Colored Pencil on Copper Earrings $100

Copper lends itself to taking color in several ways; in this class learn to apply colored pencil to it. Metalsmithing skills needed to work the copper are annealing, using a mill to thin and/or create texture, sawing, filing, scribing and soldering silver to copper. Additional skills include using a flex shaft for drilling and balling, flattening, and riveting wire. Colored pencil drawings with large shapes and solid colors are recommended because detail is difficult to achieve except in line work. Colors can be separated by color lines, or blended together. The simpler the better, and the metal can be flat or textured, with options added like more rivets or beads. As always, think out of the box! You can always get back in..

Kit Fee: The kit for the class will be added to your ticket on the day of class.

Note: All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes.

Materials to purchase day of class: Kit includes: 3×3” square of copper, 24 gauge 20-21ga sterling silver jump rings (2), ID 5mm 21-ga fine silver wire, 6” (more for more rivets if desired) 20-21ga sterling silver wire, 6” Bring these tools to class (or purchase at bead shop): NOTE: *provided by the shop / **optional / ***available for purchase at bead shop Prismacolor pencils: White + your color choices (2 or more colors) Jax Green Patina #65 drill bit to fit 21-gauge rivet wire*** Paper, pencil Scissors* Metal ruler*** Shape template* Circle template* Gloves* Flex shaft* Metal shears*** Sharp metal scribe*** Small files*** Large flat file*** Hand saw and 2/0 to 4/0 blades*** Bur and blade lube*** Leather or nylon mallet*** Texturing hammer**/*** Texturing plates** Stamps**/*** Embossing hammer**/*** Hole punch**/*** Rivet hammer*** Manual center punch*** Spacers for riveting (old gift card) Riveting block**/*** Steel block & sandbag*** Burnisher*** Small piece of leather Wire cutters*** Pliers for making earwires*** Soldering setup to anneal, solder*** (pan to hold setup not available for purchase at bead shop) Soldering tweezers to ball wire*** Hard or medium, plus easy (solder)*** Butane fuel 180-grit sand paper, 1” square ok Stiff brush for cleaning copper Clean dedicated bristle brush for patina (Note: bristle brush is stiffer than a normal paintbrush) Krylon matte acrylic spray* Any extra items for decoration, such as beads***, lettering stamps***, etc. Text me at 832-260-3648 for any questions or info Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)! (Limited readers available for purchase)

Techniques Used: Coloring on metal, annealing, texturing, sawing, filing, scribing, soldering, drilling, riveting, etc. Skill Level:  Intermediate to Advanced Prerequisite: Metalworking skills achieved from previous classes Instructor: Shauna Three ways to sign up: Click here (item 42438) Send me an email Give me a call at 832-674-9005