FRIDAY
MAY 17, 2013
9:00 am until 4:00 pm
DIANE COOK
ON A WING
ON A WING
$145 one-day class
We will begin by etching
a brass cuff. Next, after using a favorite cold join
method of attachment, we will begin adding some movement. By simply adding a line of dangles, you
will do just that. What kind of
dangles you might ask? How about
tiny resin charms, little nests I call “nesties”, perhaps a pewter bird or
monopoly pieces. Adding baroque
pearls, tiny faceted gemstones, or bits of vintage rhinestones, are also great
options. There are really lots of
possibilities.
Lastly, we will make time to
play with one of my favorite patina options, Gilders Paste. So many
possibilities await you in this class.
Won’t you join me?
KIT FEE - $20.00 - payable to instructor - includes
Class Handout
Brass Cuff
Wing Component
Tiny etched piece of metal (for stamping)
Tiny etched piece of metal (for stamping)
Micro-attachments,heishi washers, & eyelets
Sanding Pad, 320 grit
ScotchBrite Pad
Synthetic Steel Wool,
“000”
Soft Cloth
Latex-Free Gloves
SUPPLIES PROVIDED BY INSTRUCTOR
EZ Wrench Nut Driver
Small Screwdriver
Etching Solution, Paper
Towel, Wet-Ones
Alcohol/Cotton
Pads/Cotton Swabs
Patinas, Novocan Black
Patina for Solder and Liver of Sulfur
Gilders Paste, Wide
Variety (or bring your favorite)/Soft Cloths
Renaissance Wax
Dremel Tool &
Attachments, Vise Grip & Wood Block
Safety Glasses
Fat Daddy Cutters
Clear Finish Matte Spray
& Renaissance Wax
Dust Mask
Metal Stamps & Brass
Hammer
Rubber Stamps, Ex.
Background Designs and/or Words
StazOn Jet Inkpad, Jet
Black Only
Ultra Fine Point Marker,
Black
French Shears, Metal
Shears or Curved Shears (www.beaducation.com)
Nylon Jaw Bracelet
Pliers (www.beaducation.com)
Metal Jewelry File, #2
Flat
Metal Hole Punch Pliers,
1.8mm (www.beaducation.com)
Center Punch, 5/32” or
¼” (not automatic, Local Hardware Store)
Metal Awl or Scribe
(Local Hardware Store)
Pliers, Chain-Nose,
Flat-Nose, Round-Nose
Ball Peen Hammer
Steel Bench Block &
Bench Pad
Rubber or Rawhide Mallet
1/8” drill bit (Local
Hardware Store)
Steel Bench Block &
Bench Pad
Eye Pins, Head Pins,
Sterling Silver, Brass or your choice of metal
Bronze, Copper or
Sterling Silver Half-Hard Wire, 22 gauge (amount depends on amount of wire
wrapping you will do)
Wire to make a “nestie”
or two: 3’-20 gauge & 4’-22
gauge
Suggested/Optional
Attachments:
Small faceted gemstones,
baroque or freshwater pearls-4mm, rhinestone dangles, Czech glass beads, all
sorts of small charms, monopoly pieces, crystal rondells (5-6mm), vintage
rhinestone earbob/brooch/shoe clip/scatter pin
OPTIONAL
Metal Cold Chisel (1/4”
or 5/16” DascoPro found at my local Ace Hardware)
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FRIDAY and SATURDAY
MAY 17 and MAY 18, 2013
9:00 am until 4:00 pm daily
JoAnnA Pierotti
"INSIDE THE FAERIE'S DREAM"
$290 two-day class
*Class size is limited to keep it roomy and intimate*
In this workshop we will construct our very own whimsical
Faerie Dress Form using wire, copper foil and solder. You do not have to be a soldering queen to enjoy creating
this project.
We will paint and glaze a little doll, adorned in solder,
lace and ribbons. Once complete,
we will solder her onto the tier.
The Faerie’s dress form will then be layered in beautiful laces, fibers
and ribbons with simple hand sewing.
I will show you how I add those special little touches. It’s all in the details.
KIT FEE $25 payable to instructor and includes
various metal wires and metal pieces to complete your frame
paints
glaze
patina
PLEASE NOTE:
I recommend wearing something that covers your legs while
soldering. Safety glasses are
recommended if you don’t wear glasses.
