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Patinas for the Jeweler's Studio
In this 2-day weekend workshop, students will learn safer, easy-to-use patination methods for metals that utilize accessible items such as kitchen chemicals to produce a wide array of blues, greens, browns, blacks, greys, and reddish tones on most metals.
Application methods and options for control of pattern and surface are will be covered thoroughly. The class will also address dyes, paints, sealing surfaces, and finishing techniques. Japanese approaches, smoked surfaces, immersion, pastes, bound materials, sawdusts, plant resist, flame resists, and more will be discussed. Given the breadth of information, the instructor will address the content and methodology using a compositional system, which will be easy is the theme. Students will experiment with a plethora of samples and are welcome to use the discussed patination methods on jewelry work, should they choose to bring them in.
Meet the instructor
Charles Lewton-Brain studied and worked in Europe and North America. He lectures and publishes internationally on his research into rapid manipulation of metal and it's surface for artistic and manufacturing purposes. He invented Fold-Forming, an internationally reconized new approach to working sheet metals. Head of the Jewellery/Metals Program at the Alberta College of Art and Design, he writes, exhibits and works in his studio. He is President of the Canadian Crafts Federation. He thinks of himself as an artist who works primarily in the context of body ornament. He is a founding partner in the world's largest free educational web site for jewelers, ganoksin.com and has over 700 pages of his writing there.
Materials & Tools
There is a $45 materials fee for this workshop payable upon registration. The materials kit fee covers 15 pieces of copper sheet metal (24g, 1"x2"), isopropyl/denatured alcohol, liquid dish soap, ammonia, white vinegar, salt, tape, liver of sulfur, tincture of iodine, latex gloves, rubber cement, rubber cement thinner, hydrogen peroxide, watercolor brushes, spritz bottles, cupric nitrate, ferric chloride, GM42 paint, brass black, plastic tri-foot prop, saw dust, powder abrasive cleaner, household cleaner, JAX2105 lacquer, turtle wax, cheesecloth, toothbrush, paper towels, sponges, long grain rice, lentils, and other various miscellaneous materials needed to complete workshop objectives.
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plant based materials - leafs or foliage (grass, ferns, ivy, etc.)
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gold or silver ink pen - optional (such as Amazon)
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plasticine - white - optional (such as Amazon)
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gauze pandage - optional (such as Amazon)
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studio apron
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studio towel
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notebook or sketchpad
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pen or pencil
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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