Robert Lopez | Full Bloom | Thursday, February 7 and Friday, February 8, 2019 | 9 am until 4 pm
$330.00
Two day workshop to include:
Layering & Texturing. This workshop will focus on layering textures and fusing them together, giving this organic pendant depth dimension.
Rolling Mill. We will pass the silver sheet through the rolling mill to change some of the textures previously applied to the sheet giving the metal subtle yet interesting textures.
Argentium Sterling Silver: We will cover the benefits of working with tarnish resistant Argentium Sterling Silver. Argentium is a silver alloy that is whiter and brighter than traditional sterling and can be annealed softer and hardened beyond traditional sterling. We will be fusing Argentium silver granules, water casts, sheet and wire; enabling us to cut back on solder joints.
Water casting. A demonstration will be provided instructing students on the basics of making water cast using scrap silver. The cups and disc formed during the demonstration will be used by students on project pieces.
Bezel setting. I will also instruct students on the process and benefits of constructing a thick wall bezel with notches for setting a cabochon. Robert will offer several types of stones for students to choose from.
Granulation. Melting silver into balls used to bridge gaps with fusing techniques.
Stamping. Stamping textures into the silver in random patterns using hand filed stamps adds a quick and easy way to add texture.
Patina & Polishing. Students will have the option of adding a colorful patina and a bright shiny polish to the silver.
The workshop will also cover texturing, soldering, patina, forming, filing, sanding, shaping and finishing. This project has a lot going on with many techniques yet can be tweaked to make it your own, so if you sign up for this class bring your A game!!!!
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Title: Full Bloom
Instructor: Robert Lopez
Date of Class: 02/07/2019 – 02/08/2019
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Level: Intermediate
Type: Project/skill – oriented
Class Fee: $330
Kit Fee: $120 (payable to instructor at workshop)
Kit Fee Includes
Argentium silver sheet (various gauges)
Argentium round silver wire (various gauges)
Argentium half round wire
Cabochon
Solder
Water Casts
Instructor will have the following for use in class
Torches
texturing hammers
soldering supplies and stations
rolling mill
roller printing papers
texturing materials
patina
titanium resist
polishing supplies
Stinger Riveting System
Student Supply List
(All optional if flying to workshop. Instructor will have all tools listed to be shared if needed. You may have preferred tools so bring them if you can!)
Safety glasses
Files
Rawhide hammer
Metal shears
Bench pin
Steel bench block
Basic jewelry making tools, flush cutters, round nose plies, flat nose pliers
Bezel pusher
Optivisor
Ear plugs
Battery powered Ott light
3″-4” C-clamp may be needed to clamp bench pin to table
Instructor Email Address: rml313@aol.com
Instructor Website: www.robertlopezdesigns.com
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PRE-ORDER YOUR CLASS SUPPLIES TODAY!
Many of our students have asked us to help streamline the process of gathering their supplies and tools for classes, and we have come up with a way we think will work for you.
SJ Jewelry Supply in Phoenix is owned and operated by a wonderful family, headed by Mario Morales. His wife, Erika, and son, Steven, round out the staff, and they are excited to help make gathering your supplies easy and stress free. We guarantee they will make life easier for you! No kidding!
Here’s how it will work….
- Once you have determined what you will need for each class, send an email with your request for products and/or tools to SJ Jewelry Supply
- Go to our website, open the class description for each of the classes in which you are enrolled, scroll down to the section “Student Supplies,” cut and paste the items you want to purchase into an email to Mario.
- Here’s their email address mailto:info@sjjewelrysupply.com
- When they receive your email, they will send you a return email acknowledging receipt of your request
- In this email, they will instruct you about payment methods
- Once your order is filled, they will send you a second email with confirmation stating your order is complete
- Included in this email, they will give you instructions on how to pick up your orders upon arrival in Tucson
Sound easy? We think it’s going to help take the stress out of preparing for classes!
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