Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024, 1:30 - 4:30pm (CDT)
Instructor: Marti Brown
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Description: Ginkgo’s are among the oldest living plants on the earth. They are also among the most favored trees being cultivated around the world today. You can cut, texture and color your own ginkgo leaves to wear whenever you want.
No anodizer…no problem. An anodizer can be rented for a 3 week period from the instructor. ($75) As demonstrated in the VEC Anodizing Short, batteries can be also be used for this process. This option, however, provides a more limited color palette than when an anodizer is used.
Project Completion: students will have enough class time to complete project.
Materials Kit: Niobium sheet, templates, niobium earwires, niobium rivets, 3m sanding pad.
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:
- Anodizer (or 12 - 9V batteries) Don't have an anodizer? You can rent one!
- Scissors
- Chain nose
- Wire cutters (flush)
- Metal ruler (6")
- Metal student files
- Needle files
- Metal shears
- Bench block
- Riveting hammer
- Hole punch pliers (1.50mm)
*Note: Kit only and extra kit options do not include instructions or recording. You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship April 3, 2024, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until May 1, 2024. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above.