2-Day Electroforming Workshop
Turn twigs, leaves, seashells, and other small objects into copper jewelry! Learn how to use electricity, chemicals, and copper to electroform and make unique copper elements for jewelry. The class will give you the confidence you need to understand electroforming!
Description
Transform nature's treasures into unique copper jewelry! In this 2-day class, learn how to use electrical current to slowly deposit copper onto various objects - gemstones, organic matter, metal, plastic, and clay! We'll teach you how to coat various objects with conductive paints, electroform them using the E3 Duo Electroforming machine, and transform them into beautiful copper pieces. By the end of the class, you'll have an impressive collection of one-of-a-kind copper jewelry pieces that you can proudly wear or gift to your loved ones.
Skills you will learn:
- The chemistry of electroforming
- How to use conductive paints
- How to construct pieces to make them wearable jewelry
- Polishing and finishing and patinas
- Electroforming process from start to finish
- Learn about special preparations to protect stones in your designs
- Easy setup instructions that allow you to continue this technique at home
- Leave the class with several rings and pendants featuring stones!
No experience necessary! Class includes the use of the machine and chemicals, copper wires in multiple gauges, sealant, conductive paint, the use of polishing tools and supplies, and patinas.
Join us and discover the art of Electroforming!
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