MONDAY
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
9:00
am until 4:00 pm
I will teach you how to use copper tubing to
create wonderfully organic textured bracelets without the sharp thin edges of
sheet metal.
torches
for annealing
chasing
hammers
April
Bower
Totally
tubular
Air
Chased Copper Bracelets
$145
one-day class
In this 6-hour
workshop, you will be able to complete two "air-chased bracelets"
while leaning the art of "chasing" on air.”
This is a fun, fast paced class with
hammering, annealing, forming & patinating copper tubing ( all supplied)
KIT FEE - $10– PAYABLE TO INSTRUCTOR AT CLASS TIME AND INCLUDES
2 prepared copper tubings
cut to bracelet lengths
I WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING
FOR USE IN CLASS
torches
for annealing
fuel
anvils
chasing
hammers
punches
pickle
bracelet
mandrel
grinder/
buffer
patina
scratch
brush
sealer
many mounted vises and stumps
hammers
& mallets
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
apron
OPTIONAL
Students will bring if they have these and want to continue to use
technique at home
a vise with a
minimum of 3 inch jaw that will clamp onto table
2-3" C clamps
to clamp this vise to table
A chasing hammer, largest head recommended
leather, rubber or plastic mallet
bracelet mandrel
some small dapping punches or chasing tools
fine sanding cloth or pads
steel wool 000 or 0000 grade
contact
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
9:00 am until 4:00 pm
First
practicing in copper, students will reticulate the edges, learn to fold
the bracelet edges, texture or form the exposed center and shape the
bracelet. Then with confidence and gained skill, you will choose to
create a second bracelet out of a silver brass bi-metal, or maybe choose
to make another copper bracelet. Silver bi-metal is a sterling layer
bonded to a brass layer. Using this product, with the silver layer
exposed and touching the skin on the interior, making a unique wearable
silver clad bracelet at a much reduced cost over solid sterling silver.
Beginners may want to create their second bracelet out of copper as
well, saving the expense of the silver bi-metal.
KIT FEE - Approximately $35 (depending on spot silver market near class time) – PAYABLE TO INSTRUCTOR AT CLASS TIME AND INCLUDES
folding tool
Our daytime
class hours will be spent creating, and after dinner in the tumbler (the
shaman, not us!), the evening will be for the finishing touches - patina &
embellishments.
solder
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APRIL BOWER
RETICULATED BI-METAL BRACELETS
$145 one-day class
First
practicing in copper, students will reticulate the edges, learn to fold
the bracelet edges, texture or form the exposed center and shape the
bracelet. Then with confidence and gained skill, you will choose to
create a second bracelet out of a silver brass bi-metal, or maybe choose
to make another copper bracelet. Silver bi-metal is a sterling layer
bonded to a brass layer. Using this product, with the silver layer
exposed and touching the skin on the interior, making a unique wearable
silver clad bracelet at a much reduced cost over solid sterling silver.
Beginners may want to create their second bracelet out of copper as
well, saving the expense of the silver bi-metal.KIT FEE - Approximately $35 (depending on spot silver market near class time) – PAYABLE TO INSTRUCTOR AT CLASS TIME AND INCLUDES
3" x 6.5" silver bi-metal 24g
3" x 6.5" copper sheet 24g
I WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FOR USE IN CLASS
anvils
torches & fuel for annealing
vises
clamps
hammers
folding tool
forming punches
patina
scratch brush
pickle
copper tongs
green scratch cloth
bracelet mandrel
stump
blue tape
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
anvil or bench block
leather or rubber (non mar) mallet
metal shears
OPTIONAL
vise & clamps (strongly
recommended)
bracelet mandrel if you have
your own
your favorite texturing
hammer/ tools
CONTACT
WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
9:00 am until 4:00 pm &
6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
April Bower
Whimsical Shaman
$200 nine-hour class
Create your own personal Whimsical Shaman to help guide you thru your life's journey. In this day and evening (9-hour) workshop you can create and finish a trio of Whimsical Shaman: earrings and a pendant or funky bolo.
$200 nine-hour class
Create your own personal Whimsical Shaman to help guide you thru your life's journey. In this day and evening (9-hour) workshop you can create and finish a trio of Whimsical Shaman: earrings and a pendant or funky bolo.
Our daytime
class hours will be spent creating, and after dinner in the tumbler (the
shaman, not us!), the evening will be for the finishing touches - patina &
embellishments.
You will want
to think ahead about what images/ icons would represent you for your
Shaman guide; spirals, hearts simple icons, or special
gem stones to ward off evil, bring
success or maybe just a smile.
Skills learned: sawing, soldering,
texturing, shaping & forming, patinas, sealing and attaching beads or
gemstones with head pins, making
silver ear wires
KIT FEE - $20 – PAYABLE TO INSTRUCTOR AT CLASS TIME AND INCLUDES
Brass wire, copper & brass sheet 24g
&18g & all materials
needed to make your Shaman.
I WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING
FOR USE IN CLASS
solder
flux
torch
torch fuel
soldering stations
pickle
tumbler & media
drill & bits
patinas
sealer
beads & head pins
ear wires
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
I will have the needed tools to use in
class. You can bring any of these tools you might have if you don’t want
to wait to share.
eye protection & magnification (I recommend Optivisor type)
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
I will have the needed tools to use in
class. You can bring any of these tools you might have if you don’t want
to wait to share.eye protection & magnification (I recommend Optivisor type)
chain and round nose pliers
wire cutter
files
metal shears (I prefer
french style)
texturing tools if you have
(metal stamps)
hammer, small bench block
soldering pick
center punch or awl
small (2-3mm)beads in metal
or your favorite gem stones and head pins
OPTIONAL
your own micro torch set up with firebrick or
charcoal block, if you are comfortable
soldering with that
jewelers saw & blades
clamp on bench pin
drill bit about size 58- 60, or hole punch pliers
Dremel or other rotary tool
silver sheet or wire (scraps) for decorations if
you want (22- 24-gauge or so)
worklight
pendant chain, leather neck cord or bolo cord
CONTACT
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