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Reverse Roller Printing and Layering
Hoss Rogers
We will be creating cuffs using two techniques that I use in my own work to tell stories through jewelry – Reverse Roller Printing and Layering.
First, we will create a cuff using ‘Reverse roller printing’ which is a technique I came up with and have been perfecting for a few years. Basically, this is a process that creates a positive image on metal while still using traditional stamping and piercing techniques. There are so many exciting possibilities and I’ll be sharing a few of my stamping secrets as well.
Second, we will create a unique stamped layered cuff using stamping, piercing, soldering, forming and finishing techniques. This offers a vast array of possibilities on both the outside and the inside of your bracelet.
I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to teach these techniques and help each of you create some amazing pieces.
We Be Bezelin - Gold Bezel Fabrication
Sam Woehrmann
Learn to fabricate bezel settings out of 22k gold, 18k gold and sterling silver. We will focus on geometric shapes, fancy cuts, faceted gems, rough surfaces like crystals or pearls, and cabochons. Tube setting tricks and soldering those into designs for structural elements with stones in place. Along with different ways to connect settings together and finally setting gemstones into finished pieces.
Gold on Silver, Three Ways
Jenny Reeves
This project-based class combines an intro to fusing Argentium sterling silver and three different - and cost efficient - techniques for adding gold to your work. Students will learn to fuse Argentium wire, sheet, granules and filings to create a pendant, ring and earrings, all with different applications of fused or bonded gold - 18K gold filings and granules, 24K keum-boo and Aura 22, a paint-on 22K gold. Students will learn tips to make granules and filings quickly, explore innovative ways to apply gold and choose the best techniques for each design - and lots of clever tricks to take your work to the next level. Projects can be adapted to different skill levels so both beginners and experienced metalsmiths can learn something new.
