Jewelry That Grows on Trees
Thank you for enrolling in this workshop! The following information will prepare you to get the most our of our time together.
Things that you should bring with you (items in bold are strongly recommended, others are completely optional):
sketchbook, pencil
eye glasses or safety glasses
dustmask (if you wear glasses the type with an exhale valve is recommended)
x-acto style knife handle, 2-3 assorted blades
any appealing wood or small wooden objects (twigs, driftwood, souvenirs, game pieces, etc)
wire (a small amount will be provided but you may wish for more; 20ga or 21ga sterling for earwires, assorted wire or tubing for decoration)
assorted pigments (watercolor, spices, color pencils, old makeup, etc)
stones for setting (small round stones preferred)
any small-scale wood-working tools you happen to have (chisels, knives, files, rasps, block plane, spokeshave, scrapers, small wood-working or utility saw, etc.) and would like to possibly use in your jewelry work
sketchbook, pencil
eye glasses or safety glasses
dustmask (if you wear glasses the type with an exhale valve is recommended)
x-acto style knife handle, 2-3 assorted blades
any appealing wood or small wooden objects (twigs, driftwood, souvenirs, game pieces, etc)
wire (a small amount will be provided but you may wish for more; 20ga or 21ga sterling for earwires, assorted wire or tubing for decoration)
assorted pigments (watercolor, spices, color pencils, old makeup, etc)
stones for setting (small round stones preferred)
any small-scale wood-working tools you happen to have (chisels, knives, files, rasps, block plane, spokeshave, scrapers, small wood-working or utility saw, etc.) and would like to possibly use in your jewelry work
Hello Snow Farm students!
Thank you so much for enrolling in "Jewelry That Grows on Trees." I hope that this page will help you to get ready for the class by answering any questions you might regarding tools and supplies.
If you are a returning student, please note that the 2015 version of this class will give us a lot more time to play with different techniques, including carving. I will spend the first 2-3 days covering basic and intermediate techniques, so there will be more time for exploration and practice. I also invite you to bring any projects that I might be able to help you with.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Beautiful, versatile, and widely available, wood is an ideal material for making jewelry!
In this workshop, you’ll learn to make the most of wood's palate of colors and textures, using simple tools and safe techniques appropriate for use in a home studio. We’ll begin with basic shaping and finishing, move on to surface embellishments such as resin inlay, pique, and stone-setting, and finally transform our elements into wearable earrings, bracelets, and pendants using elegant handmade attachments and findings. You’ll leave with all the skills you need to turn commercial, scrap, and found woods into wearable works that resonate with your own experiences and aesthetic.
Each day will include supervised work time, demonstrations, and a short slide presentation featuring jewelers working in wood, as well as to inspiring objects from outside the jewelry field. After finishing a pair of earrings on day one, students will complete 6-8 more pieces of jewelry, plus a variety of samples.
SUGGESTED SUPPLIES
-Safety glasses & ear protection
-Particulate dust mask (if you wear glasses the type with an exhale valve is recommended so you don't fog up)
-Sketch book, mechanical pencil
-Any appealing wood or small wooden objects (twigs, driftwood, souvenirs, game pieces, etc)
-An x-acto style handle for small blades that is comfortable for you (for example: http://xacto.com/products/cutting-solutions/knives/knives/Precision-Knife-1.aspx); I prefer plastic handles.
-Wire: 20ga or 21ga sterling if you'd like to make your own earwires (approximately 3" per pair), assorted bits of wire or tubing (sterling, copper, brass, etc) for decoration; I usually get larger quantities of sterling wire or readmade earwires from Rio Grande (riogrande.com) or small quantities from local craft supply shops
-Any other findings (chains, clasps, etc) that you normally like to use
-Pigments (watercolor, spices, old makeup, etc); for opaque surfaces my favorite paint is Testor's Model Master Acryl (http://www.testors.com/category/136645?n=0), which has an enamel-like finish and cleans up with water; we will have one jar for class use but if you would like a specific color you can buy it from a local hobby or model store or search online
-Stones: I will demonstrate a couple of ways of setting stones into wood; if you would like to try these techniques during class please bring
-Burs: If you enjoy working with the Foredom or other rotary tool, consider bringing an assortment of wood- or wax-carving burs (for example http://www.pammatools.com/estore/swiss-carving-bur-12-pcs-set.html)
-Any small-scale wood-working tools you happen to have: chisels, knives, files, rasps, block plane, spokeshave, scrapers, small wood-working or utility saw, etc: THERE IS NO NEED TO BUY ANY OF THESE but you are welcome to bring anything that you have already if you'd like my help if learning how to use it for jewelry-making purposes
OPTIONAL CARVING TOOLS
Although this is not specifically a woodcarving class, I plan to demonstrate some of the tools and techniques I use to make my carved jewelry and sculptures. You will be able to do some carving with your x-acto handle and the blades provided in class, but if you are very eager to dive into carving here is some additional information about tools...
