WE ARE GLAD TO WELCOME…Bette Barnett | Precious Illusions: Painting With Powdered Bronzes on Steel | Friday, February 6, 2026 | 8:30 am until 4:30 pm (1-hour lunch)
$255.00
Discover the bold beauty of bronze fused to steel in this one-day hands-on workshop focused on painting with powdered bronzes.
Building on the techniques developed in the instructor’s popular “Painting with Powdered Metals” class, this version dives into the rich color variations of bronze—from warm coppery hues to golden and silvery tones.
Even the rich color of gold can be mimicked by bronze powder—a big plus considering today’s outrageous price of gold.
You’ll learn how to apply and fuse atomized bronze powders in various formulations to steel to create painterly effects, textured surfaces, and luminous finishes.
Through layering, masking, and surface manipulation, you’ll explore how to treat steel like a canvas while creating striking dimensional effects.
Ideal for jewelers seeking new ways to add color, contrast, and depth to their work.
While the class focuses on technique, students will be provided with patterns and instructions for creating either a cuff or pendant as a learning tool.
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Description
Title of class:Precious Illusions: Painting with Powdered Bronzes on Steel
Instructor: Bette Barnett
Date of Class: February 6, 2026
Time: 8:30 am until 4:30 pm (1-hour lunch)
Level: Advanced beginner (must be comfortable using a jeweler torch at high heat)
Type: Combination of both techniques and project
Class Fee: $255
Kit Fee: $115
Kit Includes
1 sheet steel 20g 12”x12” (extra available for purchase during class)
10g Brilliant Bronze powdered metal clay*
10g Rose Bronze powdered metal clay*
10g Smart Bronze powdered metal clay*
10g White Satin powdered metal clay*
20 g White Bronze powder*
2 small paint brushes
3 stainless steel lab spoons
6 small plastic cups with lids
3 wool daubers
1 Shofu wheel to remove excess patina from fused bronze
Shared Supplies (cost pro-rated per-student)
- White paste flux
- Yellow ochre
- Sodium bisulfate (pickle)
- Pumice cleanser
- Skotchbrite scrub pads
- Metal scrub brushes
- Presto Black PC9 patina
- Sealer wax
*Note: instructor may make substitutions based on availability. Additional amounts of steel and powdered bronzes available for purchase during class.
Instructor will have the following for use in class
Heat gun
Spray bottles with water
Third hands
Foredom Bench Lathe with an assortment of wheels (3M radial, unitized)
Drill bits
Abrasive wheels for flex shaft
And use of the following equipment in class
Bench Shear—Open throat shear capable of cutting up to 18g steel sheet
Soldering station setups
Torches
Pickle pot
Flex shafts
Student Supply List
6”x6” solderite board or equivalent to carry project from workbench to soldering stations
Saw frame
Saw blades in an assortment 2/0, 3/0, 4/0 (Nanoblades from PepeTools recommended)
Files—preferred size and coarseness
Sandpaper in various grits
#3 welding glasses (available from welding shop or Amazon)
Solder pick
Silver solder (easy) wire or sheet
Scissors
Sketch pad, pencil and eraser
Particulate mask (N95 or equivalent)
Battery-operated or rechargeable task lamp for work station
Safety glasses
Magnification – Optivisor for example
Instructor Email Address: bette@studiomigoto.com
Instructor Website: studiomigoto.com
DO YOU NEED ANY SUPPLIES OR TOOLS FOR CLASS?
PRE-ORDER THEM TODAY!
Many of our students have asked us to help streamline the process of gathering their supplies and tools for classes, and we have come up with a way we think will work for you.
SJ Jewelry Supply in Phoenix is owned and operated by a wonderful family, headed by Mario Morales. His wife, Erika, and son, Steven, round out the staff, and they are excited to help make gathering your supplies easy and stress free. We guarantee they will make life easier for you! No kidding!
Here’s how it will work….
- Once you have determined what you will need for class, send an email with your request for products and/or tools to SJ Jewelry Supply
- Go to our website, open the class description for the class, scroll down to the section “Student Supplies,” cut and paste the items you want to purchase into an email to Mario.
- Here’s their email address mailto:info@sjjewelrysupply.com
- When they receive your email, they will send you a return email acknowledging receipt of your request
- In this email, they will instruct you about payment methods
- Once your order is filled, they will send you a second email with confirmation stating your order is complete
- Included in this email, they will give you instructions on how to pick up your orders upon arrival in September!
Sound easy? We think it’s going to help take the stress out of preparing for classes!