Jewelry students got to experience forging techniques in class while creating a folded metal cuff bracelet. Copper bands were cut, the ends were sawed round with a jeweler saw, and a textured design was then hammered into the copper. The copper band was then heated with a torch (annealed) and folds were hammered into the metal. This folding process wash repeated numerous times to create a rhythm of lines across the band. The metal was then pickled using a warm vinegar and salt solution. The band was then hammered into a cuff form using a bracelet mandrel and a patina was added. Sanding and scouring the metal surface brought up the copper highlights. An excellent job for first time metal forging!
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Intro to 3D just completed their Spirit Animal project. Building a direct armature using newspaper and masking tape, students formed the basic shape of their chosen animal. Paper clay covered the armature creating a hard outer shell. Spirit animals were then painted with an abstract design that reflected the students' personality, interests, or dreams.
Ceramic students just finished up the wet clay work on their textured slab mugs, an intro level project that teaches students the basics of slab cylinder building and how to pull a handle. The greenware mugs will dry and be loaded into the kiln in about a week.
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