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Metalsmithing for jewellery workshop

October 28, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - October 29, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Details

Start:
October 28, 2017 @ 1:00 pm
End:
October 29, 2017 @ 7:00 pm
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Venue

Bloom and Grow, Koramangala
Jayanagar
Bangalore, India

Organizer

Bloom and Grow, Koramangala

This is a workshop for jewellery makers who would like to take their skills to the next level.

This will be a project based workshop. We will be focusing on cutting metal , surface texturing and finishing up

In 5-6 projects, you will learn
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How to handle a torch, balling up wire, annealing metal etc.
How to work harden using a hammer.
How to cut metal using shears.
Doming and shaping metal.
Filing/finishing projects, final polishing.
Cold connections – rivets& tabs.

You will NOT be learning sawing and soldering in this workshop. All cutting will be done with shears.

Workshop fees – Rs 7500 inclusive of material and tools provided (Some of the tools used at the workshop will be the instructor’s)

Materials provided, sheets of metal, copper and brass, beads
A small handheld torch.
Jewellers hammers,
files
Hole makers,
Brass brush for polishing