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
LINK TO - SOLDERINGSUPPLIES ON ETSY (please click on this link to take you to a special
listing for all your soldering needs for this workshop. If you have your own soldering iron but need the rest of the supplies, contact Robin, and she will customize your order for you.)
Heavy-duty wire cutters
Various sizes of pliers – one strong pair to bend heavy wire
Sponge
A long oblong cookie sheet to solder on (REALLY
IMPORTANT)
Small detailed paintbrush for very tiny detail work and
(1) about ½ inch wide.
Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue (small bottle)
Various soft laces and trims. I love using soft delicate vintage laces. Recommended that
you coffee stain or tea dye your fibers prior to class.
Silk or rayon ribbons
Bling – rhinestone necklace, one pretty pin back broche and
various other rhinestone pieces to embellish your faerie.
Buttons (I like to use vintage)
Needle and thread
Measuring Tape or ruler
Fabric scissors
Paper scissors for cutting copper sheets
Little doll, no higher than 4” tall. A bird with feet will work too or
anything else you would like to add.
Just make sure we can wrap copper foil around the feet to be able to
attach to our tier. Plastic or
something that could melt - not recommended.
OPTIONAL EMBELLISHMENTS
Chain to dangle off her skirt
Charms
Vintage flowers (I used on large on the back of her dress)
Found objects and charms
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FRIDAY
MAY 17, 2013
9:00 am until 4:00 pm
RIKI SCHUMACHER
FUNDAMENTALS 101
ETCHING & MICRO-TORCH SOLDERING
$145 one-day class
This workshop day will be devoted to teaching you some basic metalsmith skills. The morning will be dedicated to learning the art of etching base metals. You will learn the multi-step process of how to prepare metal for etching, apply the resist, what chemicals to use, then how to finish them. Experiment with an assortment of base metals using nickel, brass and copper, to see how each metal reacts to this magical chemical process. Learn how to age them, applying patinas, and the effect it has on each metal. The results are rich and detailed raised patterns, begging to be made into jewelry or mixed media projects. Etching is one of my favorite processes, and you will love it. This is something you can easily learn in the classroom and then take that knowledge home.
The afternoon is devoted to a combination of cutting and filing metal, followed by the basics of butane micro-torch soldering. In many workshops it is an advantage to have experience in preparing metals as well as torch soldering, and this half-day is designed to give you that experience. I’ll show you tools to make cutting metal shapes easy. Then learn the correct technique of filing, giving your pieces a professional look. Soldering begins with me demonstrating a variety of methods: sweat soldering, floating solder, attaching bezels, brass stampings and connecting rhinestone chain. After my instruction, the afternoon is yours to practice! There is no pressure to finish anything and no rush. My goal in the afternoon is helping you find your comfort zone at torch soldering, from filling it to killing it! Think about taking my Birds & Bling workshop, using your beautiful etched pieces, and your new expertise in soldering.
I am so excited about spending this day with you, introducing you to etching, working with sheet metals, and torch soldering. This day will hopefully be a beginner’s dream, and an intermediate’s chance to hone those skills.
KIT FEE - $20 – payable to instructor and includes
24-ga 3”x6” sheet each of nickel, brass & copper
use of tools
etchant supplies
patinas
finishing supplies
bezels
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
micro butane torch
micro butane torch
one container of butane fuel
one pair cheap long nose pliers
small wire flush cutters
½ pound, or 1 pound, of lead free hardware solder, NOT resin core
small steel block
small steel block
apron
heat safe surface (like a cookie sheet or tile)
Ott light if you like
raw brass stampings, ½” to 1” large
vintage rhinestone chain, 2-3” if you have it
mask if sensitive to fumes
SUPPLIES PROVIDED BY INSTRUCTOR
soldering bricks
flux
flux brushes
extra bezels
patinas
paper towels
wet/dry Sand paper
green scrubbies
metal shears
files
steel blocks
rubber/rawhide mallets
quench bowls
polishing pads
soap
toothbrushes
rubber gloves
tape
etchant, containers
neutralizer
tubs
rubber stamps & resist
jewelry tools
files
*some rhinestone chain and extra stampings will be available for purchase in the Riki Store.
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SATURDAY
MAY 18, 2013
9:00 am until 4:00 pm
DIANE COOK
BY THE SEA
$145 one-day class
This day will be filled with techniques for adding texture to your piece, not only with solder, but with metal stamps, hammers and punches, and by using your torch! I
will also share some of my favorite patina options, such as using Gilders
Paste.