Thank you so much for enrolling in "Jewelry That Grows on Trees." I hope that this page will help you to get ready for the class by answering any questions you might regarding tools and supplies.
If you are a returning student, please note that the 2015 version of this class will give us a lot more time to play with different techniques, including carving. I will spend the first 2-3 days covering basic and intermediate techniques, so there will be more time for exploration and practice. I also invite you to bring any projects that I might be able to help you with.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Beautiful, versatile, and widely available, wood is an ideal material for making jewelry!
In this workshop, you’ll learn to make the most of wood's palate of colors and textures, using simple tools and safe techniques appropriate for use in a home studio. We’ll begin with basic shaping and finishing, move on to surface embellishments such as resin inlay, pique, and stone-setting, and finally transform our elements into wearable earrings, bracelets, and pendants using elegant handmade attachments and findings. You’ll leave with all the skills you need to turn commercial, scrap, and found woods into wearable works that resonate with your own experiences and aesthetic.
Each day will include supervised work time, demonstrations, and a short slide presentation featuring jewelers working in wood, as well as to inspiring objects from outside the jewelry field. After finishing a pair of earrings on day one, students will complete 6-8 more pieces of jewelry, plus a variety of samples.
SUGGESTED SUPPLIES
-Safety glasses & ear protection
-Particulate dust mask (if you wear glasses the type with an exhale valve is recommended so you don't fog up)
-Sketch book, mechanical pencil
-Any appealing wood or small wooden objects (twigs, driftwood, souvenirs, game pieces, etc)
-An x-acto style handle for small blades that is comfortable for you (for example: http://xacto.com/products/cutting-solutions/knives/knives/Precision-Knife-1.aspx); I prefer plastic handles.
-Wire: 20ga or 21ga sterling if you'd like to make your own earwires (approximately 3" per pair), assorted bits of wire or tubing (sterling, copper, brass, etc) for decoration; I usually get larger quantities of sterling wire or readmade earwires from Rio Grande (riogrande.com) or small quantities from local craft supply shops
-Any other findings (chains, clasps, etc) that you normally like to use
-Pigments (watercolor, spices, old makeup, etc); for opaque surfaces my favorite paint is Testor's Model Master Acryl (http://www.testors.com/category/136645?n=0), which has an enamel-like finish and cleans up with water; we will have one jar for class use but if you would like a specific color you can buy it from a local hobby or model store or search online
-Stones: I will demonstrate a couple of ways of setting stones into wood; if you would like to try these techniques during class please bring
-Burs: If you enjoy working with the Foredom or other rotary tool, consider bringing an assortment of wood- or wax-carving burs (for example http://www.pammatools.com/estore/swiss-carving-bur-12-pcs-set.html)
-Any small-scale wood-working tools you happen to have: chisels, knives, files, rasps, block plane, spokeshave, scrapers, small wood-working or utility saw, etc: THERE IS NO NEED TO BUY ANY OF THESE but you are welcome to bring anything that you have already if you'd like my help if learning how to use it for jewelry-making purposes
OPTIONAL CARVING TOOLS
Although this is not specifically a woodcarving class, I plan to demonstrate some of the tools and techniques I use to make my carved jewelry and sculptures. You will be able to do some carving with your x-acto handle and the blades provided in class, but if you are very eager to dive into carving here is some additional information about tools...
Tools that will be available to you to share in class include (examples of items in bold are pictured below):
bench pin and clamp
jewelers saw and blades (sizes 3-5)
small woodworking saws
files and needle files
x-acto handle and scalpel or x-acto blades
burnisher and sandpaper
pin vise and/or flexible shaft tool and drill bits
wire cutters and assorted pliers
hammers, mallets, and bench block
brass brush
woodburning tool
torch
bench pin and clamp
jewelers saw and blades (sizes 3-5)
small woodworking saws
files and needle files
x-acto handle and scalpel or x-acto blades
burnisher and sandpaper
pin vise and/or flexible shaft tool and drill bits
wire cutters and assorted pliers
hammers, mallets, and bench block
brass brush
woodburning tool
torch
Materials that will be available to you during class include:
sheets of commercially prepared wood and veneer
other scrap woods
pickle
small quantities of sterling wire for making earwires
brass wire
wood glue
2-part epoxy
oil and/or wax
sheets of commercially prepared wood and veneer
other scrap woods
pickle
small quantities of sterling wire for making earwires
brass wire
wood glue
2-part epoxy
oil and/or wax
