Jewellery - Textile Techniques in Metal

• Wood dowel
• Copper foil
• Copper wire 26 ga round
• Copper wire 20 ga round
• Copper wire 16 ga square
• Copper wire 20 ga half round
• Niobium wire 20 ga round
• Cabochon 22x30
• Copper Metal Blanks 24 ga 25 mm diameter

• Crochet Hook .5 mm to 1.5 mm (metal only - no plastic!)
• A selection of 2-3 mm beads
• Green low tack Painters Tape at least 1/2" wide
• Metal 12" Ruler
• Portable Bench Clamp
• 2" Spring Clamp (must be resin, NOT metal)
• 2 small binder clips
• A mini clip board
• Notebook & pens/pencils/eraser
• Very sharp, strong, flush-cutting craft scissors
• Awl with a sharp point (for marking metal)
• Fine tip Sharpie marker

Tools

• Flat nose pliers*
• Round nose pliers*
• Needle nose pliers*
• Flush cutting wire nippers*

* Please bring jewellery-appropriate tools - no hardware store tools! The instructor will have a very limited quantity available for purchase, or you can get a tool kit from the Red Door Store.

Jewellery Toolbox Sign Out

Please arrive at 8:30 AM on your first day if you would like to use a toolbox. Toolboxes can be signed out for the week, or a Saturday workshop, and can be returned directly to Studio Tech on the last day. Toolboxes are checked to ensure they are complete prior to class. Toolboxes that are incomplete or not returned will have charges applied to your student account. Please reference the checklist to ensure all the tools are returned.

Mandatory Studio Safety Practices

Your health and safety is our priority. Our studio environments can have a number of objects, tools and chemicals that require personal protective equipment (PPE) or other consideration for your well-being. All persons (including faculty, staff and students) are asked to observe the following while in the shops and studios:

• Wear sturdy and appropriate shoes such as sneakers, closed leather shoes or work boots open-toed shoes, flip-flops or high heels are not allowed
• No long, dangling clothing or accessories (scarves, flowing sleeves, chains, long necklaces, etc.)
• Long hair must be tied back
• No bare skin if exposure to chemicals or tools/machinery is likely
• Appropriate PPE is mandatory when operating tools and equipment within the studios.
• Please consult with the faculty or studio technician to determine the appropriate PPE required for specific machines and studio processes.
  

Fit tests are required for courses requiring a respirator as noted on your material list. Arrangements will be made on-site. As these are mandatory safety practices, we will follow up directly with students who may have oversighted the above. Individuals may be asked to address any concerns before continuing to work in the studio. Be sure to buy appropriate, good-quality safety articles and equipment, i.e. safety boots, protective eyewear, hearing protection, work gloves, x-acto knives, etc. - ask your supplier for advice.