Steven James
Sunday 2 pm – 6 pm
Tuition: $60 + cost of required kit
Take your crafting and jewelry making techniques in new directions. Learn how to etch on metal, glass and even wood!
Work with three techniques in one class and maximize your creative potential. Get hands on experience with two types of etching, one on brass or copper and the other on glass.
Finish class etching wood using traditional techniques with a twist.
Finished components can be used for jewelry or home decor projects.
Techniques learned: Metalwork
Skill level: All Levels
Cost of required kit: (payable to instructor in class) $25
Kit includes:
- Metal, glass and wood for the projects
- Etching solutions and stains for wood
- Cleaning and resist supplies
- Access to wood burners
- use of etching solutions
- interesting and detailed rubber stamps
- paper punches
- a plastic container (shoebox size)
- an old toothbrush for cleaning
- safety glasses
Bio:
Steven James teaches a unique D.I.Y. approach to creative living through his website, macaroniandglitter.com. In addition to teaching he has made appearances on the HGTV and DIY networks and from time to time works as a freelance project designer for Lark books. His independent work has appeared in several publications, including BeadStyle and Bead Unique magazines. Find his projects in the new books, 30-Minute Necklaces (Lark) and Metal Jewelry (Kalmbach).