I believe you’ll be
thrilled with where the techniques you learn in this class will take you. You will only be limited by your
imagination….let’s see how far you can take it!
KIT FEE $15 - payable to instructor and includes
Class Handout
Brass Collar Blank
Micro Nuts/Bolts/Eyelets
Sanding Pad, 320-grit
Synthetic Steel Wool,
000
SUPPLIES PROVIDED BY INSTRUCTOR
Nut Drivers
Dremel Tool &
Attachments, Vise Grip & Wood Block
Dasco Pro Cold Chisels,
1/4” or 5/16”
Dimple Tool
Bench Block
(specifically used for chisel work)
Water Bowls
Thin Steel Mandrels
Metal Design Stamps (or
bring your favorites)
Brass Hammer
Texturing Hammer (I will
have one to share in class)
Rubber Stamps, Red
Rubber (my favorites)
Novocan Black Patina for
Solder
Baking Soda &
Toothbrushes
Cotton Swabs
Guilders Paste, Variety
& Soft Cloths
Design Master Clear
Finish Matte Spray & Renaissance Wax
Face Masks
Protective Eye
Wear/Safety Glasses
Fat Daddy Cutters
(www.beaducation.com)
Latex-Free Gloves
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
Sterling Silver or
Bronze Wire, (amount will depend on how much wire wrapping you do, possibly
4-5’, 20-22 gauge (www.riogrande.com)
Sterling Silver or
Bronze Wire, 16-18 gauge, 4” for simple hook clasp (or bring a pre-made clasp
or hook)
Butane Torch (Your
choice): Wall Lenk LPT-500
(www.amazon.com) or Butane Micro Torch, ex. Excel Micro Torch (www.amazon.com
or www.beaducation.com)
Butane Fuel Refill
Canisters, ex. Ronson (Walmart, Lowe’s or Home Depot)
Lenox Brand Sterling
Solid Wire Solder, Lead-Free, Easy-Flowing 1 lb. box (Purple Label) (www.amazon.com or www.grainger.com)
LENOX Brand Water
Soluble Lead Free Flux (Lowe’s or www.amazon.com or www.grainger.com)
Flux Brushes (Lowe’s or
Home Depot)
Kiln Brick or Magnesium
Soldering Block (www.beaducation.com or www.amazon.com)
Cookie Sheet,
Inexpensive kind w/a lip
Rubber Stamps, Red
Rubber Only (your favorite, ex.background, scrolly, swirly kind, etc.)
Pliers, round-nose,
chain-nose, flat-nose
Pliers, long-nose
(inexpensive kind from Michael’s or Hobby Lobby)
Nylon Jaw Bracelet
Pliers (www.beaducation)
Flush Cutters
French Shears or Metal
Shears (www.beaducation.com)
Jewelry File, #2 flat
Needle Files
(www.harborfreight.com)
Metal Hole Punch, 1.8mm
(www.beaducation.com or Michaels’ or Hobby Lobby)
Ball Peen Hammer
Steel Bench Block
Rubber Bench Block (or
thick hand towel)
Nylon or Rawhide Mallet
Scissors
Ruler
Drill Bit, 1/8” (Lowe’s
or Home Depot)
5/32” or ¼” Center Punch
(local hardware store)
Metal Awl or Scribe
(local hardware store)
Ultra Fine Point Marker,
Black
OPTIONAL
Vintage Rhinestone
Earring, Shoe Clip or Brooch (Ex.: one with small openings for attaching to metal)
Vintage Rhinestone
Bracelet, Simple Vintage Rhinestone or Other Necklace (for the necklace part of
your piece)
Brass Filigree
(www.brassbouquet.com)*
Vintage Rhinestone
Buttons
Jump Rings, Eye and/or
Head Pins
Gemstones, Baroque
Pearls, Pearl Drops, Swarovski crystals, Crystal Rondells (5-8mm), Bead Caps
Vintage Dangles or Charms
Optional Tools:
Fat Daddy Cutters (for
removing pin backs or earring backs in necessary)
Dasco Pro Cold Chisels,
1/4” or 5/16”
Texturing Hammer
*I will also have some
for sale in class
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SATURDAY
MAY 18, 2013
9:00 am until 4:00 pm
FUNDAMENTALS 102
FUNDAMENTALS 102
COLD CONNECTIONS
$145 one-day class
This is the second fun day of learning
fundamentals needed to grow your craft in jewelry and mixed media. I designed this workshop for those
wanting to learn new metal smith skills, and a refresher course for those who
have slightly dipped in to cold connections, but need practice. We will cover the basics of how to use
a Dremel for drilling. These
drills can be intimidating. So how
do you work those gadgets safely, not drill through anything you don’t want to,
and keep your pieces from sliding around? We will cover this. How do you drill for rivets and tube
settings? When to use rivets and eyelets? How do you set them? How do you drill
a porcelain doll head? How about
making a rivet that allows movement?
