1. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Safety in the Studio 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!

10. Safety in the Studio 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.

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. Safety in the Studio NO GLOVES when using power tools

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