April Bower | Metal Mosaic: fabricated in Argentium silver | Monday, January 30, 2023 | 8:30 am until 5:00 pm
$225.00
Create unique mosaics of textures & shapes with fused Argentium, with a sophisticated adjustable shank for a large and dramatic ring (or pendant if you prefer).
Learn: Textures, framing, fusing, design, & Argentium silver.
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Description
Instructor: April Bower
Title of Class: Metal Mosaic: fabricated in Argentium silver
Date of Class: Monday, January 30, 2022
Number of hours of class: 7-hours
Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Level: Must be comfortable with torch & saw
Type: combination of technique and project-based
Kit Fee $95* Price may need adjustment due to change in precious metals price.
Kit Includes
26g ARSS sheet 1.5”x2”
12g ARSS round wire 6”
18g ARSS sheet ¾” x 3”
22g ARSS sheet 1”x4”
16g ARSS round wire 4”
0000 steel wool and pro polish pad
consumables like fuel, flux & solder, as well as use of tools and equipment to create a studio where there is none
use of instructor’s tools
Student Supply List
bench pin
Jewelers saw & 3/0 blades (or close)
bench block
leather or non-mar mallet
side cutters
metal shears
hand files & sanding sticks to smooth edges
sharpie marker, fine tip
tweezers for arranging things
scratch brush
safety glasses , dust mask
your usual hand tools, pliers, ruler, sharpie etc
Studio Tools supplied
templates
Torch.
Solder Set Up
flux:
patina:
Rolling mill
Polishing lathe
Belt sander
flex shaft and burs for cleanup and polishing.
ring mandrels
Polished planishing hammer
Sand bag & nylon mallets
Optional Supply List
So you don’t have to share
Round or square ring mandrel
templates
Bending or forming pliers
Additional Class Comments: I will have a few of required tools available to share if you can’t bring or forgot
Instructor Email Address: [email protected]
Instructor Website: www.AprilBower.com