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Let's Twist Again
This unique virtual class is all about stealing the long cherished secrets of blacksmiths to make jewelry! In the words of Alex himself: "I’ll show you how to sneak into their work shops and studios late at night and plunder all their anvils, hammers, and tongs. Just kidding. What we’re actually going to do is take the classic blacksmithing technique known as the pineapple twist and modify it for jewelry scale work. After mastering the basic principals and learning how to make a wide range of different patterns, I’ll show you how to make a cuff and a ring."
Meet the instructor
When Alex Boyd was a young boy he stole an enchanted ring from a powerful bruja. That night his slumber was disturbed by a tapping at his window. When he slid the window open a huge raven rushed in, flew around the room and perched on his bookshelf. "I know what you have taken from me," the raven cawed. "I don't know what you’re talking about," Alex lied, hiding his bejeweled finger behind his back. "No matter. It is your problem now. The wearer of that ring is indentured to create more talismans of power, either for 1000 years or until he makes something so sublime, so perfect, so beautiful that the spell is broken and he is freed." "1000 years it is," Alex said as he thrust the raven out the window and slammed it shut behind her. He has been making jewelry ever since.
Visit www.alexboydstudio.com to view Alex's work.
Materials & Tools
A list of suggested supplies that will be used for course demonstrations and objectives can be found by clicking HERE. Student participation during or in-between class sessions is encouraged but not required - observers are more than welcome. Any questions regarding the linked materials should be addressed directly to the instructor.