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Fire, Hammers and Metal!

 

An introduction to forging with

Travis Parry of Parry Metal Designs

 


Saturday July 26th 10 am - 5 pm

Cost $95

Must register by July 25th

*Lunch will be Provided

 

Forging-

Definition: The manipulation of metal using the unique shapes and faces of a hammer.


Learn one of the world’s oldest methods of manipulating metal, forging!  Hammer, bend, and shape metal wire, while taking out your aggressions. Learn the basic techniques of forging: drawing a taper, twists, curves, planer shifts, square to round and ball an end. 

Also learn the basics of annealing, fusing, filing, sanding and polishing.  Then apply these techniques to create a graceful pendant, or a pair of beautiful earrings.

 

 

 

*If you have dietary restrictions, you are welcome to bring your lunch. There is a refrigerator and microwave on the premises.

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