Metal JewelryExperiments, Investigations, & Explorations in Metal

Basic Metalsmithing

• What is Metalsmithing?

• We define Metalsmithing as "creating jewelry through the manipulation of various metals."

• In the next few weeks you will learn metalsmithing techniques while creating your own metal jewelry by forming and shaping it in various ways

Tools

• For Sawing:• Sawframe• Bench pin with V-slot, to clamp onto your table• Sawblades • Beeswax for lubricating saw blade

Tools

• For Sanding and Filing• Sandpaper: black wet/dry sandpaper

• Grits: 220, 320, 400, 600• Files

Tools

• Pliers, Hand tools:• Needle nose pliers (aka chain nose)• Round-round nose pliers• Flat nose pliers• Raw Hide Mallet• Ball pien hammer

Tools

• Flex Shaft Machine• Mandrels, grinding and polishing wheels

Safety is IMPORTANT!

• Let us review some safety rules

• While working with metals…

Safety in the Studio

• You are RESPONSIBLE for your safety• Tie your hair back if it is long• NO loose clothing (sleeves that dangle)• NO hanging jewelry (long necklaces)

• If an injury occurs…• First aid in the classroom for minor cuts• Escorted to nurse for emergency

Safety in the Studio

• Mindfulness means being aware of all that is around you, or paying attention to detail at all times. It’s when we let our minds wander that safety considerations tend to drop by the wayside. The best way to work safely is to simply pay attention to what you are doing!

Safety in the Studio

• Protect Your Body• Eyes - As an artist, your eyes are your most important asset. Protecting them should always be your top priority • Lungs - What we breathe can affect our health, both in the short term and the long run.  • Skin- Your skin is actually the largest organ in your body, cover it with an apron and pay attention at all times.

• Goggles or glasses to protect your EYES

Finishing POWER TOOLS

• Face Masks to Protect your Lungs

Finishing

POWER TOOLS

• Ventilation is another important component

Finishing POWER TOOLS

Safety in the Studio

NO GLOVES

when using power

tools

Shaping Metal

Stamping/Engraving Metal surface treatments

Etching Metal surface treatments

Adding Patinas surface treatments

Piercing Metal

Dapping Metal

Let’s Get Started