Demonstrations
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See you in person at Gemarama 2021 in Oaks, PA
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See you in person at Gemarama 2021 in Oaks, PA
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Saturday Demos - November 7
1. Cabochon Forming (Cabbing) -
Saturday 10 am A flat slice of stone, or slab, is first rough cut on a slab saw, Once a design is selected and marked on the stone, it is then shaped using coarse grits and then polished with finer and finer grits on rotating wheels of the cabbing machine. Each of these steps will be demonstrated. |
2. Torch Enameling - Saturday 11 am
Using a simple, affordable torch, finely ground glass enamel particles will be fused to metal. Various application methods will be demonstrated, including sifting and dredging. These techniques can be used to create colorful pieces such as earrings and pendants, or components such as headpins and bead caps. |
3. Chasing and Repoussé - Saturday 12 noon
The techniques of chasing and repoussé are used to transform a flat metal sheet into a three dimensional design by alternating chasing from the front and repoussé from the reverse. Hammering with various tools that raise, depress or push aside the metal will be demonstrated. |
4. Chain Maille -
Saturday 1 pm The basics of creating chain maille will be demonstrated, including the types of ring connections. Different types of chain maille and materials suitable for chain maille will be discussed, along with how to make your own jump rings. |
5. Advanced chain maille - Saturday 2 pm This demo will go beyond the basics of chain maille including speed weaving, tips and tricks for starting difficult weaves, and capturing other materials such as beads, cabochons and scales. Important considerations for changing patterns and calculating the aspect ratio will be discussed.
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6. Wire Weaving -
Saturday 3 pm Through the use of different fine wire weaves on frame wires, wire woven jewelry has an infinite variety of designs. Different weaves and wire treatments will be demonstrated, and tools and materials will be discussed. |
Sunday Demos - November 8
7. Beading - Sunday 11 am
By embroidering different types of beads on layers of special fabrics, beautiful jewelry can be created. Jewelry and jewelry components such as chains, pendants, earrings, and bezels are possible. An amazing variety of work will be discussed and the basic process will be demonstrated. |
8. Viking Knit -
Sunday 12 noon Also called Trichinopoly chain, Viking knit turns wire into beautiful jewelry with simple tools. Different knit patterns will be demonstrated. How to use the basic stitch to capture objects or stones also will be shown. |
9. Loop Braiding -
Sunday 1 pm Loop Braiding dates back to the 13th Century. It is underutilized in metalsmithing. It has a look very similar to Viking Knit. It is faster to make: a bracelet can be created in a half hour. Braids suitable for jewelry will be demonstrated. The only tools required are those used to attach the findings when the braid is complete. |
10. Cold Connections - Sunday 2 pm
Joining jewelry components without the use of a torch will be demonstrated. Techniques shown will include rivets, tabs, straps, and dome trapping. |
11. Fusing Silver & Loop in Loop Chains - Sunday 3 pm
Loop in loop chains have a long history in jewelry, dating back to 2500 BC. It was the predominant type of chain used in the Bronze Age. Fusing links, shaping the links and weaving the loops will be demonstrated. |
12. Cabochon Forming (Cabbing) - Sunday 4 pm
A flat slice of stone, or slab, is first rough cut on a slab saw, Once a design is selected and marked on the stone, it is then shaped using coarse grits and then polished with finer and finer grits on rotating wheels of the cabbing machine. Each of these steps will be demonstrated. |