EASTER LONG WEEKEND - FRIDAY TO SATURDAY !

Join the wonderful Sherri Haab, on an electroforming adventure over two days. Her patented E3 Etcher/Electroformer brings what was previously high tech to the jewellery artist with ease. You will be completely in love with this great technique and it endless possibilities to add to your work.


CLASS DESCRIPTION.

Turn twigs, leaves, seashells and other small objects into copper!  Learn how to electroform with copper to make charms for jewelry.  The class will give you the confidence you need to understand electroforming and also electroplating. For Day 1, we will coat various objects with conductive paints and then electroform them.  Students will be taught how to work with various forms and special requirements needed for each, including how to work with multiple pieces. On Day 2, plating techniques will be demonstrated.  Patina finishes will also be covered.  Finish pieces by drilling, wire wrapping and more.  Add beads, pearls or other embellishments to complete jewelry pieces.  The finished pieces will be made into charms, earrings, pendants or beads.

 

Note: The class includes the use of electroforming controllers that do not require user intervention.  The lecture includes information on how to electroform using a rectifier as is done traditionally for electroforming.  The controllers are not included in the kit but may be purchased after class.  If students wish to pre-order kits, please notify Roz. 

MATERIALS KIT - $25

 ee: $ 20

 Varnish, conductive paint, wire, shared supplies for electroforming, plating and finishing supplies.

PLEASE BRING TO CLASS

 

Bring 2-5 small pieces to electroform on.  The pieces must be thoroughly dried if using organic pieces such as leaves, twigs, pods or seashells.  You can also form copper on small objects such as small plastic charms (buttons, crackerjack toys, glass beads, etc).  Pieces can also be made of metal.  Bring round nose and chain nose pliers, wire cutters for finishing work.