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All About Bangles!
Come spend the weekend in our teaching studio to learn all about making beautiful sterling silver bangles!
In this intro-level workshop, students will learn the basics of jewelry making, including simple soldering, using a jewelers saw and files, and basic forming skills using texturing hammers and bracelet presses and mandrels. The first day will be devoted to the art of creating a properly sized bangle for each participant's wrist, working initially with bronze as a model to be repeated in silver; the second day will offer the opportunity for exploration of textures and variations of the basic bangle to create truly unique pieces reflecting the stylistic expressions of each student.
Two different jewelry metals will be introduced in this workshop: bronze and Argentium silver. Students will learn about the properties of each and how a metal alloy's characteristics offer advantages with respect to the fabrication process.
Participants can expect to finish the workshop with at least five silver bangles and their bronze samples as well as a strong understanding of basic jewelry studio precious materials and operations.
Meet the instructor
Emily joined the Studiomate Artists’ community at Metalwerx in 2015. Since then, she has been enjoying the Metalwerx community, pursuing her quest for skill acquisition in techniques involving metal fabrication of jewelry and small-scale functional objects. Her favorite metalworking techniques include fusing, soldering, and texturing; lately she has been focused on developing skills in the art of filigree. As a life-long rock-hound, she also has a fascination with gems, pearls, and other materials’ potential as adornment for pieces made using classic silversmithing techniques.
In 2020, Emily joined the Virtual Course Team at Metalwerx, and continues to host many of Metalwerx’ virtual classes, working with an incredible line-up of instructors and dedicated students from around the globe. When it comes to Metalwerx, Emily considers herself to always be the luckiest person in the room!
Visit Emily's Instagram (@emilyglimp) to view her work and processes!
Materials & Tools
There is a $120 materials for this course which is payable upon registration. The materials kit fee covers round bronze wire (10g), round Argentium silver wire (10g + 12g), saw blades, Argentium silver solder (medium) and use of other miscellaneous consumables items needed for workshop objectives.
- notebook or sketchpad
- pen or pencil
- closed-toe shoes - required in the Metalwerx studio
- lunch - Metalwerx has a fridge, toaster oven, and microwave