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Torch Fired Enameling: Earrings

  • 04/27/2023
  • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT
  • 1

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In this 90 minute workshop, participants will make a pair of enameled earrings to wear or gift. The process will include choosing or cutting a base copper shape, prepping it for enamel, applying enamel, and torch firing the piece using a mapp gas torch. Participants will finish the earrings by choosing complementary beads, forming twisted loops in wire, and attaching ear hooks.

    • Safety using enamel products and torches

    • Forming, sanding, cleaning, and prepping base metal

    • Choosing enamel colors and understanding the difference between transparent and opaque enamels, 6/20 lump, mesh sizes, crackle enamels, embellishments

    • Counter enameling

    • Sifting and firing enamel 

    • Simple wire wraps to complete earring pair

    • Using small hand tools – pliers, loop making, cutters


    Participants should bring:

    N95 mask, or another mask. (mandatory)

    Gloves that allow nimble fingers (optional)

    Creativity and inspiration

    Max capacity: 6

    Fees:

    $75 for members

    $100 for not-yet members 

     

    Instructor: Christie Harris

    Fee includes $15 materials

    Not-yet Members may take this or any other class at The MINT.  Become a Member to gain independent access to our shops outside of class time.

    Teens and adults welcome!

    We are a makerspace on a mission to foster opportunities for people of all ages and experiences to access community, space, tools, and technology. We strive to cultivate skills, learning, and creativity in pursuit of joy, and of turning ideas into reality. 

        
    112 Quality Lane, Rutland, Vermont

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