About

This skills-based class teaches you how to texture sheet metal using the rolling mill. By putting metal through the rolling mill with a texturing material, such as a paper or steel texture plate, you press the design into the metal.

Texturing makes the surface of copper, brass, or silver sheet more interesting because the variations in depth catch the light differently. It also can enhance the design of your project by conveying a theme, such as flowing water, wood grain, or patterned fabric.

Details

Skill Level: Beginning to intermediate.

Details

• A $31 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers the materials needed.
• You should bring:
  • Apron.
  • Towels for drying metal and hands.
  • Pen, notebook, Ultra Fine-Point Sharpie or other pen that writes on metal.

Project

You'll make several sheets of textured metal that you can use as a base for future projects such as pendants, brooches, earrings, and more. You can use the metal as-is or enamel it.

Prerequisites

• It is recommended that you have taken Introduction to Jewelry: Skills Class and Introduction to the Jeweler's Torch  or equivalent classes elsewhere. 
• You must be able to cut, file, and anneal metal.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• You must wear closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair and beards, wear natural-fiber clothing, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry.