I just got back from the classes on Surface Texturing and Cold Connections - I learned a lot and am very eager to get back into the studio to make some new pieces using these techniques! They don't make the work any faster - you still have to take the time to do things right - but, oh, what interesting work can be wrought with these skills!  I will post some new pieces very soon.... » Read More

 I am getting ready to go to a couple of classes to learn more about Surface Texturing Techniques and Cold Connections. Surface Texturing is a fairly self explanatory term - ways of making textures on a surface - in this case, that surface most likely being a sheet metal such as silver or copper. I look forward to seeing what we'll cover in class, and will post pictures as soon as they are available.Cold Connections - this term refers to methods of connecting pieces and components without soldering them, and probably includes the use of jump rings, rivets, hinges, and maybe some other things I haven't heard of yet. Again, I will post pics as soon... » Read More