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Paperclip Style Bracelet
Join us for a one-day onsite course to unlock the super accessible yet intricate craft of a linked bracelet, with specific focus placed on the “paperclip” motif. Learn the technical methodology of creating links using intentionally chosen shapes, refine and hone soldering skills, learn to apply a flawless finish, and design custom closures for your unique paperclip chain.
Perfectly timed for the Holiday season, this course will empower you to create heartfelt, handcrafted gifts or allow you the opportunity to adorn yourself with personalized treasure. Whether you’re a seasoned jeweler or ready to delve into the world of jewelry making for the first time, come join us and leave with the expertise to craft something truly wearable and uniquely handmade.
Meet the instructor
Allie is a Santa Clarita, CA native. During her younger years, she and her family rooted in a quaint town outside of Boston, MA. Allie later went on to attend Massachusetts College of Art & Design, where she graduated with a BFA in Jewelry & Metalsmithing.
Started in January 2020, Allie Keast Jewelry emerged as a creative means to capture and transform the many beautiful elements that surround and influence us. Inspired by her love of collecting ephemera; jewelry making has facilitated her desire to give these findings a new life.
Each piece is thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted to last, using hand sourced and recycled materials from all over, but predominantly from the Northern East Coast.
Allie's work has been featured in Milano Jewelry Drops, MassArt and the Fuller Craft Museum. You can catch her at various Artisan Markets selling her work throughout New England.
When Allie isn't in her studio, you can find her scurrying the New England sea shores for lost shells and stones, or lounging with her best bud and ANK mascot, Rusty the bearded dragon.
Visit www.alliekeastjewelry.com to view Allie's work.
Materials & Tools
There is a $27 materials fee for this course which is payable upon registration. The materials kit fee includes ample 16g and 14g sterling silver wire to make the chain links, snap-on mandrel, sanding discs, and other miscellaneous consumables items needed for workshop objectives.
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pencil, sketchbook
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ultra fine-point sharpie permanent marker
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Safety glasses or reading glasses for working up close. Metalwerx has some available to use, but please bring a pair if you prefer your own.
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If students already have metalworking experience and want to bring their favorite hand tools, they are welcome to. It is not necessary for students to bring tools. Metalwerx has plenty available for use at class.
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studio apron
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studio towel
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closed-toe shoes - required in the Metalwerx studio
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lunch - Metalwerx has a fridge, toaster oven, and microwave