Sink a Copper Bowl
Instructor: Chapin Dimond
Prerequisite: Metalsmithing 1 or equivalent
Duration: 8 Hours
In this workshop you will learn the basic skills to make a bowl using the sinking process.
Participants should know how to use a torch and be comfortable with using hammers, files, belt sander, flex-shaft, jeweler’s saw, and metal shear.
Each student will have a finished copper bowl at the end of class.
Bring your Metalsmithing toolbox, including the following items:
Must have:
- ear muffs/ ear protection
- safety glasses
- Sharpie marker
- dividers/ compass
- ruler
- files:
- coarse (teacher prefers #00 flat)
- medium (teacher prefers #2 flat)
- fine (teacher prefers #4 flat - 1/2 round)
- jeweler’s saw frame and beeswax or synthetic lubricant
- saw blades #2/0 (or size you prefer)
- sanding sticks (variety of grits)
Optional/Helpful:
- cloth hand towel
- leather gloves
- silver hard solder and flux (just in case there is cracking - may not use)
Clothing: follow applicable Studio Attire, including closed-toed shoes and avoid wearing polyester, it can be flammable.
Materials kit (Tools/equipment and materials/consumables instructor will supply for a fee – this fee is already included in your tuition):
- metal needed for project (copper)
- Scotch-Brite pad
- patina
- other necessary tools and materials
- wood stump with dip (for an additional fee if wanting to keep)
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