Work Hardening & Texturing wire - 13.03.25 2:30pm -5:30pm

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Whether you are hammering for function or texture, getting to grips with how to hammer your work is an essential skill for jewellery making.

In this workshop, I will show you how to work harden your wire so that it holds its shape and strengthens your designs. I will also so show you how to flare and taper your wire to create brooch pins, headpins and also how to hammer for texture and extra decoration.

You will create a host of jewellery and findings, including headpins, S-hooks, brooch pins and simple wrap around rings.

Materials you will need:

(wires would be best in bare copper or sterling silver if you prefer)

·      0.6mm wire (not essential)

·      0.8mm wire

·      1mm wire

·      1.5mm wire

·      Gems/beads to embellish if desired.

Tools you will need:

·      Ball pein hammer (a flat end and a ball end)

·      Texture hammers (not essential)

·      Steel block

·      Basic tool kit comprising of, flat/chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, wire cutters

·      Ring mandrel

·      Wire mandrels or 6 step bail making pliers

·      Needle files