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Jewelry Finishing Techniques
This class is currently full. Please see our additional workshop on 11/2/12.
Do you want to do a better job of cleaning up and finishing jewelry? Would you like to learn how to properly use flexible shaft equipment? Have you ever wondered which flex shaft attachments to use, or when it's appropriate to use a polishing machine instead? This workshop answers these important questions--and gives you the skills to polish to perfection!
Other topics in this information packed workshop include: using a tumbler and ultrasonic cleaner, choosing from the many types of grinding and de-burring wheels, proper use of the buffing machine, removing solder and file marks without sandpaper, and proper care of polishing equipment.
You can see more of Joy's work on her website www.joyraskin.com or her webstore http://store.metalornaments.com/
Meet the instructor
Joy Raskin has been a silversmith since 1984 and has exhibits throughout the United States, Ireland and New Zealand, showcasing both her jewelry and flatware designs. Joy is a native of New Hampshire, having attended public schools in Manchester and Concord and was accepted as a member of the League of NH Craftsmen while still in high school. She received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and her MFA from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Joy is an instructor at Metalwerx in Waltham, MA, The Craft Center in NH, Sharon Art Center, and many other schools.
Joy has received many awards for her work. She was commissioned by the NH State Council on the Arts to create the Cultural Access Award for the Governor’s Awards in the Arts in 2001. Her work is included in many collections, including the White House and Smithsonian Institution. Joy's work is found in multiple galleries throughout New England, including the League of NH Craftsmen Galleries, Boston Society of Arts & Crafts, Guilford Art Center, Millbrook Gallery, and others.
Materials & Tools
There is a $25 materials fee for this workshop, payable to the instructor at class that includes assorted grinding and de-burring wheels.
- Problem pieces for demonstrations including fire scale, scratches, excess solder, etc.
- safety glasses
- Aprons