What exactly are Cold Connections?
Cold connections, (mechanical joining techniques), are a way of connecting two or more jewelry objects using a variety of techniques that do not require the use of heat, i.e. soldering. There are many ways of connecting objects in the jewelry studio such as jump rings, rivets, prongs and bezels, tabs with slots, folds, wire wraps and loops to name a few.
Forming in jewelry is the process of shaping metal into desired forms. This can be done using a variety of tools and techniques, including pliers, hammers, and dies.
This doesn’t mean, however, that cold connection jewelry is just an alternative for jewelry artists who don’t want to or can’t use a torch. It’s the organic handmade look and feel of this style that draws jewelry artists in to explore the possibilities. In fact, no heat can mean more design possibilities, because cold connection jewelry allows the joining of materials that cannot be soldered for a variety of reasons.
In addition to learning about cold connections, students will become experienced with the proper use of a variety of tools (hammers, saws, flex shaft, various pliers, anvils, mandrels, shears, files, polishing and finishing, and others) found in every jewelry studio.
About The Class
Class meets Saturday mornings from 9am to 12pm for 6 weeks. Cost is $200.00 which includes material fee. We must have a minimum of 5 students enrolled for this class to run, so bring a friend. Closed toe footwear is required.
Please note that there is a two week gap between
March 8th and March 29th!
