Torch Fired Enameling: Earrings

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

Registration

Members – $75.00
Not-yet Member – $100.00

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!

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