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The Perfect Puff! Die-Formed Jewelry
Using silhouette dies in the hydraulic press gives you the ability to create an evenly puffed shape over and over – the perfect starting point for adding dimension or introducing multiples to your jewelry.
In this 2-day workshop you will learn the basics of hydraulic die forming including cutting and preparing acrylic die blanks, what to consider when planning a pressing, ways of altering pressings both before and after a press, in addition to hydraulic press safety and proper use!
Kaitlyn will have many samples to observe, study, and reference, and there will be time for experimentation before your final pressings. We will discuss and plan for adding findings, so you will leave with perfectly puffed pieces of jewelry!
Meet the instructor
Forever fascinated by boxes and lockets, Kaitlyn has been fabricating these and other objects since starting her metalsmithing career in 2006. Using traditional metalsmithing techniques, she creates objects that encourage her to share overwhelming emotion, especially when the right words cannot be found.
Kaitlyn earned her jewelry and metalsmithing degrees from Millersville University of Pennsylvania and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Through the years she has worked as a gallery manager, adjunct faculty, and workshop instructor at various institutions. She is currently the Program Coordinator at Metalwerx where she also teaches.
View Kaitlyn's work at www.kaitlynevans.com.
Materials & Tools
There is a $70 materials fee for this workshop that is payable upon registration. The materials kit covers high speed drill bit, skip-tooth saw blades, jewelers saw blades, slotted mandrel, screw mandrel, radial bristle discs, sterling silver sheet metal (3"x5"), copper sheet metal (3"x6"), brass sheet (3"x6"), sterling silver round wire, acrylic sheet, and other miscellaneous supplies to complete class projects.
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extra sheets of metal – copper, brass, or sterling silver; 3 x 3”; ~24, 22, or 20 gauge
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any pattern plates or silhouette dies you’d like to use or have questions about
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Mask – used during sanding acrylic
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closed-toe shoes - required for all Metalwerx classes
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ultra-fine point sharpie marker
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notebook or sketchbook and pencil
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comfortable clothing from natural fibers
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apron, if you prefer
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personal safety glasses, if you prefer - Metalwerx has these
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lunch