ZAC TEDROW – SILVER RECYCLING AND RETICULATION: FROM SCRAP METAL TO WEARABLE ART

From: $488.89

If you’d like to have an option to have a payment plan, please contact Multiplicity for more details, at  (832) 437-2442.

As an added bonus, if you sign up for ALL 3 of Zac’s classes, Multiplicity will give you $88 off of the total cost.

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Every silversmith has a stash of scrap silver: broken bits, trimmings, and projects that didn’t quite make the cut. With this class, you can turn those scraps into brand new usable pieces of material!

Day One: Students will learn what it takes to prepare a crucible, categorize material, melt the scrap, and pour the molten metal into rods and ingots. We will then use a rolling mill and draw plates to transform the ingots into fresh sheet and wire! Additionally, students will learn to alloy metal to create the foundation of reticulated silver. Reticulation is a metalsmithing technique that involves concentrating heat on a particular silver alloy to create random and dynamic texture to the surface. Peaks and valleys, tree bark, and mountain range like textures are all possible…reticulation is a chaotic and organic process yielding a truly one-of-a-kind piece in every new application. This technique is a great way to repurpose scrap piece of silver as well.

Day Two: Students will learn to prep a piece of silver alloy with depletion guilding, apply the proper heating technique to achieve reticulation, and inlay the reticulated piece into a sterling silver ring band that we will create in class. Learn to wield heat as a tool to create your own unique piece!

PREREQUISITE: Intermediate to Advanced. Students should be familiar with sawing, filing, soldering, and annealing. If you have any questions, please contact me via email.

Find out more about Zac Tedrow here.

THIS IS A 2-DAY WORKSHOP

DATES & TIMES
Friday, July 14, 2023:   10am to 5pm
Saturday, July 15, 2023:  10am to 5pm
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LOCATION: Multiplicity Studio (please see below for address and contact info)

WORKSHOP FEE: $488.89 includes Kit Fee

KIT FEE: $37.89 ($35 plus sales tax)

(This is the kit everyone will need and will get to take home when class is over)
1¾” melting crucible
Steel pinch tongs

TOOLS/MATERIALS STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE (click to download PDF version):

Additional Information:

  • Bring a sack lunch or be prepared to make an order for delivery. A refrigerator and water cooler are available for student use.
  • Studio Rules: Closed-toe shoes are required. Do not wear loose clothing that could get caught in rotary tools. Wear long hair tied back.
  • Lodging information: KATY AREA HOTELS

VISITING ARTIST WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY If minimum enrollment is not met at least 30 days prior to the start date, the Visiting Artist may cancel the workshop. In this instance, all paid students will be fully refunded. If students cancel their enrollment 60 or more days from the start date of a paid Visiting Artist workshop, they will receive a full refund minus $75 cancellation fees. Cancellations within 59 or fewer days from the start date of a paid Visiting Artist workshop will not be refunded.

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