Course Details
Design and create a unique ring with foraged sea glass ‘gems’ while learning and developing core jewellery fabrication techniques. An opportunity to engage in creative recycling by turning seaside flotsam into precious wearable treasures. Experiment with ring textures and forms in silver, brass and/or copper, then set your unique glass ‘gemstone’. Finish up with your choice of polish, including high lustre gloss, steel brushed satin, or darkened antique finishes.
If you can, please beachcomb and bring along some sea glass options - ideally around 1cm wide, and with a flat back.
Techniques:
- Create a ring with one bezel set foraged sea glass ‘gem’
- Use jeweller’s callipers to measure and prepare metal
- Use jeweller’s saws or snips to cut and shape metal
- Use files and sanding to refine and smooth metal edges and surfaces
- Use jeweller’s flame torches to solder join metal pieces
- Use Dremel & bench polishers to refine & finish metal casts into wearable jewellery
Materials: Sea Glass, Copper, Brass, Sterling Silver
Project : 1 Ring with sea glass
Includes Silver, Brass and Copper options
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One hour lunch - bring a packed lunch to have in our historic home or explore the local cafes in Te Aro.
Please note:
Wheelchair access into Inverlochy Art School is minimal. Please get in touch with us at [email protected] for more information.
Students must be at least 13 years of age. Adults and teens are welcome to attend together.
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