Learn the overlay technique, originated by the Hopis, to design and create your own wide cuff bracelet in this skills-intensive class for all genders. Overlay involves cutting a design into a sheet of metal, soldering it onto a back piece, then adding patina to make the top design stand out. Skills learned include using the jeweler's saw, flex shaft, buffer, and acetylene torch to solder. Due to the high cost of silver, we will work primarily in copper and brass, but silver will also be available.
Prerequisite: Students must have taken at least 1 metalsmithing class previously; some basic familiarity with the jewelers' saw and acetylene torch is recommended. This is not a beginner’s class.
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Location: Makers Mill Jewelry & Metalsmithing Shop - first floor
Class Size: minimum 3 and maximum 6 Age Group: Adults 18+
Registration Fee: Non-Members $85 and members $76
Non-Members will be sent a Liability Waiver for signing in advance of the class.
Materials Fee: $10 will include 20g copper or brass sheet and solder to make a 1" wide cuff. Silver will also be available for purchase at market price because the price changes daily. At time of this listing, a 1/2" wide 20g silver cuff as pictured will cost approx. $55. Payable to the instructor at class by cash, check or Venmo.
Instructor: Deborah Ryan
Deb has been a metalsmith hobbyist since 2005, when she began classes at a local Community College and at Snow Farm craft program in Williamsburg, MA. She now has her own studio at home in Sanbornton NH, participates in local craft fairs, and is very fond of making Celtic and nature-inspired jewelry. Deb is excited to be a part of the vibrant artistic community at Makers Mill. You can find more information about Deb at www.lakewoodsilver.com.