Discover the wonderful world of micro hardware, those little mini screws
and bolts. Micro hardware can be
used in endless ways for connections.
Learn to make a tab setting.
This workshop is jam packed with cold connection and drilling
demonstrations, interspersed with you being set free to practice these
techniques. This class is perfect to begin, or continue, your exploration with connections
and the necessary tools in a comfortable and safe atmosphere. No pressure, just relaxed learning.
KIT FEE - $12
metals
use of
tools and drills
eyelets
micro hardware
rivets
wire
sand paper
small steel block
small ball peen hammer
apron (optional)
Ott light (optional)
small wire flush cutters
heavy-duty flush wire cutters
small needle nose pliers, cheap
needle nose pliers
rag
rubber or rawhide mallet
Dremel (only if you have one)
SUPPLIES PROVIDED BY INSTRUCTOR
center punch
wood to drill
Dremels
drill bits
hammers
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SUNDAY
MAY 19, 2013
9:00 am until 4:00 pm
DIANE COOK
FRAMED
$145 one-day class
Come join me as I share
the techniques used to design the pieces I call “Framed”, which were published
in the winter 2011 issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry. .
In this class you will learn how to cold join layers of nickel silver, copper or brass; topping it with a pre-drilled vintage mother of pearl buckle. I will demo ways to texture your metal, which will add wonderful depth to your pendant. And, I will teach you how to torch fire enamel base metal.You'll have the option to fill your frame with a favorite picture and/or words, then seal it forever behind mica. Time permitting, final design options for the necklace portion, will be discussed.
KIT FEE - $20 - payable to instructor and includes
Class Handout
Vintage Mother of Pearl
Buckle
Brass Bouquet Filigree
Mica
Mica
Attachments, Bolts &
Nuts, Heishi Washers, & Eyelets
Synthetic Steel Wool
Sanding Pad
Latex Free Gloves
Face Mask
SUPPLIES PROVIDED BY INSTRUCTOR
EZ Wrench Nut Driver
Mica
Many Colors of Enamels
Klyrfire
Novocan and Liver of Sulfur Patina
Water bowls
Quick-Fire
Self-Igniting Propane Torch
Soldering Stand
Texturing Hammer
Small Flexible Tape Measure
Dremel Tool
copies of vintage pictures to put in your frame, but you might want to
bring your own (1/2”hx3/4”w)
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
Nickel Silver Sheet
Metal, 24 gauge, 1-3”x 3” piece
Copper and Brass Sheet
Metal, 24 gauge, 1 each -3”x 3” piece
Metal Shears or Curved
Shears (www.beaducation.com or
www.ameritool-inc.com)
Dasco Pro Cold Chisel,
1/4” or 5/16” (www.acehardware.com)
Metal Jewelry Files,
flat and half round
Metal Hole Punch, 1.8mm
(www.beaducation.com)
Flush Cutters
Pliers, Chain-Nose,
Flat-Nose & Round-Nose
Tweezers
Scissors
Small Metal Ruler
Small Jewelry Scissors
(Hobby Lobby)
Glue, The Ultimate Glue
or PVA Glue (Michael’s, Hobby Lobby or Art Supply)
Flat Toothpicks or Small
Craft Sticks
1/8” drill bit (sold
individually Ace Hardware, Lowe’s or Home Depot)
Steel Bench Block
Bench Pad or Rubber
Bench Block
Ball Peen Hammer
5/32” or 1/8” Center
Punch (www.acehardware.com)
Ultra Fine Point Marker,
Black
Metal Awl or Scribe (www.acehardware.com)
Small Picture to place
inside of your frame (approx.1/2”hx3/4”w)
Safety Glasses (Lowe’s
or Home Depot), Optional
RESOURCES
CONTACT ME
Blog: www.rosajosies.com
E-mail: rosajosies@yahoo.com
KIT FEE - $5 - payable to instructor and includes
large pliers (to hold canvas while you solder)
KIT FEE - $22 - payable to instructor - includes
green scrubbies
SUNDAY
MAY 19, 2013
9:00 am until 4:00 pm
JoAnnA Pierotti
BEACH PLAY
BEACH PLAY
$145 one-day class
In this workshop you will have various beach themed photos
to chose from while working out your own personal composition, which will be
discussed in class, creating layers of texture and areas of calm. Adding solder to your piece gives the
element of metal, (no soldering
experience necessary). Your final
piece will appear as if it was done using plaster. We will also have some fun with finger painting.
