Fusing Gold and other Metals to Perforated Steel Sheet and Wire
Mild steel is a fabulous metal for jewelry, as it is lightweight, malleable, and affordable. When incorporated with fused gold and other metals, perforated patterns, and wire, your mixed metals creations are sure to pack a visual punch!
In this live, virtual workshop, students will learn the basics of working with mild steel, from cutting, texturing, forming, and soldering it. Fusing high karat gold and other metals to steel to add drama and excitement will also be covered. Then the class kicks things up a notch through fabricating and fusing alternative forms of steel, including steel wire and perforated steel in a range of patterns, from squares, circles, and ovals to honeycombs and more.
In addition, the instructor will cover how to finish the edges of perforated steel for comfort and a clean look, how to make striking bezels from perforated steel, how to layer wire, perforated steel, and steel sheet, as well as how to seal these jewelry pieces.
There will be Zoom Open Studio Time at 4:00PM Eastern Time on Monday 3/22/21, Wednesday 3/24/21, and Friday 3/26/21 for extra discussion, troubleshooting, and advice.
The instructor will also be available via text, phone, or email for additional support between 12:00PM and 4:00PM each class day.
Class will be held live via Zoom during the designated time frames. A link to the Zoom meetings will be sent via email.
Students will have access to the instructor's recorded demonstrations for 14 days after the workshop, but classes will not be recorded by Metalwerx.
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