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

Details

• 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

Project

You will create several cuff bracelets using copper that you’ve textured.

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