Found Object Jewelry/ Creative Metals 101
Found Object Jewelry/ Creative Metals 101 Copyright 2005-2006 Cheryl Strait
Class length: 6 hours
Class Price$140.00 per student includes Kit
Kit includes; sheet metals, acrylic, rivets and annealed wire.
Supplies will also be available for purchase during class, as well as in store.
Course Overview
In this presentation we will explore, the unexpected, in jewelry making.
Participants will learn the basics of metalworking, including conditioning the metal, sanding, filing, using a Jewelers saw and tin/metal snips, creating windows, wire-working techniques, including jump rings, loops and rivets.
Participants will also learn to incorporate “ found - objects” into their pieces.

Suggested Supply List (to be brought by student)
FOJ/Creative Metals 101
Kit Includes; sheet metals, acrylic, rivets and annealed wire.
Sterling Wire 16-20gauge
Metal sheet, copper, brass, sterling Wire, of your choice
Dremel or drill
Metal working tools including hammers, (chasing & rawhide) jeweler’s saw, and files
Gemstones (Cabochons)
Photos, Found objects, and any item you would like to use in your piece of jewelry.
Extension cords, personal lighting (if you have any)
Bench pin
Notebook for taking notes.
Rio Grande, Contenti and Thunderbird supply are good sources to purchase all the above supplies from.
* Check out www.volcanoarts.biz (for the frugal artist's Flex shaft and a basic metalworking kit reasonably priced.) If you have a lapidary store near you they should carry all the needed supplies.
· The instructor will have supplies available for purchase during class, including but not limited to: sheet metals, rivets, and acrylic sheet, gemstones , cabachons and found objects.

For a complete metalworking set up visit www.volcanoarts.biz