Learn how to use Alloy's 20-ton hydraulic press to cut, shape, and form metal for jewelry making.
Instructor: Kelly Conner
Techniques: Hydraulic press operation and safety, pancake dies, silhouette and nonconforming dies, bracelet forming.
Cost: $15/ticket (FREE for members)
Class Size: 12 People
Duration: 1 hour
We'll demonstrate Alloy's 20-ton Bonny Doon press and explore pancake dies, silhouette dies, nonconforming dies, and bracelet-forming tools. Don't worry, we'll also cover setup, safety, and how to choose the right tooling for your projects.
Designed for jewelers and metalsmiths who are new to hydraulic forming or want to make better use of the equipment available at Alloy.
This is a demonstration-based workshop. No tools or materials are necessary to participate.
Must be at least 14 years old to participate. Tickets are nonrefundable. Please confirm your availability before purchasing.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR, KELLY:
I’ve always loved making and creating things, and once I found metalsmithing in college, I was hooked. For me it is the perfect combination of creativity and science. I graduated with a BFA in metalsmithing from KU in 2003 and spent 2 years apprenticing as a bench jeweler at Kizer Cummings Jewelry. The combination of school learning and hands-on training in a jewelry store has given me a solid base of skills and knowledge from which I have built my own career in metalsmithing, as MeritMade. I look super forward to having you in class and sharing my love of metalsmithing with you.