased at galleries and stores, as well as in my own online store.  Designing and fabricating engagement and wedding bands and other jewelry, often with people's stones, is particularly meaningful to me."

-Wendy Jo

Materials & Tools

There is a $65 materials fee for this course, payable upon registration. The kit includes silver sheet and wire, keum boo foil, copper and use of chemicals and other consumable supplies needed for patinas and etching.

Students Can Bring:

Metalwerx has hand tools available for use at class, but students who already have some tools may wish to bring them along so they do not have to share. Helpful items include:

  • Files, pliers, saw frame, sanding sticks, etc.
  • Saw blades (but these are available for purchase as needed)
 

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