Metalsmithing - 2nd Semester
This is a full semester course where we will be using metals like, Copper, Nickel, and Brass to bend and shape into a variety of objects. This is an introduction to Metalsmithing where we will be working small scale with saws, hammers, torches, solder, anvils, files,etc. Tool Safety is a huge priority and students will be quizzed on lab safety for each new project.
We will be working with sheet metal and wire for building designs, earrings, belt buckles, bracelets, rings, pendents, etc.
This class is for students who are willing to problem solve and work hard. All work is done in class and time has to be utilized efficiently.
We will be working with sheet metal and wire for building designs, earrings, belt buckles, bracelets, rings, pendents, etc.
This class is for students who are willing to problem solve and work hard. All work is done in class and time has to be utilized efficiently.
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Project 1: RINGS 2/5/14
Our first project is all about learning the tools and techniques of metal working. The students size and create a metal ring using Copper, Nickel, or Brass. In a high school art classroom I feel that an art critique is very essential. This gives the teacher and the students time to reflect on the hard work we've put into each project. Once the requirements for the project are filled, we then begin to analyse each students' piece one at a time. There is a rubric that we use that explains *constructive criticism* is the key. We discuss things like shape, design, color, how well was the piece cleaned up, how well was the solder joint,etc. Then the artist gets to speak, we all write a paragraph (written critique) on the artwork placed in front of us.
Our first project is all about learning the tools and techniques of metal working. The students size and create a metal ring using Copper, Nickel, or Brass. In a high school art classroom I feel that an art critique is very essential. This gives the teacher and the students time to reflect on the hard work we've put into each project. Once the requirements for the project are filled, we then begin to analyse each students' piece one at a time. There is a rubric that we use that explains *constructive criticism* is the key. We discuss things like shape, design, color, how well was the piece cleaned up, how well was the solder joint,etc. Then the artist gets to speak, we all write a paragraph (written critique) on the artwork placed in front of us.
Project 2: Sweat Solder Design 2/21/14
This first project was all about learning the tools and techniques that we will be working with, what it's like to solder, and most importantly safety. We built a simple but beautiful 2D design using two separate types of metal that fit together like a puzzle and sweat soldered them together.