This class will focus on using cold connections to join metals together and to embellish your metal components. You will learn how to make:

Basic wire rivets
Basic tube rivets
Screws and bolts
Staples
Sewing
Cotter pins

The following techniques will also be incorporated into the class:
How to rivet on a curved surface
The use of riveting blocks and other useful riviting tools
Developing a sequencing plan
Using measuring strategies to achieve accurate placement
Sawing, filing, and drilling sheet metal
Methods of texturing sheet metal

The necklace above illustrates jewelry that can be made with cold connections. Please note: Wire rivets, tube rivets, screws/bolts, and staples went into making the necklace. However, it also includes other cold connections that are taught in "Hot Mamas: Advanced Class". We will not be covering some of these more advanced techniques in this class - after all, who wants to get overwhelmed right at the start? You will not have time in class to make a necklace like the one shown above. A more reasonable expectation is to make a bracelet if you wish to complete a project in class. I generally am more focused on students building skills than finishing projects in class. If completing a project in class is important to you, please let me know so I can help you accomplish this.

Pre-requisites: Knowledge of basic wire skills would be helpful.

Please Bring To Class: (Items with a link are available for purchase online and in class).

One of the following:
WRO-022 - 22 gauge sterling silver wire
WCU-022 - 22 gauge copper wire

One of the following:
WTB-BR-1-8 - brass tubing
WTB-CU-1-8 - copper tubing
WTB-SS-9x26 - sterling silver tubing

One of the following:
CCC-001 + CCC-003 - brass bolts & washers (+EZ Socket Wrench)
CCC-002 - silver plated bolts & washers

3 feet 16 G dead soft round wire - Available in class

Beads - Available in class
Note book to take notes
Ink pen and ultra fine permanent pen (Sharpie)
Copy of Seller's permit (optional)

Additional Supplies Needed To Make Cold Connections At Home:
CCC-005 - Universal Eyelet Setter
THM-0354 - Riveting Hammer
THM-0357 - Rawhide Mallet
TFL-0204 - Ring Clamp
Drill Bits - Available in class
TGA-0303 - Drill Gauge
TJR-0407 - Cut Lube
TAV-0102 - Bench Pin
TSP-0901 - Center Punch
TRM-0700 - Bead Reamer
TSA-0801 - Saw Frame
TSA-0803 - 2/0 - Saw Blades
TSA-0804 - 5/0 Saw Blades

Nice But Not Necessary:
THM-0377 and THM-0378 - Texture Hammers
TSA-0805 - Tub Cutting Jig
THM-0359 - Tuff Brake

Note: You will need some way to drill holes. We can discuss options in class.

NOTE: I am requesting that you not bring a tool case and/or tools with you to class. You will have everything you need in the studio.

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