Supplies

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Introduction to Jewelry- Fall 2012

Materials Sheet

Supplies to purchase:

Basic Tool Kit

Sketch Book

Pencil

Extra fine point sharpie- black or dark color

Ruler with metric measurements! preferably metal

Scissors

Computer peel off label sheets

Masking tape

Scotchbrite pads

Towel

Tool box or Art Bin

Disposable dust masks

Safety glasses or goggles

Sandpaper (220, 320, 400, 600 grit)

Metals- copper, brass to work with

Hard, Medium, and Easy solder

Drill bits (1mm, also assorted .8-2mm)

Sawblades (1/0, 2/0, 4/0)

Metals:

Your tool kit includes 2 3”x3” squares of copper or brass. This should get you through your first project and the samples to that point. After that you will need to purchase metal for your projects. The amount is dependent on your designs.

Copper, brass and nickel sheet are available for purchase in the studio during class time. Sterling or gold sheet needs to be personally ordered by you.

Reference Text

The Complete Metalsmith - An Illustrated Handbook

Tim McCreight, Davis Publications, Inc. Worchester, Mass