Navajo Inlay Jewelry
Richard Tsosie
June 26-30
Materials to Bring:
· Basic tools, equipment, solder and compounds will be available for your use in class, so you are not required to purchase any new items for the workshop.
Optional Items:
· If you have your own tool kit, we encourage you to bring it. Hand tools: files, finer #4 cut, saw frame, hammers, pliers (round, flat, needle nose), any other basic tools you like to use.
· OptiVisor
· Work lamp
· Rough stones (for cutting in class)
· Silver - Packets with pre-cut pieces of silver sheet and triangular wire will be available for making an inlay bracelet in class. If you wish to bring your own sheet silver and wire, these are the specifications for one bracelet:
§ #3 wide triangular sterling silver wire (15” or more if large wrist)
§ 20 gauge silver sheet (3” wide, length depends on wrist size)
§ 22 or 24 gauge silver sheet (3” wide, length depends on wrist size)
We suggest that beginning students use the precut packets available for purchase instead of buying your own silver.
Your personal items must be clearly marked.
Items that will be provided by Idyllwild Arts:
· Use of all tools, equipment, and consumables such as solder and compounds.
· Silver will also be available for purchase at market price with a small mark-up to cover shipping and handling. Additional charges will accrue for all silver and stones used. A small selection of turquoise and other stones will be available for purchase, but you are encouraged to bring your own stones that match your preferences.