CLASS DESCRIPTION

This full day class will see your metal work reaching new heights. Learn how to etch brass, copper and silver using an electric current as well as how to acid etch copper and brass using ferric chloride.

The techniques demonstrated in this class allow for extremely intricate and detailed designs to be easily transferred onto metal ready for the etching process.

You will also learn how to finish your etched pieces professionally. Learn how to increase the impact of your design with patina methods, protect and seal your pieces with wax and drill your piece ready to walk out the door with your brand new etched jewellery.

SKILL PREREQUISITE

No previous skills necessary.

ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES COVERED

* Several different resist methods (ways to transfer your image onto metal).

* How to prepare metal for etching.

* How to etch brass, copper and silver.

* How to etch metal using an electric current.

* How to etch metal using acid.

* How to properly and thoughtfully dispose of chemical waste.

* OH&S requirements

* How to clean and finish your etched piece.

* How to patina and wax seal your etched pieces.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

* Tuition

* Notes (soft copy)

* PHP paper with pre-printed designs.

* copper die cuts.

* brass die cuts.

* Ferric chloride.

* Use of all required tools and equipment during class.

* Use of all required materials during class.

WHAT TO BRING AND MATERIAL FEE

Your MATERIALS FEE  is included in the class cost.

Please BRING with you :

* An empty plastic water bottle for you to take home remaining copper sulphate solution. Approx 250ml.

* Apron * Pencil & notebook

GENERAL INFORMATION

* Additional brass and copper metal will be available for sale at the studio. We also have e3 etching units, ferric chloride and other etching materials and equipment available for sale.

* WH&S protocols at SJS require all students to wear CLOSED shoes and for long hair to be tied back.We recommend that glasses are worn instead of contact lenses and minimal jewellery because of a studio environment.

PREVIOUS STUDENTS HAVE SAID

“I had etching all wrong before I did this class, I thought it required a lot more artistic skill which I unfortunately don’t have much of so I was quite excited when I learned how easy the application is”. Ian Hughes

“Fantastic! I had just completed the 101 course with the metalwork girls and I wasn’t sure where I was going with my new love for metal, I can safely say I’ve found it! Love etching, so many possibilities and the detail still amazes me!”. Vanessa Olarion