Overview
The Metals Studio has capabilities to work a variety of processes using non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass, pewter, silver, and gold. Although the majority of work in Metals is small-scale wearables, students can create anything from decorative enameled pieces to functional tableware to abstract or figurative sculpture.
Studio Manager
Vicky Rodriguez
Hours
HIGH HAZARD STUDIO: Monitor hours only
Fall 2023
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
10am – 10pm
3:30pm – 10pm
9am – 10pm
2pm – 10pm
2pm – 10pm
3pm – 10pm
10am – 10pm
How to Gain Access
This studio can only be accessed by certified users when a safety monitor is present and a class is not currently meeting in the space.
To receive certification, users must be currently or previously enrolled in a class in the studio, or contact the Studio Manager for other training and certification options.
Tools & Equipment
- 14 jeweler’s benches
- Hand tools
- Soldering, annealing stations
- Flex shafts
- Wax modeling (hot work, carving, injection)
- Casting (sand, centrifugal, vacuum)
- Forming (raising, chasing/repoussé, hydraulic)
- Finishing (patinas, tumblers, polishing)
- Enameling
- Advanced (pulse arc welder, laser welder, electro-etching)
Consumables
For purchase at or through School Store
- Brass and copper wire 10ga – 22ga
- Brass and copper sheet 16ga – 22ga
- Silver solder wire (hard, medium, easy)
- Saw blades in 5/0 – 5 and 3 sizes spiral
- Silver wire 12ga – 22ga
- Wet/dry abrasive 80 – 500 grit
- Wax
- Investment for casting
- Bronze casting grain
- Mandrels and Flex shaft attachments
Safety & Policies
HIGH HAZARD STUDIO
All users must read, sign, and abide by the Studio Policies and Contract document which outlines studio safety and procedures. Simply reading the document does not grant access. See How to Gain Access above.
Note: Close-toed shoes and long pants are required to work in this studio. Natural fibers are strongly recommended. You will not be allowed to work in the studio if you are not appropriately dressed.
