Charlotte B. Caughman
PO Box 1055
Inman, SC 29349

864-473-0317

stonespiritscbc@yahoo.com

So many stones, so much metal, so many natural elements and possibilities - are thoughts that stir my creative juices and drive my inspirations. Making jewelry gives me great pleasure. I love the hard work involved with metals in metalsmithing and I thrive on challenges of learning new methods, techniques, and experimenting with multiple surface texturing. Most of my work in done in sterling and fine silver, 14k gold and gold filled, and occasionally I add copper and brass. Some of the surface treatments you see on my jewelry come from brass etchings I have created & designed for this purpose.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Learn to assemble jewelry without soldering with a focus on finishing and texturing techniques.

Students will learn a variety of methods of cold connections with silver being the main metal used. We will also use copper and brass as accents. Some techniques we will focus on are, etching and making your own etching plate, using hand held corrugation tool, special attention to producing a professional finish, use of a variety of tools and various methods of applying patinas to the metals

A torch will be available for annealing (preparing metal for texturing) and patination purposes (adding color to copper.) Required project will be a panel bracelet. There will be many other projects available to choose from and students should be able to complete several pieces. The first day will focus making your own etching plates, purchased texturing plates and many other aspects of texture then beginning work on the panel bracelet. Students are welcome to email or phone for questions:

LAB FEE: $25.00 Total approximate cost of the class $75 - $200 depending on the amount of supplies you purchase.

Maximum No. of Students: 6

Pre-requisite: