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Foundations in Metalsmithing: Statement Earrings

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Overview

Learn the basics of metalsmithing to make stunning statement earrings (and more!) - no torch required!

Getting started in metalsmithing doesn’t have to be scary. In Foundations in Metalsmithing: Statement Earrings, you’ll learn the basic skills you need to start making metal jewelry, as well as the design principles to create your own unique pair of statement earrings, all with less than $100 in tools! (And, you’ll be able to apply those tools and new-found skills to expand your ideas into a full line of jewelry!)

In this class, jewelry designer and metalsmith Megan Auman will show anyone how to get started making one of a kind metal jewelry.

You will learn how to:

  • Choose the right tools and materials for your metal jewelry projects.
  • Design incredible (and comfortable to wear) statement earrings with balance and movement.
  • Saw and pierce to create any shape from sheet metal.
  • File and finish your metal pieces so they look professional.
  • Create your own ear wires to finish off your unique design.

Whether you’re looking to grow your existing jewelry making knowledge or for a new creative outlet that you can proudly wear (and show off!), you’ll leave this class with your own pair of stunning statement earrings - and the skills and design chops to expand your ideas into a complete line of jewelry!  

Syllabus

  • Prerequisite #1: Basic Metalsmithing Tools
  • Project Overview: Statement Earrings
  • Designing Your Statement Earrings
  • Choosing the Right Metal for Your Statement Earrings
  • Transferring Your Earring Design to Your Metal
  • Sawing Basics: Putting the Blade in the Saw Frame
  • Sawing Basics: Bench Pin Setup and Hand/Body Position when Sawing
  • Troubleshooting & Student Hot Seat
  • Drilling Holes and Cutting Interior Shapes
  • Drilling Holes for Jump Rings and Ear Wires
  • Proper Workflow for Cutting Out Your Statement Earrings
  • Finishing Your Metal: Filing the Edges
  • Finishing Your Metal: Sanding the Surface
  • Finishing Your Metal: Choosing a Finish and Polishing
  • Finishing Your Metal: Sealing Brass and Copper to Prevent Tarnish
  • Making Jump Rings to Connect Your Metal
  • Making Ear Wires
  • Assembling and Evaluating Your Statement Earrings
  • Alternative Step: Soldering a Post onto Your Statement Earrings
  • Adjusting your Workflow for Soldering & Hot Seat
  • Taking Your Earring Design to the Next Level

Taught by

Megan Auman

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