Jewelry & Fine Metals
Hydraulic Press Skills: Forming Cuff Bracelets
Learn how to use the hydraulic press and create cuff bracelets.
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Thur, 10/12/2023 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Thur, 10/19/2023 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Thur, 10/12/2023 - Thur, 10/19/2023
Closed
About
Using the hydraulic press and specially-designed forming dies, you can create synclastic and anticlastic cuff bracelets. These dies allow you to design and finish your cuff first and then form it into a cuff without distorting the design.
Details
Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate
Project
Materials
- A $25 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers the materials needed.
- Students should bring:
- Apron
- Towels for drying metal and hands
- Pen, notebook, Ultra Fine-Point Sharpie
Prerequisites
It's recommended that you have taken the Introduction to Jewelry: Skills Class and Introduction to the Jeweler's Torch at BARN or equivalent classes elsewhere.
You must be able to:
- Cut metal using a jeweler's saw and a bench shear
- Anneal and file metal
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- For your safety, please:
- Wear closed-toe shoes
- Tie back long hair
- Wear natural-fiber clothing
- Avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Joan Hammond
Hammond exhibits locally and nationally. Her work has been published in Metalsmith magazine’s Exhibition in Print. She is a member of the Seattle Metals Guild and an active volunteer and instructor at BARN.
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