Silver Passport Workshops

 

patinas

 

What is patina?

A thin surface layer that develops on something because of use, age, or chemical action. With metal it’s how it reacts to the environment or chemicals.  When certain chemicals are combined together they can achieve different colors ranging from greens, red, browns, and blacks


In this workshop we will explore a series of “recipes” to cook up some lovely finishes.

check it out here.

patinas at SilverWorks

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earrings: alcohol dye patina on copper

just a few examples of test squares you will make in this workshop.

Come into the studio for your Silver Passport and keep a log of all that you have accomplished in your artistic journey!

The Workshops:


  1. • Etching (etched panel for future creations)

  2. • Chasing/Repoussé (pendant)

  3. • Metal inlay (inlayed panel for future creations)

  4. • Textures w/Flexi Shaft (periodic table of textures)

  5. • Keum Boo (24k gold gilding)

  6. • It’s Riveting! (cold connections)

  7. • The Chain (three chain samples)

  8. • The Art Of The Saw (precision sawed piece)

  9. • Charcoal Casting

  10. • Fold Forming (sample tiles of the technique)

  11. • Findings (hooks, toggles, earwires, pin backs)

  12. • Married Metals

  13. • Patinas

  14. • Perfect Polishing

  15. • Hinges

  16. • Flush Setting Faceted Stones

  17. • Painting With Fire

  18. • Stamping Tools For The Jewelry Artist