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Torch Fired Enameling: Earrings

  • 06/13/2023
  • 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT
  • 4

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In this 3 hour workshop, participants will make a pair of enameled earrings to wear or gift. The process will include choosing or cutting a base copper shape, prepping it for enamel, applying enamel, and torch firing the piece using a mapp gas torch. Participants will finish the earrings by choosing complementary beads, forming twisted loops in wire, and attaching ear hooks.

    • Safety using enamel products and torches

    • Forming, sanding, cleaning, and prepping base metal

    • Choosing enamel colors and understanding the difference between transparent and opaque enamels, 6/20 lump, mesh sizes, crackle enamels, embellishments

    • Counter enameling

    • Sifting and firing enamel 

    • Simple wire wraps to complete earring pair

    • Using small hand tools – pliers, loop making, cutters


    Participants should bring:

    N95 mask, or another mask. (mandatory)

    Gloves that allow nimble fingers (optional)

    Creativity and inspiration

    Max capacity: 6

    Fees:

    $75 for members

    $100 for not-yet members 

     

    Fee includes $15 materials

    Instructor: Christie Harris

    Not-yet Members may take this or any other class at The MINT.  Become a Member to gain independent access to our shops outside of class time.

    Teens and adults welcome!

    A place for tinkerers, makers, and small businesses to have space, contacts, and equipment to thrive. If you possess a passion for creating and making, a MINT membership is for you.

        
    112 Quality Lane, Rutland, Vermont

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