Prerequisite: Metalsmithing 1

This is a great opportunity to learn finishing techniques from an accomplished goldsmith!  John will take you through the steps with tools and supplies that will give you a professional look to your work.  Proper finishes give you the edge when photographing your work for shows, potential customers and social media. This is a must for jewelers that want to take their work to the next level. 

MATERIALS & TOOLS LIST: 

• Bring a simple fabricated or cast ring band that you have not done any filing or finishing on to learn the techniques, and other unfinished pieces to work on as time allows.

• Files, #2 cut:  Barette, Crossing, Triangle, Equalling, Square, Round

• Ring Clamp

A Materials Kit ($45 value) is included in your tuition and contains:

• 12" Bastard Mill File

• Cratex Wheels: Coarse, Medium, Fine and Extra Fine, square and knife edge, 1 each

• Mandrels for Cratex wheels

• Mizzy heatless wheels 1/8" & 1/4" thick = 1/2", 3/4", & 1"

• Twine

• Use of studio polishing compounds:  Bobbing/Tripoli and Rouge

4 Contact Hours