Description

Instructor: Ace McCasland

Title of Class: The Poetry of Motion: kinetic earrings

Date of Class: January 28, 2023

Number of hours of class: 6

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Level: intermediate

Type: technique and project

Class Description:

Poetry is often written to create emotional response through meaning and rhythm.

When integrated into art, such as silver and stone in this case, poetry refers to the beauty of expression.

In this class, we will explore the rhythm of poetry by taking an organic approach to creating a pair of unusual kinetic earrings that dance and sway, while discussing what it means to embrace the art of imperfection.

We will explore prong setting as well as bezel setting, play with many, many different kinds of hinges, as well as introduce unusual, organic silver elements, including semi-hollow forms, to add texture and intrigue to our pieces.

This is an INTERMEDIATE class: there will be lots of tricky soldering, and teensy tiny tubing to fuss with. but you know it will be worth it.

Fee: $195

Kit Fee: $100

Kit Includes:

two rose cut cabs (variety depends upon availability.

if you choose to do multiple stones, i will have additional on hand for purchase)

sterling silver tubing

24 gauge silver sheet

bezel wire

16g sterling silver wire

18g sterling silver wire

20g sterling silver wire

knife edge pumice wheel w/ mandrel

snap on sanding discs w/ mandrel

wire solder

3M polishing paper

#55 drill bit

bronze bitlets

and more!

The following will be available for use in class

soldering stations – including torches, soldering platforms, fuel, quench bowls, table protection

pickle pots – including pickle and neutralizer, paper towels

patina pot – including patina, neutralizer, paper towels

flex shafts

Student Supply List

scrap silver (wire, sheet, bezel, whatever you have)

chasing hammer

ballpeen hammer

flush cutters

jewelers saw and blades (#2/0)

steel bench block

bench pin / 3” or 4” C-Clamp to secure bench pin (tables vary in thickness)

pliers – flat nose, chain nose, round nose

files – hand files and needle files

cross lock tweezers

prong/bezel pusher burnisher for bezels

sharpie

scissors

ruler (with mm reading helpful)

sanding sticks and/or sandpaper (220-400 grit)

cut lube or wax for burs / saw blades

safety glasses

Optional Supply List

Work light and extension cord

Magnification if required

Instructor’s email: [email protected]

Instructor’s website: https://www.studiolunaverde.com

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• Once you have determined what you will need for each class, send an email with your request for products and/or tools to SJ Jewelry Supply
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