Experience: colour in resin jewellery
Course
In London
Description
-
Type
Course
-
Location
London
-
Start date
Different dates available
These two sessions will explore the use of resin in jewellery making; specifically how to introduce colour into resin through adding pigments, materials and objects, with striking effect. We'll guide you in preparing resin, adding colours and other special effects, the use of moulds, and also safe working practice.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
- Mix resins- Add colour pigments- Create a series of samples- Clean up resin – file, sand and polish- Embed materials and objects- Use a variety of resin techniques to use at home- Work safely on your own with resin.
City Lit provides all the basic materials and equipment which you will need, although you may wish to bring your own small objects or materials to try embedding in the resin. You are advised that sensible footwear must be worn in the studio. For heath and safety reasons no sandals, open shoes or small pumps can be worn, even in hot weather.
Reviews
Course programme
- Mixing and preparing resin
- Adding colour pigments to resin to create interesting effects
- Using simple moulds and bezels to cast resin
- Special effects resins e.g. metallic, pearl, transparent resins
- Health and safety considerations.
Through practical demonstrations both to the group and to individuals. Group discussions and feedback are encouraged.
About your tutor:
Liane Wolf
A jewellery designer/maker with a background in Fine Arts, majoring in painting at the National Art School in Sydney. Liane started making jewellery while living in Copenhagen in 2000. Having initially worked in metal, Liane now combines resin with precious metals and paper, and more recently she has been working with anodised aluminium. Liane has taught on adult education, community outreach and diploma courses since 2008. At City Lit, she predominantly teaches resin and introductory classes to metal work.
Additional information
City Lit offer a wide range of short and year-long courses in Jewellery design and making, from beginners to advanced, and for professional development.
These courses, from 17-18 Main Programme might complement what you learned or your outcomes from this course:
VV656 Coloured Resin Jewellery: A masterclass with Kathie Murphy
VV434 Colour, Print, Dye on Metal for Jewellers.
General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
See the course guide for term dates and further details
Experience: colour in resin jewellery