Many of my students have expressed interest in a class about refinishing and innovating tools, so look at what I came up with for you. Tools, Tools, Tools: How to refinish, alter and innovate the tools we so love for our jewelry creating. I will be bringing lots of equipment ( grinders, sanders and polishers .....many don't look like "jewelry" tools), to use and teach you how to refinish that dinged hammer, make your anvil more like new and alter the shape and usefulness of tools you may already own. I'll show you how to put tapered spindles on a regular hardware store bench grinder to create a polishing lathe that you can quickly change out your wheels, and we'll talk about which are the most useful .
You will practice by altering a supplied hammer, and you can bring your own dinged hammer for advice/ suggestions or reworking. You will make some customized tweezers that will make your soldering life so much easier. I'll have photos/ samples and links of the tools and supplies you might want , so you will know exactly what to look for when you do, plus a ton of handouts with tricks and tips. Learn what to look for and make use of, that's available at Garage Sales...or maybe already in your garage.
Half working, half demo/ lecture/ discussion. You won't be taking home a new piece of jewelry but you will be taking home confidence and skills to make your studio more efficient without breaking the bank, not to mention a cool texturing hammer unlike any you can buy. Please come join us and bring your phone/ camera. January 30th, 9am-4pm, 2018, Tucson, AZ, Hilton East, during the Gem Show. To register or more info go to: vivimagoo.com
You will practice by altering a supplied hammer, and you can bring your own dinged hammer for advice/ suggestions or reworking. You will make some customized tweezers that will make your soldering life so much easier. I'll have photos/ samples and links of the tools and supplies you might want , so you will know exactly what to look for when you do, plus a ton of handouts with tricks and tips. Learn what to look for and make use of, that's available at Garage Sales...or maybe already in your garage.
Half working, half demo/ lecture/ discussion. You won't be taking home a new piece of jewelry but you will be taking home confidence and skills to make your studio more efficient without breaking the bank, not to mention a cool texturing hammer unlike any you can buy. Please come join us and bring your phone/ camera. January 30th, 9am-4pm, 2018, Tucson, AZ, Hilton East, during the Gem Show. To register or more info go to: vivimagoo.com
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