Christine Cox
(fold-formed, soldered and patinated sterling brooch)

Is everything you make flat? Move into the world of 3-D and learn the important rules for soldering hollow forms safely. In class we'll be forming metal in a hydraulic press or by hand, and then we'll solder them to make a jewelry piece. As time allows we'll also cover the other skills you need to finish your piece, such as making bails and soldering jump rings closed. As with all of Christine's classes, design and safety will be reviewed.

Your work will enter a whole new dimension!

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• About the Volcano Arts studio (please read before signing up for classes)
• About Christine Cox

Though no knowledge is assumed, the most successful students are those who have fabricated and soldered (with a torch) before.

A class can be really wide ranging. Come to my studio, play with my toys, make art, meet like-minded students and expect anything!

Soldering Small Hollow Forms
Instructor: Christine Cox

July 15, 2012 (1 day)
9AM to 4PM
Price $85
(includes materials, within reason)
Beginner to Intermediate

Take this class by itself, or combine it with Saturday's class on forming. You'll have a lot more time to design and make your piece if you take both days.

To make inquiries or to sign up, email us at: info@volcanoarts.com

Work by Students
Inspiration

Notes

• Everything for all projects is supplied by the instructor, but if you want to work in silver you'll need to bring your own.

• Completely unique and unavailable anywhere but at the Volcano Arts Studio.

• A certain amount of hand-strength is required in any metal fabricating you do.

What to Bring

• Journal or pad for notes

• Magnification: I have a few OptiVISORs to loan out and we also sell them here, so don't run out and buy one.

• If you have a respirator mask bring it along (like painters use, available at hardware stores - filters should be for aerosol particulates). Although a respirator mask is highly recommended, don't feel that you need to buy one just for this class. I have lots of paper masks that you can use for the week.

• I have plenty of medium and large latex gloves. If you are allergic to latex or have extra large or extra small hands, please bring several pairs to use during the week.

• That's it! It's so nice to travel without a suitcase full of expensive tools, isn't it?