I realise that I am unknown to most people so I thought I would offer a gift to two people who are willing to take a chance and enrol in one of my classes at Art and Soul in Virginia as a thank you.
One person from my Capture my heart workshop and one person from No solder etched shadow box will receive one of my signature heart necklaces. ( Similar to this one).
Living in Western Australia (the most isolated capital city in the world) I assume that everyone else has better access to supplies and tools than I do. I have since discovered that this is not always the case. So I have adjusted my supply list for my classes to make it easier for those of you who would like to attend the workshop, but could not access the required tools. See below for the revised materials list. Don't be put off by the optional list as it is just that, optional. If you have the tools and want to bring them great, if not we will make do without them.
Capture my heart
Thursday March 1st
Kit Fee $20: Includes, Sheet metal, wire, silver wire, hand cast bronze twig, neoprene, tubing, bronze clasps and other surprises.
Essential
· Small riveting hammer or small ball peen hammer , either will do
· Safety glasses
· Precious object/ objects /focal bead to place inside your cage.
· Beads for decoration
· Long bead or focal piece to decorate the bottom of your cage.
If you have some of these tools bring them but they are not essential.
· Jewellers saw
· Centre punch
· Drill- battery – if you have one
· Table vice. Large and heavy is better
· Hand held vice. Can often be found in antique shops.
· Metal Bench block. Only bring if your table vice does not have one attached.
· Jewellery Bench pin- if you have one.
· Round nose pliers
· Needle nose pliers
· Flush cutters
· Metal scribe
· Metal file- small
· Sharpie – fine
· Tube cutting jig if you have one- for small tubing
· Small letter stamping set
No Solder Etched Shadow Box
Friday 2nd March
In this workshop you will learn several ways to create an etched wearable shadow box or slider charm, with no soldering. Learn different ways to fasten your box to hold your precious object safe. This can be adapted for pendants, miniature sculptures and bracelets. Highlight the beauty of your shadow box with a professional buffed surface or a lovely soft satin.
Kit Fee $15: Includes, Sheet metal, wire, metal strips, neoprene, tubing, bronze clasps, precut bezels and other surprises.
Essential
• Flat nosed pliers
• Safety glasses
• Riveting hammer or ball peen
• Charms, interesting decorative beads, buttons, and small bits and pieces
Optional
If you have some of these tools bring them but they are not essential.
• Tube cutting jig- jeweller’s tool – for small tubing.
• bracelet mandrel
• Small jewellery anvil
• Metal Bench block.
• Flush cutters- important must be flush cut
• Round nose pliers
• Battery Drill
• Jewellers Saw
• Jewellers Bench Pin
• Hand vice
• Rubber stamps- include texture and pattern stamps.
• Staz on stamp pad- black
• Black sharpie pen- medium tip is fine.
Please feel free to leave a comment or email me if you have any questions. info@christineatkins.net
