428 - Press it! Creating with the Hydraulic Press
Adult Class | Available
The hydraulic press allows you to produce multiples for jewelry production quickly and easily. You will learn to form metal in the hydraulic press using impression dies, silhouette dies, pancake dies and roller printing plates to create bracelets, earrings, rings and pendants. Learn the basics of the hydraulic press to add dimensionality to your work.
Soldering experience is recommended, but not required.
- The Jewelry studio has a dress code, due to the presence of fire, chemicals, sharp objects, and heavy objects the Studio.
To minimize the risk of injury, all Jewelry students must wear:- Closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops or sandals)
- Pants, leggings, or long shorts
- Long sleeve shirts or t-shirts (No crop tops or tank tops)
- Long hair pulled back
Sheet Metal can be Purchased from Rio Grande Jewelry Supplies or directly from the Jewelry Studio.
1 x 3 inch 18 gauge sterling sheet (choose custom size to order 1x3 inch)
6 X 6 inch 18 gauge bronze sheet
Scrap silver that can be melted and rolled into ingot for pressing. Approximately 1-1 1/2 ounces will produce one project.