Maine Found Objects | CMJ 115-W27

Inspired by our love for found objects, students will encase several sentimental objects into custom rings, pendants and earrings. We will honor our found objects by forever joining them in a wearable vessel and reflect on connection to a memory in time.

Examples of found objects: Ceramic bits, coins, wood, metal, glass, stained glass, photos, dried plant matter, beach rock, stone, bone, plastic, ETC!

*Found Objects should be no larger than 1 inch long  x 1 inch wide x 1/4 of an inch at its tallest point.*

Learning Objectives:

• Learn foundational metalsmithing techniques such as sawing, soldering, texturing, tab setting, bezel fabrication & prong fabrication

• Learn to encapsulate your found object in metal jewelry

• Learn multiple ways of setting, fabricating and texturizing metal

Learning Outcomes:

• Integrate metalsmithing techniques to design and construct wearable art that incorporates and preserves meaningful objects

• Complete a wearable art piece that reflects individual creativity, craftsmanship, and personal expression

• Demonstrate safe metalsmithing practices by properly handling tools, equipment, and materials

• Students will finish class with how to step by step pdf documents, resources on where you can purchase metal and supplies and a pdf with clickable links to all the materials we use in this class, as well as some of my favorite studio tools and links to beginner kits that show you what you'll need to get your own home studio started

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