"The Midas Touch: Add Gold to your jewelry without going broke!" with Richard Salley

SKU: 05302020
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There is nothing quite like the look of GOLD! In this workshop you will learn several affordable ways to add gold accents to your silver jewelry without going broke!. This will not only add visual interest to your pieces, but will add value as well. 

We will explore how to use gold leaf, bi-metal, Aura 22, gold dust and gold bezels. You will make a pair of earrings, a small pendant and a ring...all with gold accents.

Take your jewelry to a new level...add the Midas Touch!

Saturday, May 30 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Basic metalsmithing skills required, including soldering. (Ages 18 & up).

Class Fee: $230 (Save 5% on your class fee when you register by March 30, 2020)

Kit Fee: $100 payable to the instructor

Instructor: *visiting artist* Richard Salley

Please note our *visiting artist* registration policy for this workshop.  Registration & Refund Policies

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Please note: Images for this workshop are provided by the instructor  and represent techniques taught.  Images serve as inspiration, and students will not necessarily complete the exact projects pictured in class.
Materials fee of $100 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
  • 18k bi-metal sheet (1”x1”)
  • 23k gold leaf sheet 3”x3”
  • 22k Aura22 solution (shared)
  • 18k gold wire (16g 1”)
  • 18k gold tube bezel (4mm)
  • 4mm faceted stone
  • 20g sterling sheet 1.5”x1.5” (2)
  • 24g sterling sheet 1.5”x1.5”
  • 20g sterling sheet 3”x0.25”
  • A variety of sterling silver decorative wire for embellishments
  • 14g fine silver wire 3”
  • 24” sterling plated chain
  • Flat-backed cabochons approx 18x25mm (2)
Visiting artist Richard Salley began working with metal in 1969 as an assistant to Carmel, California metal sculptor Malcom Moran.  His metal working experience turned to 'found object jewelry' after taking a workshop with Keith LoBue in 2002.
 
Richard has recently retired from teaching in public schools to devote more time to his art and teaching workshops around the country. His interests include digital art, mixed media collage/assemblage, sculpture and jewelry. 
 
Richard's work has been featured in ‘Belle Armoire Jewelry’, ‘Art Jewelry’ and ‘Jewelry Artist’ magazines, Susan Lenart-Kazmer’s book ‘Making Connections’, ‘Steel Wire Jewelry' by Brenda Schweder, 'Steampunk Style Jewelry' by Jean Campbell and 'Metal Style' by Karen Dougherty.
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