1. Experiments, Investigations, & Explorations in Metal
Metal Jewelry
Experiments, Investigations, & Explorations in Metal

2. Basic Metalsmithing What is Metalsmithing?
We define Metalsmithing as "creating jewelry through the manipulation of various metals."
In the next few weeks you will learn metalsmithing techniques while creating your own metal jewelry by forming and shaping it in various ways
Basic Metalsmithing

3. Tools For Sawing: Sawframe
Bench pin with V-slot, to clamp onto your table
Sawblades
Beeswax for lubricating saw blade
Tools

4. Tools For Sanding and Filing Grits: 220, 320, 400, 600
Sandpaper: black wet/dry sandpaper
Grits: 220, 320, 400, 600
Files
Tools

5. Tools Pliers, Hand tools: Needle nose pliers (aka chain nose)
Round-round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Raw Hide Mallet
Ball pien hammer
Tools

6. Flex Shaft Machine
Mandrels, grinding and polishing wheels
Tools

7. Safety is IMPORTANT! Let us review some safety rules
While working with metals…
Safety is IMPORTANT!

8. Safety in the Studio You are RESPONSIBLE for your safety
Tie your hair back if it is long
NO loose clothing (sleeves that dangle)
NO hanging jewelry (long necklaces)
If an injury occurs…
First aid in the classroom for minor cuts
Escorted to nurse for emergency
Safety in the Studio

9. Mindfulness means being aware of all that is around you, or paying attention to detail at all times. It’s when we let our minds wander that safety considerations tend to drop by the wayside. The best way to work safely is to simply pay attention to what you are doing!
Safety in the Studio

10. Protect Your Body • Eyes - As an artist, your eyes are your most important asset. Protecting them should always be your top priority  • Lungs - What we breathe can affect our health, both in the short term and the long run.  • Skin- Your skin is actually the largest organ in your body, cover it with an apron and pay attention at all times.
Safety in the Studio

11. Goggles or glasses to protect your EYES
Finishing POWER TOOLS

12. Face Masks to Protect your Lungs
Finishing POWER TOOLS

13. Ventilation is another important component
Finishing POWER TOOLS

14. NO GLOVES
when using power
tools
Safety in the Studio

15. Shaping Metal

16. Stamping/Engraving Metal surface treatments

17. Etching Metal surface treatments

18. Adding Patinas surface treatments

19. Piercing Metal

20. Dapping Metal

21. Let’s Get Started