ErinNicole
Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Skills and Techniques
Traditional Metalwork:
-sawing -soldering -doming -chasing -stamping -buffing -grinding -polishing -drilling -riveting -"keum boo" -granulation -enameling -acid etching -casting -fusing -copper-plating -raising -filigree -chain maille -stone setting -wire-wrapping
Hot and Cold Glass:
-cutting, selection, and layering -sawing (Gryphon Wet Diamond Ring Saw) -fusing -slumping -casting -kiln-annealing -dichroic etching -fused inclusions (wire, sheet metal, granules, foil, and mesh) -painting -basic lampwork -enameling and stoning -fire-polishing
Other:
-making and modifying watch cases -mosaic tile -creating and firing metal clay pieces (Art Clay Silver, BronzClay and CopprClay) -epoxy and resin casting -mold-making with silicone rubber
**Find a list of classes I've taught under "Meet the Maker"**
Find me online @:
http://www.ErinNicole.artfire.co… http://www.facebook.com/ErinNico…Get to Know
I am a jewelry artist trained in metalwork as well as fused glass. I thoroughly enjoy both making and learning new things. It's amazing how the right piece of jewelry can just spice up an outfit!
I have taught numerous classes in metal and glass (as well as mosaic tile), including:
Intermediate Jewelry (April 2009), Ancient Techniques in Metalworking (March 2009), Combining Metal and Glass (February 2009), Chain-making (January 2009), Beginning Glass Jewelry (December 2008), Combining Metals (November 2008 and March 2008), Enameling on Metal Workshop (October 2008), Mixed Media Jewelry (September 2008), Beginning Jewelry (July 2008), Fused Glass Jewelry (April 2008), and Silver Clay Charms Workshop (February 2008).
As always, if you want to know more about my qualifications or experience--just ask!
I have taught numerous classes in metal and glass (as well as mosaic tile), including:
Intermediate Jewelry (April 2009), Ancient Techniques in Metalworking (March 2009), Combining Metal and Glass (February 2009), Chain-making (January 2009), Beginning Glass Jewelry (December 2008), Combining Metals (November 2008 and March 2008), Enameling on Metal Workshop (October 2008), Mixed Media Jewelry (September 2008), Beginning Jewelry (July 2008), Fused Glass Jewelry (April 2008), and Silver Clay Charms Workshop (February 2008).
As always, if you want to know more about my qualifications or experience--just ask!
