| Byzantine Chain Bracelet Workshop with Janice Metz | ||
| Whether you call this design the Byzantine, Inca puña or the Idiot’s Delight it is still one of the most versatile chains around. In the workshop, we will discuss the option of making your own links, different tools used in making a chain, and the proper way to close the links. We will be using pre-made anodized aluminum links and matching magnetic clasp for this project. |
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| When: |
Saturday, JUNE 23, 2018 |
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CCRMC Members: |
$50 $60 $15 |
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| Bring: | Two pairs of flat-nose pliers. Plier tips should be no larger than ¼” wide, smooth-jawed, so the ridges will not mark up the rings. Optivisors or magnifying glasses, if needed, and battery powered light(s) if needed. | |
| To make a reservation for this workshop, send an email to: Workshop size is limited, so early registration is recommended. |
JenFT4@gmail.com | |
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This workshop will explore the basics of enameling. Everyone will have the opportunity to kiln fire some copper pieces and learn how glass fuses to metal. |
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| When: |
Saturday, JUNE 23, 2018 |
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| CCRMC Members: Non-Members |
$50 + $10 material fee $65 + $10 material fee |
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| Bring: | Please wear closed-toe shoes! The Kiln gets up to 1600F, so foot protection is necessary. Also, be prepared to get a little dirty, nothing crazy, but don’t wear nice clothes. Beginner to advanced students welcome I recommend students get creative and bring in some copper shapes that they would like to enamel. | |
Instructor will supply: |
I will provide all necessary copper, enamel and tools. I will also be providing plenty of shapes and test pieces as well as loads of add on fun, such as silver foil, glass threads and milli Fiori. |
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| To make a reservation for this workshop, send an email to: Workshop size is limited, so early registration is recommended. |
sharon@sharonkaplanjewelry.com | |
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Learn a little kitchen table metalsmithing. Using a butane torch, fuse skinny Argentium Silver stack rings. Then solder a little premade bezel cup onto one of your fused rings, insert a cabochon and burnish it to stay securely in your new piece of jewelry. You will also learn to make your own head pins and small Argentium Silver balls. Sterling silver has 92.5% fine silver, Argentium has 93.5% and a touch of Germanium which makes it very tarnish resistant. Argentium silver is made from reclaimed silver. |
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| When: | Saturday, June 23, 2018 |
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CCRMC Members: |
$55 + $20 Materials |
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| Bring: | Eye Protection, butane torch (I recommend Blazer Big Shot Butane Torch, available at Amazon for about $41) a steel ring mandrel (if you have it) a ball pen hammer, a pair of flush cutters. |
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| Instructor will supply: | Enough Argentium silver for several rings, headpins and small silver balls, bezel cups, cabochons and everything else needed, except torch. | |
| To make a reservation for this workshop, send an email to: Workshop size is limited, so early registration is recommended. |
jetsens@jetsens.com | |
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Quick and Easy Wipe Etching Workshop with Ruth Shapiro |
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Learn how to etch copper or brass with a quick, foolproof technique, perfect for that one of a kind piece when you want to finish it, start to finish, in less than an hour, with minimum fuss, mess, and equipment. No prior experience necessary. All materials supplied. If you have taken my etching workshop before, this is a shortened version, good to renew your skills! |
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| When: |
Saturday, June 23, 2018 2:15 pm - 6:00pm Room C |
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CCRMC Members: |
$65 |
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| Bring: | Wear old clothes or bring an apron; any special rubber stamp you want to use, or any special vinyl stickers you want to use; eye protection if you don’t wear glasses. Lines of stamp should be at least as thick as a fine Sharpie marker line, about 1mm. for best results. | |
| Instructor will supply: | Everything needed | |
| To make a reservation for this workshop, send an email to: Workshop size is limited, so early registration is recommended. |
ruthshapiro@gmail.com | |
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Enameling Basics Workshop with Sharon Kaplan |
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This workshop will explore the basics of enameling. Everyone will have the opportunity to kiln fire some copper pieces and learn how glass fuses to metal. |
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| When: |
Sunday JUNE 24, 2018 |
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CCRMC Members: |
$50 + $10 material fee $65 + $10 material fee |
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| Bring: | Please wear closed-toe shoes! The Kiln gets up to 1600F, so foot protection is necessary. Also, be prepared to get a little dirty, nothing crazy, but don’t wear nice clothes. Beginner to advanced students welcome I recommend students get creative and bring in some copper shapes that they would like to enamel. |
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| Instructor will supply: | I will provide all necessary copper, enamel and tools. I will also be providing plenty of shapes and test pieces as well as loads of add on fun, such as silver foil, glass threads and milli Fiori. |
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| To make a reservation for this workshop, send an email to: Workshop size is limited, so early registration is recommended. |
sharon@sharonkaplanjewelry.com | |
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Netting Bangle Bracelet Workshop with Janice Metz |
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We will be making a beautiful bangle bracelet utilizing the Netting Stitch technique. You can choose your own colors by purchasing your own beads or purchase the kit provided. A materials list will be provided with your reservation. This is an easy project and works up fairly quickly. Be careful, these bracelets are habit forming! You will want one in every color. You will need pearls or fire-polished beads with seed beads to make this bangle. |
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| When: |
Sunday, July 24, 2018 1:45 pm - 5:00pm Room B |
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CCRMC Members:
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$50 |
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Materials list will be available upon your reservation |
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| To make a reservation for this workshop, send an email to: Workshop size is limited, so early registration is recommended. |
JenFT4@gmail.com | |
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| Have you ever tried to get the perfect, velvety green patina on your metal creation, either to have it rub off, or change color when you add a protective finish? Can’t wait for days for the color you want to develop naturally? Do you want to add color to your project without investing in expensive enamels or powder coating equipment? Have you ever chipped a stone as you were setting it in a piece you’ve spent days making? I have the solution (no pun intended) for these problems! They are quick, easy, and versatile, using commonly available materials. No experience required. You will leave with a pair of earrings or a pendant, and many samples, plus some supplies to take home. |  |
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Sunday, June 24 |
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| Bring: | Wear old clothes or bring an apron; eye protection if you don’t wear glasses; If you have a piece of metal you would like to patina, or a stone to repair, feel free to bring it. If you took my etching workshop, you might want to color one of the pieces you made. Important: You will need to bring a craft (Exacto) knife. | |
| Instructor will supply: | I will provide plenty of samples with which to practice. | |
| To make a reservation send an email to: Workshop size is limited, so early registration is recommended. |
ruthshapiro@gmail.com | |
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Small accent stones can be used to add visual interest and complexity to Learn how to drill a cabochon, fabricate a silver bezel, set the accent All tools, materials, silver and gemstones will be provided. BTW - If you bring a spare necklace, you'll be able to wear it home. |
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| When | Sunday, June 24, 2018 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm Room C |
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| CCRMC Members: Non-Members |
$75 $85 |
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| Bring: | Yourself | |
| Instructor will bring: | All tools, materials, silver and gemstones will be provided. | |
| To make a reservation, send an email to: Workshop size is limited, so early registration is recommended. |
Brad@Greenheart.com | |
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