Fretz Metal Forming a Twist Bracelet and Flower Pendant 

Workshop

When: Tuesday, August 4, 12:30-4:00pm

Where: East Lapidary Shop

Teacher: Trudy Baker

Registration is required to attend this workshop

This is an Intermediate Level Workshop

Required Prerequisite: Learn the Torch

Skills Needed: Comfortable annealing and using hammers and mallets

Skills you will practice:

• Annealing with acetylene/air torches
• Forging annealed metal into curvy shapes
• Learn to effectively & safely use Fretz and forging hammers, mallets, vices, mandrels, as well as Fretz stakes and mallets.
• Safely using a drill press and bit
• Filing and sanding

You will LOVE wearing or gifting this classy copper bracelet and flower pendant.

Larger gauge annealed wire can be shaped in many creative ways. Once you learn these basics, you can "go to town!" As they say, "You are limited only by your imagination."

Bring jewelry pliers - chain-nose, flat-nose.

Wear closed-toe shoes, safety glasses and sturdy apron.

Materials Fee: $10 (payment online (preferred) or to teacher)

Location: East Lapidary Shop

Maximum Number of Students: 4

If your plans change and you can't attend, please cancel your registration by clicking on the event on the calendar and then clicking on "Already Registered" to cancel. Other members may be on the waitlist. Thanks!