KIT FEE - $5 - payable to instructor and includes
image
collage papers
patina
fiber
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
11” x 14” wood frame canvas
white Gesso
acrylic paints:
black and shades of your favorite hues
collage papers of your choice
cookie Sheet (Important to solder on)
large pliers (to hold canvas while you solder)
½” flat brush
embossing Heat Tool (small crafting heat gun)
gel medium
sponge (to clean soldering iron with as you solder)
old credit card or gift card to paint with
Soldering Supplies
(REALLY IMPORTANT)
Robin on Etsy has provided a special listing for what you
need to solder with. She is very
helpful and will remove any items you do not need. You may purchase a cheaper soldering iron, but I love the
Weller 100. I will have some extra
in class to share if you do not want to purchase one. The link is:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/118396511/beach-play-joanna-pierottis-workshop
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SUNDAY
MAY 19, 2013
9:00 am until 4:00 pm
RIKI SCHUMACHER
BIRDS AND BLING
$145 one-day class
Learn to float solder with a micro butane torch, solder on
rhinestone chain, work with small sheet metal pieces, drill, add a few cold
connections, patina and then how to design and wire your necklace
together. This is one of my
favorite necklaces to make! This
beautiful project incorporates a few fabulous components to work with,
rhinestones and birds. Build this
pendant from scratch, forming the base shape of your choice from sheet
metal. After perfecting the shape,
the fun continues with using a micro butane torch to float solder, then
attaching a bezel. If you have
taken my Fundamentals 101 class, you will have etched metal to design with if
you like, and will have more experience in soldering. And if you have taken my Fundamentals 102 class, you will
get more practice using cold connections you learned. In Birds & Bling, we will drill then attach the sweet
twig with wire, creating an awesome vine.
You can have so much fun creating this pendant. Feel free to change it up, play with a
variety of components, and make it your own. Use any of the templates I provide, or design your own
shape. It’s helpful if you have
soldered before, still this is a good project for a beginner. After your spectacular pendant is
built, design around it and wire a variety of new and vintage objects together,
creating an amazing necklace. If
you have no wiring experience, I’ll show you some basics for connections. The little focal frame on the pendant
has an opening of about ½” by ½”, so you can bring your own photo or words to
insert inside, and I’ll bring some as well. The pendant measures about 2” by 1 ½”. Bring some crystals, vintage buttons,
antique items, pearls or bling, whatever makes your heart sing!
KIT FEE - $22 - payable to instructor - includes
sheet metal
frame stamping
twig and birds
rhinestone chain
bezel
eyelets
1-ft copper wire
hand out
patterns
SUPPLIES PROVIDED BY INSTRUCTOR
drill
additional mini hardware
various jewelry making tools
four soldering stations: including torches, fuel, pliers and heat safe surfaces, and flux sand papers
green scrubbies
flux brushes
flux
eyelet setters
files
shears
shears
metal letter stamps
polishing pads
paint brushes
patina
paper towels
texture hammers
sealers and adhesives
epoxy
some images
*Rhinestone chain, and extra sheet metal will be available for purchase.
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
micro butane torch
heat safe surface (cookie sheet or tile)
Ott light and extension cord (optional)
heat safe surface (cookie sheet or tile)
Ott light and extension cord (optional)
one quarter pound roll of LEAD FREE hardware solder
a photo
image or words, fitting tiny ½” inch peek opening
jewelry tools such as two pair needle nose pliers, small round nose pliers and flush cutters are essential
a rawhide or plastic hammer
bench block
chain and clasp for your necklace
bring delicious goodies to wire your necklace together like gems, pearls, antique buttons, or crystals
at least two feet of 20-ga wire, either copper, brass, bronze or sterling
a clasp of some sort
a 20-ga jump ring
some things to dangle at the bottom of your creation
medium grit metal file (optional)
metal shears (optional)
fine tip permanent marker
scissors
paper
pencil
ruler
beading tray or mat, if you own one
an Optivisor (optional)
a small rag or towel
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