Perforated Steel Jewelry workshop by Bette Barnett

Perforated Perfection: Creating Jewelry from Perforated Steel and Wire

Name: Perforated Perfection: Creating Jewelry from Perforated Steel and Wire
SKU: 351
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$125, discounted for multiple classes

October 19-20

Day 1 Workshop 10 am-12 pm Pacific Time
Day 2 Open Studio 3 pm Pacific Time

Of all the forms of steel available, perforated steel sheet is the most exciting and interesting. Perforated steel sheet has been stamped or punched to create different opening patterns, including circles, squares, honeycomb, slotted, octagon, expanded and more. The patterns offer an exciting opportunity to explore a wide range of design options. In this workshop, we’ll unlock the creative potential of perforated steel sheet.

You will learn to:

Understand the fundamentals of sourcing and ordering perforated steel sheet
Design pieces of jewelry that maximize the perforated steel patterns
Cut, form and soldering it
Create bezels, bails and frames with perforated steel
Explore different design possibilities with perforated steel
Combine different perforated steel patterns
Create basic dimensional forms with perforated steel
Finish edges, ends, seams and corners
Combine wire with perforated steel
Fuse non-ferrous metals to perforated steel and wire
Apply a heat patina to create a range of different colors including inky black
Seal your jewelry using a high-grade wax

Skill Level

Students should be comfortable using a torch and should possess basic metal working skills, such as sawing, filing and forming. Students should be knowledgeable about safe practices in a jewelry studio.

Kit

$45 including shipping USPS flat rate small box For U.S. students, kits will be shipped approximately at least one week before the class start. For non-U.S. students the timing and shipping cost will be based on location.

4 pieces of perforated steel sheet in various patterns 5" x 8" 20-22g
2 pieces of steel sheet 5" x 8" 20 g
Black annealed wire 10g 12"
Black annealed wire 16g 24"
Sample of metal wax for sealing
Handouts (Patterns for two class projects, course presentation handouts, and source sheets for purchasing materials and supplies)

Student-Provided Supplies

Note that the sources shown are merely examples. Many different vendors can be sourced for these products. In addition to the general list for tools and supplies needed for working with steel (see “Basic Tools and Supplies” PDF below), you will need to provide the following supplies, materials and tools for this class:

Gold wire. Minimum 1” of 14g gold wire (either 14k, 18k or 20k) Rio Grande
Optional but helpful: Flexshaft and the burs or wheels that you like to use (3M radial disc wheels are particularly good for steel).

Basic Tools & Supplies

For supplies, materials and tools that you will need to provide for all classes, please refer to the basic list for tools and supplies needed for working with steel in the pdf below. As with the list of class-specific supplies (above), many of these are items that you may have on hand. Note that the sources shown are merely examples. Many different vendors can be sourced for these products.

Basic Tools and Supplies for Working with Steel »

All classes are $125 each. If you sign up for two classes, each class is $110, and for three or more classes, $100. The cost of a kit, if any, will be additional. Discounts for multiple classes will be applied at checkout.