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24/04/14 - 05/05 Exploring Volumes Through Fabrication and Repoussé with Jeff de Boer - VIDEO ONLY(4 sessions)

24/04/14 - 05/05 Exploring Volumes Through Fabrication and Repoussé with Jeff de Boer - VIDEO ONLY(4 sessions)

$232.00 USD
$232.00 USD
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Sundays, April 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 2024 
(4 days, 2 hours per session) 
12:00 - 2:00 pm PST  

Instructor: Jeff de Boer

Building on the basics of chasing and repoussé from Jeff's first class, you will explore modeling and creating more complex forms. Various techniques will be addressed, from raising to fabrication, and these techniques will enable you to create voluminous forms and explore in depth the power of both chasing and repoussé. Each class will end with an exercise assignment for the students to practice and review the following week.

This is the second of two classes that Jeff is offering. The first one is 03/03 - 03/24 Introduction to Practical Chasing with Jeff de Boer. Buy both classes for a 15% discount.

Note: You will need good ventilation for smoke and fumes, if you are not able to burn pitch residue off outdoors.

Skill Level: Basic chasing and repoussé skills are recommended.

All classes include the video recording, which you will have access to for 60 days after the class. Zoom link and instructions for joining the call will be emailed 1 day (24 hours) prior to class.

The class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.

Supply List for Students

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Jeff will cover tools in the first class. If you want to go far with these techniques, you will eventually need everything on this list.

Recommended Materials:

  • 24g or 26g sheet metal in brass or copper - approx. 6" x 6" to get started
  • 3’ length of both 1/4” and 3/16” drill rod, it can be either oil or water hardening
  • Emery paper, 220, 320, 400, 600

Recommended Tools:

  • Jeff will demonstrate how to make and modify chasing tools. If you have a basic set of chasing tools, that's great.
  • Dapping punches
  • 6” chasing bowl with pitch, Jeff recommends black pitch.
  • Medium-weight chasing hammer
  • 6” x 6” steel bench block 
  • Dividers
  • Sinking hammer 
  • Rawhide or nylon mallet
  • Round stakes of various sizes/radii (optional)
  • Vise
  • Hack saw
  • Magnifying glasses
  • Access to a laser printer/scanner that can enlarge and reduce
  • Plasticine clay and tools for modeling
  • Good quality tracing paper
  • Drawing supplies including fine permanent markers, red and black
  • Masking tape
  • Fabric iron
  • 3/8" Hardwood dowel
  • A small piece of thin leather for wrapping tools
  • Access to a belt sander or bench grinder
  • Polishing machine

 Basic Tools you should have at your bench:

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