Metalsmith Essentials: Textures and Patinas

Join the Metalsmith Essentials revolution.
The fabricationista, Helen Driggs, is back with another 2-disc set!



Now you can learn how to make your own richly textured handmade metal jewelry, step by step.



Join artist and experienced metalsmith Helen Driggs in 11 watch-and-learn lessons for everything you need to know to get started texturing and patinating jewelry by hand or with a rolling mill.



Master texturing basics and boost your skills with step-by-step expert how-tos for hammering textures, metal stamping, adding texture to 3-D forms, the use of a rolling mill, and more!




Then, add color and depth to your jewelry pieces with the use of commercial patinas and earth-friendly metal-coloring methods.



Order your copy of this dynamic DVD to:

· Discover the safe and proper way to transfer textures onto metal with the use of a rolling mill.

· Learn fool-proof techniques for laying out text and designs for metal stamping.

· Add visual interest to your pieces by preserving and creating textures on 3-D forms.

· Learn how to clean and prep your piece to accept a patina for maximum success.

· Add depth and volume with a variety of patinas using simple household chemicals.

· And more!

Watch two full hours of exciting metalsmith essentials on your own time. This two-disc set allows you to start and stop when it's convenient for you. Get a front-row seat to this master metal jewelry class you can watch again and again!

Category:

Education

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• metalsmith essentials
• metalsmithing
• metalwork
• metal
• metal jewelry
• jewelry making
• helen driggs
• texturing metal
• textures
• patinas
• patina