My Class Did A pretty Good Job This semester!

Student Work, ART 118 - Introduction to Metals and Jewelry for Non-Art Majors, Fall 2011

Project #1: pop-UP!
Objective:
Create a stand-alone sculptural piece that has a theme. Begin learning basic fabrication techniques of copper sheet metal.
Techniques:
Jump shear use, sawing, piercing, bending, folding, hand forming, filing and finishing.



























Project #2: Contain
Objective:
Create a container using Rhino CAD that is meant to hold a specific object of your choice. Begin learning basic Rhino CAD techniques and understand the concept of 3D printing. The student will have their container 3D printed at Shapeways.
Techniques:
Primitive shapes, line, extrusion, Boolean functions, edge duplication, additional techniques as needed.




























Project 3: Ring Of Choice
Objective:
Create a ring that considers wearability and incorporates a found object. Begin learning basic ring shank fabrication techniques and non-traditional setting techniques which can house the found object. The student will also be introduced to the application of concept into jewelry.
Techniques:
Sizing, forming and soldering of a ring shank, wire prongs and tabs, filing, sanding, finishing.


















Project #4: inFuse
Objective:
Create a functional tea infuser that is based on function, aesthetics and concept. Learn basic dapping and syncing fabrication techniques, cold connections and larger scale soldering techniques.
Techniques:
Dapping, syncing, boughing, planishing, and riveting (post, tube, flush).


























Project #5: chain link chain link chain
Objective:
Create a functional sterling silver chain link necklace that is a minimum of 24” long with a functional clasp. Consider the shape, scale and unity of the links and the clasp.
Techniques:
Chain link making, chain link soldering and innovation of a basic functional clasp.