BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261017T140000Z DTEND:20261017T210000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Introduction to Etching\, Texturing and Cold Connections DESCRIPTION:Learn the art of etching and texturing metal to create earrings\, pendants and bracelet components. We will explore cold connections\, a way to attach two pieces of metal without soldering. Experiment with a variety of texture mats and hammers to create unique finishes on copper\, brass and nickel silver. We will show you a riveting technique to attach metal together to add additional interest to your piece. Finally\, add patina to make your etching stand out. By the end of the class\, you will have completed a minimum of one project. These techniques are easy to replicate at home with minimal investment in tools and equipment. Materials Fee includes: Metals\, wire\, etching solution\, rivets\, chain and jump rings as well as use of tools.\n\nClass size 12\n\nLevel Beginner and above\n\nStudent Supply List Magnification (readers or an Optivisor) is helpful for some people for detailed work\; work smock\, apron or old shirt is best as etching chemical will stain fabric. Additional metal\, rivets\, and chain will be available for purchase but feel free to bring your own chain.\n\nInstructor: Carol White and Gena DeRemer\n\nLearn more: https://shakeragalley.org/product/26r1017j/\n\nIf the workshop you're interested in is sold out\, you can join the waitlist here: https://shakeragalley.org/workshops/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Learn the art of etching and texturing metal to create earrings\, pendants and bracelet components. We will explore cold connections\, a way to attach two pieces of metal without soldering. Experiment with a variety of texture mats and hammers to create unique finishes on copper\, brass and nickel silver. We will show you a riveting technique to attach metal together to add additional interest to your piece. Finally\, add patina to make your etching stand out. By the end of the class\, you will have completed a minimum of one project. These techniques are easy to replicate at home with minimal investment in tools and equipment. Materials Fee includes: Metals\, wire\, etching solution\, rivets\, chain and jump rings as well as use of tools.
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Class size 12
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Level Beginner and above
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Student Supply List Magnification (readers or an Optivisor) is helpful for some people for detailed work\; work smock\, apron or old shirt is best as etching chemical will stain fabric. Additional metal\, rivets\, and chain will be available for purchase but feel free to bring your own chain.
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Instructor: Carol White and Gena DeRemer
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Learn more: https://shakeragalley.org/product/26r1017j/
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If the workshop you'\;re interested in is sold out\, you can join the waitlist here: https://shakeragalley.org/workshops/
\n LOCATION:Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts 18 Shake Rag St. Mineral Point\, WI 53565 UID:e.3395.106509 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260909T115807Z URL:https://www.mineralpoint.com/events/details/introduction-to-etching-texturing-and-cold-connections-106509 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR