Press Formed Beads and Boxes
This is a two day class.
Press forming is method of making hollow 3D forms from sheet metal. The metal is pressed into a mould using the controlled power of a hydraulic press.
In this two day course you will learn how to make a mould and use it to create multiple forms which can then be soldered or hinged together to form beads, boxes or small containers. There will be lots of examples on display for you to examine and to help you to understand the possibilities of the process.
You will be encouraged to design an idea for a bead or a small box and then make your own individual mould. You will be shown how to make a simple hinge for boxes and will be encouraged to make your own hinge. If you want to make beads then you will be shown a variety of solutions to making holes for threading the bead.
We will explore ways of introducing pattern, texture and colour to your beads/boxes. You can create texture by using punches, hammers and the rolling mill. A variety of lines can be introduced to your form by the use of constraints in the mould. This technique will be demonstrated and you may decide to incorporate this into your design.
You will be shown some simple patina recipes to colour your metal. You will be working with copper as it takes the colours of the patina recipes well. Patination is a way of colouring copper using heat and some benign chemicals. Heating copper can produce a range of subtle colours from a golden green through orange to deep red.
By the end of the two days you should have a variety of samples and a completed bead or box in copper or silver. This is essentially a simple process that opens up an exciting world of possibilities to introduce a three dimensional element to your jewellery/ silversmithing work.
Although you do not need much experience for this course, it is not for complete beginners. You should be proficient at soldering and use of a piercing saw.
Things to consider before booking this jewellery making course
Copper sheet and acrylic sheet to make moulds is included in the cost of this class. If you'd like to work in silver, please bring 0.6 or 0.7mm sterling silver sheet with you. Although you do not need much experience for this course, it is not for complete beginners. You should be proficient at soldering and use of a piercing saw.
Got questions about this jewellery making course?
The jewellery school is based near St Austell in Cornwall, UK and all jewellery making classes run in our well equipped, purpost built workshop.
Call the jewellery school on +44 (0)1726 817989
To book this course...
Contact us on +44 (0)1726 817989 or email us
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