Date: Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, 9am-1pm (CST)
Instructor: Michelle Brennan
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Description: Using a variety of sheet metal (aluminum, copper, and brass), a mix of base metal steampunk components, a variety of metal texturing techniques, and rivets, this class will introduce students to basic metal-working techniques to create a unique, one-of-a-kind pendant.
Project Completion: Students will have enough time to finish the project during the class.
Materials Kit: Enough material for one necklace (aluminum sheet metal and wire, copper sheet metal and wire, brass sheet metal and wire, base metal steampunk components, stainless steel chain, stainless steel jump rings, stainless steel lobster clasp, templates, instructions).
Domestic US shipping included. (Please contact instructor directly to arrange for international or expedited shipping fees.)
(Materials kit is included in price when "Zoom/Kit combo" or "Kit only" option is selected.*)
Required Tools:
- Scissors
- Sharpie
- Chain nose pliers
- Flat nose pliers
- Metal shears
- Metal hand file
- Steel bench block
- Chasing hammer
- Texture hammer
- Nylon mallet
- Student files
- Metal ruler 6" or larger
- Metal hole punch (1.25mm or larger).
*Note: You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship Oct. 2, 2024, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until Oct. 30, 2024. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above.