No Experience – Beginner | $60-$110 Materials and Studio Fees
Discover the possibilities of surface texture and volume using a hydraulic press. In this workshop, participants will create their own custom press molds, using positive and negative structures to explore low-relief forms and make impressions on metal. For surface texture, roll printing, stamping, and other methods will be introduced. After the exploration, the class will focus on designing and fabricating a wearable piece, such as pendant or a brooch, using hollow form construction and tab setting.
Prerequisites: Knowing basic metal working skills is helpful, such as sawing or silver soldering, but all levels are welcome.
*Materials and studio fees are charged to students based on studio usage and materials Touchstone is providing at the request of the instructor. Additionally, some instructors may also require that you bring certain materials and tools with you, in which case a list will be provided. Final cost of these fees will be posted at least two weeks ahead of the workshop to be paid in full prior to check-in.
WORKSHOP STUDENTS should bring the following materials for the workshop
*It is recommended that you wait to hear if the workshop is running before you purchase materials. Touchstone will let you know if a workshop is running no later than 2 weeks before the start of the class. Regardless of the outcome of the class, running or not, Touchstone is not responsible for the reimbursement of any materials bought for a workshop.
- Any of your own favorite Tools
- 24-28ga Copper sheet at least 6 x 12 (these are for pressing)
Copper 6″ x 12″ Sheet, Dead-Soft – RioGrande - 16-20ga copper sheet at leaast 6×6 (these are for making mold or brooch backing)
Copper 6″ x 12″ Sheet, Dead-Soft – RioGrande - 24-26ga fine(or sterling) silver sheet (for pressing, optional)
.999 Fine Silver 6″ Sheet, 1/4-Hard, Brushed Finish – RioGrande - 16-22ga brass sheet at least 6×6 (for mold or brooch backing)
- Superglue (I prefer gel type over liquid, but both works fine)
https://a.co/d/0i37xv6s - Silver soldering materials (Hard, medium, easy solder, solder pick)
- Metalworking tools (jeweler’s saw, pliers, snip, 6” steel ruler, etc.)
- Safety Glasses
- Apron
- Sketchbook
- Pencil and Pen
- Reusable water bottle
Download PDF File: Impressions Student Materials
