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This class will focus on using cold connections to join metals
together and to embellish your metal components. You can effectively
use these skills to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Not
only do cold connections offer you an alternative to soldering,
they are decorative in their own right.
On Day One we will cover these topics:
Wire rivets
Fancy wire rivets
Bolts
Telescoping bolts
Sliding rivets
Staples
The jewelry pieces shown above are samples of what you can
do with cold connections. Depending on the complexity of the
design you select, you may or may not be able to complete a project
in class. It is my intention that you will know how to make all
of the above connections by the end of the Day One class.
You will also learn to saw, file, and drill - all important
skills for red hot mamas.
Please note: You do not have to sign up for Cold Joints
for Red Hot Mamas - Day Two in order to take this class. |
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What to bring to class:
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flush or semi-flush cutters
Ball peen hammer
Rawhide mallet
Needle files
8 inch half-round second cut file
6 inch ruler
6 inch Jeweler's saw
Saw blades 2/0 and 5/0
Cut Lube
Bench pin and anvil
Center punch
Riveting hammer
Particulate mask
Design stamps (we will have them for sale)
Sharpie/indelible pen
Selection of beads for a bracelet or necklace
Texturing hammers if you have them (don't worry if you don't)
Bolts (we will have for sale in the class)
Note book to take notes
Copy of Seller's permit if you want to avoid paying tax on beads,
sheet metal, and wire
Wire and Sheet Metal
2 feet 16 G dead soft, sterling, copper, or brass round wire
1 foot 14 G dead soft, sterling, copper, or brass round wire
1feet 18 G dead soft, sterling, copper, or brass round wire
Sterling silver, copper or brass sheet metal, 22 or 24 G
Please note:
If you wish to purchase one or more of the above items,
please place your order at least 2 weeks prior to the class.
www.conniefox.com. Because
many of the items are heavy, it is very difficult for me to bring
them with me.
Please note: I recommend you pre-make 16 jump rings
if you plan to make a necklace or bracelet; use your judgment
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