Class 01:
- Intro and bio
- Overview of what class will cover
- What is it?
- What equipment is involved?
- Making an electroforming container (making a wire coil, making a wire bridge)
- Hooking up to electricity
- Copper solution
Class 02:
- What kind of objects can be electroplated?
- How to prepare items to be electroplated
- Using two-part solid epoxy
- Applying a protective coating
- Protecting exposed stones and fragile organic items
Class 03:
- Putting it all together
- How to create bails and ring shanks
- How to make a hook to hang pieces in solution
- Plugging the solution in to plate
- Troubleshooting
Class 04:
- ETCHING
- What is etching?
- What equipment is involved?
- Using Sharpie pens and solvent ink to make a mask
- Using iron-on transfers to make a mask
Class 05:
- Etching copper
- Etchants used and safety consideration
- Setting up an etching bath
- Applying a design mask
- Connecting to electricity
- Using packing tape to protect exposed areas
- Waiting for etch to complete
Class 06:
- Etching silver
- Etchants used and safety consideration
- Setting up the etching bath
- Applying the design mask
- Connecting to electricity
- Waiting for etch to complete
- Troubleshooting
- Disposing chemicals
Class 07:
- Discussion of pipe to be used and sizes to cut for bracelets
- Discussion of tools needed to form bracelet – demo on using MAPP
- gas torch
- Setting up work area
- How to use hammers and anvil
Class 08:
- How to measure wrist and determine length to cut from pipe
- How to cut pipe
- Hammering ends flat to establish “pillow shape”
- Establishing initial pattern of indentations in pipe
- What is annealing and how to anneal a copper pipe
- Increasing depth of depressions
Class 09:
- Forming folds
- Using dapping tools to enhance hammer work
- Finishing ends of pipe
- Turning bracelet on bracelet mandrel
- Finishing Techniques
BONUS!
- BONUS CLASS: How to rivet mount a bezel cup on an air chased bracelet and set a stone
- BONUS ITEM: Supplies list
- BONUS ITEM: Handy-dandy handouts
- BONUS ITEM: Chat transcript
Open Facebook Group to students of this course:
Curious Mondo: Electroforming, Etching, and Air Chasing
Time table:
9 hours
Level:
Basic / Intermediate / Advanced
Target market:
Jewelry makers, anyone who loves silversmithing, jewelry making, or want to start a new hobby or career
Main objective:
Learn how to create stunning jewelry by electroforming, etching and air chasing.
Prerequisite:
None
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