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The Chain Gang: Unique Chains and Links
Learn strategies for making unique chains and linkages. A wide range of chain styles will be demonstrated and explained including a variety of fused, cold-connected, woven, and soldered link chains. Attention will also be paid to how participants can incorporate pre-made components into their original chain designs.
Students will become exposed to the rich tradition of classical techniques as well as the practical shortcuts for making work efficiently. Morning demos will take up the first part of class each day and then students will have time to work independently. Pursue ideas and experiment with a variety of samples, or focus on a particular piece (or pieces, depending on their complexity). This workshop is appropriate for beginners as well as advanced students.
Meet the instructor
Paulette Werger is a metalsmith and teacher who works in Lebanon, NH. She sells her work both nationally and internationally and is owner of Metalpeople East, a jewelry and hollow ware studio. She has taught metalsmithing at the University of WI, Montana State University, and at craft schools throughout the country.
Materials & Tools
Paulette will have a selection of wire in fine silver and Argentium silver for sale by the foot. Each student will also receive a fresh solderite pad for fusing and soldering Argentium for a small fee. Students can choose to purchase what they need for their projects at the class. She will also have a selection of pre-made commercial components from Halstead for students to purchase as needed and incorporate into their designs as well.
- A pair of chain nose pliers
- Fresh solderite pad for fusing and soldering Argentium
- (OPTIONAL) A selection of 18, 20, and 22 gauge wire in fine silver, copper, sterling, or Argentium.