Sept 2-4         Intermediate         3-Day class  

Learn to create rings that rotate from textured silver on one side to a unique, colorful inlay on the other.

Start by etching on polymer (tear away technique) to make your own texturing tools for PMC, and for polymer.   Then construct hollow-formed drum beads in PMC, specifically engineered to support a riveted ring shank.  Setting tiny CZs will also be covered.  After firing, learn polymer inlay techniques (pictured upper right) made by texturing polymer with your tear away then enhancing the surface with Prismacolor pencils, paint, and liquid polymer. Explore the use of other inlay materials such as decorated copper or other metals, paper and resins, as time allows. Forge ring bands out of the new sterling alloy, Argentium silver. Finally, learn the intricate mechanics of riveting through a hollow form to unite the bead and band.

Participants in this class can expect to finish 2 rings, or more, as time permits.

TO REGISTER  E-mail me first to make sure there is a spot in the class.