This one day class will focus on using cold connections to join metals together and to embellish your metal components.

You will learn how to make:

• Basic wire rivets and variations
• Basic tube rivets
• Screws and bolts
• Staples

The following techniques will also be incorporated into the class:

• How to rivet on a curved surface
• The use of riveting blocks and other useful riveting tools
• Developing a sequencing plan
• Using measuring strategies to achieve accurate placement

The above images are examples of jewelry I made using cold connections. The focus on the class will be to learn the connections listed above rather than to make a piece of jewelry. Of course you are welcome to make jewelry if that works for you.  

Pre-requisites: None

What to bring to class:

• 1 foot 16 G dead soft, round wire (copper or sterling silver)
• 1 piece of silver, copper or brass tubing for tube rivets (for sale in class)
• 20, or 22, or 24 gauge copper sheet metal (for sale in class)
• Mini bolts (for sale in class)
• Note book to take notes, ink pen and ultra fine permanent pen (Sharpie)
• Copy of Seller's permit (optional)

Here is a link to common cold connection supplies I have on my site if you prefer ordering before class.

You will not need to bring tools and large containers to class. I am requesting that you not bring tool cases with you so the floor space is clear. Your work station will have all the tools you need for the class.

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