Getting tired of just dome shapes? Ever wanted to have a puffy shape that’s just a little more? I have your answer! Join me for a day of puffing metal. We’ll puff out these great hearts using my top-secret, oh so easy, no hydraulic press needed, method. We’ll then saw them into little pendants and enamel them with powder glass that we fire with a torch. This should be an instant gratification class! If you’re a beginner don’t be shy! This will be a great class for you. If you have experience, then you will probably be able to make more than one! We’ll hammer, drill, saw and enamel out hearts out!
Kit Fee: $10
Supply List:
- 24ga or roofing copper (22ga will work too) check your hardware store my Craft American stocks it in 12” tall rolls that they sell by the foot. If you can’t find it there, try here
You’ll only need a few square inches, 6 “ x 6” would yield quite a few hearts.
- a bench pin, I like this one if you get this one you’ll need to saw a narrow v slot in the wood. I just use my jeweler’s saw.
- jeweler’s saw
- sawblades. 2/0 is fine (you may even want finer like 3/0)
- a centerpunch
- a chasing hammer
- a dust mask! This is important,we’ll be using powdered glass!
- eye protection
- cross locking tweezers with an insulated handle. Sometimes I find these at Harbor Freight in a pack with other tweezers, or you can find them here
- a chain and findings or cord so you can wear your pendant.
- jewelry pliers to attach your chain
Optional:
- You may want a hole punching tool or a drill, this one’s very cool!
I will bring mine, but we’ll be sharing
Kit Fee Includes:
- Klyrfire
- enamels
- torches
- pickle
