Jewellery: soldering workshop

- Have produced between 4 and 6 electroforming samples or jewellery pieces in copper
- Describe the principles of electroforming
- Identify suppliers and to obtain electroforming materials
- Design and prepare pieces of work appropriate for electroforming and outsourcing
- Compare the properties of electroformed/deposited copper versus copper
- Apply health and safety best practice
- Discuss what you have learned and apply your new skills to your jewellery practice
- Contribute to a culture of mutual support within the group, and enjoy the profitable exchange of ideas, information and inspiration.

City Lit provides almost all the basic tools and equipment you will need, as well as basic materials in reasonable quantities, such as silver solder and base metals (copper), and other materials such as saw blades and chemicals (pickle, borax, etc). You may bring your own metal to use if you wish to, and if you want to work in precious metal you will need to supply your own.

Through theoretical and practical demonstrations both to the group and to individuals. You will get a handout and list of resources. We will also watch a short film about the technique and you will see sample images of electroformed pieces. Group discussions and feedback are encouraged.