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Metal Arts Guild of Georgia
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(Thursday Afternoons) Intermediate Metalsmithing
Instructor
Regina Imbsweiler
In-Person Only
Thursdays
March 21 - May 16, 2024
2:00pm-5:30pm EST
8 Weekly Classes
$339
Class Description
This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class.
***Please Note: No Classes Week of March 30 - April 10***
1. Class Description and Objectives
We will start this class with a focus on constructing one or more stone settings, building on your previous experience and skill level. With an emphasis on design considerations, suggested projects include rings, pendants with handmade chains, and earrings in sterling silver and gold. Working with gold includes alloying, pouring ingots, as well as fabricating sheet, wire and tubing. On the advanced level, the class prepares those who want to make jewelry professionally, while paying close attention to every student's needs.
2. Topics Covered
LEVEL | INTERMEDIATE | ADVANCED |
METALLURGY | Overview of metal properties | Gold Alloys |
MEASURING/TRACING | Rectangle | Hexagon, Octagon |
BENDING/SCORING | Frame, rectangular bezel | Frame, rect. step bezel |
SOLDERING | Review, intro to mini torch Wire on sheet Fusing | Complex fabrication, incl. findings Gold on silver, other mixed metals Fusing |
FILING | Clean-up, rounding, fitting | Patterning, detailing |
FORMING | Dapping, tube making | Repousse |
FINISHING | Flex shaft and buffing review | Advanced Flex shaft |
STONE SETTING | Bezel pushers, other tools | Setting angular stones |
INGOTS | Recycle silver into sheet/wire | Recycle and/or alloy gold |
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Prerequisite
At least one Beginner and/or Intermediate class
Materials, Supplies & Tools
A blank notebook for designs and class notes, pencil and ink pen.
Stones that you would like to work with. If possible, bring stones that are a little more challenging than what you have already worked with. If you have already worked with round or oval shapes, try a different shape or smaller stones.
Please bring your materials, including silver scraps, to the first class. We will recycle scraps into workable sheets and wires.
Advanced jewelry making includes working with gold, if desired. Any unwanted jewelry from 14k up can be recycled.
It is also okay to work with non-precious metals, copper, brass and others, especially to practice soldering mixed metals.
Silver sheet and wire will be available on site from Dallas Vinson.
Blank Notebook, Pencil, Ink Pen
Sterling silver
18k or 22k gold (if desired)
Measuring Tools: Ruler, Calipers, Dividers
Hand Tools: Half-round hand file, half-round and knife-shaped needle files
Class Dates
March 21, 2024
March 28, 2024
April 4, 2024 (No Class)
April 11, 2024
April 18, 2024
April 25, 2024
May 2, 2024
May 9, 2024
May 16, 2024