They learned to give each design a unique appearance only seen in their own creations. The first generation of Karen silversmiths were taught to carefully handcraft each design from scratch. It doesn’t discolour like sterling silver & rarley needs to be polished. Karen Silver is at least 97% pure silver, where sterling silver is only 92.5%. I work with Thai Hill Tribe Silver & Semi precious stones. Nick cuts and styles his own stones.All jewellery is handcrafted here on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland. Nick selects unique gemstones from around the world - pieces that intrigue him by their individuality and provide inspiration for his remarkable designs. His work has been profiled in exhibitions throughout Queensland and NSW and purchased by galleries and private collectors, both in Australia and overseas. Nick's innovative designs are influenced by his 40 years in the Outback. His pieces aim to evoke a feeling of empathy and a sense of belonging to the observer and owner. Dramatic contrasts, subtle surfaces and exotic patterns are utilised to create the unique expressions of his visions in his wearable art. Nick taps into his instinctive store of images, folk lore and emotion to capture the stark beauty and heritage of the Australian outback. Out here working on the land Nick developed his silver smithing skills. Nick has spent over 40 years working in the Northern Territory and Northwest Queensland regions on large pastoral leases running cattle. Originally from England, Nick was enticed to move to Australia many years ago by its warm sun. Participants will be encouraged to create a ring or pendant from a single piece of metal, a treasure you will be able to take home and enjoy for years to come.
Basic Claw and Bezel Setting of gem stones.Forging metal (how to manipulate metal with a hammer and textured stamps).How to use a jewelers saw and change blades.Silver can be purchased from me or you are welcome to bring your own silver. The cost of the class does not include the Silver. If you are keen to fine tune your skills in the amazing world of silversmithing, then look no further than this incredible course! Whether you are a beginner or just someone eager to learn more - we guarantee that with our help you will learn the core techniques needed to help you create your own masterpieces.
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