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‘Metal Etching’ Workshop

23 May @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Unleash your inner alchemist in this fun metal workshop!

Using copper and brass sheet, we will explore the wonderful world of metal etching.
Metal etching is a process that removes material from a metal surface to create a design.
Using this method, you can create some beautiful patterns and images within your pieces pieces and then turn those pieces into anything you like – earrings, pendants, bracelet focals, suncatcher focals….the choice is yours.

We will cover several techniques including the following:

  • Safety when etching copper and brass
  • Etching Brass and Copper
  • Cutting Metal
  • Shaping Metal including dapping and doming
  • Templates
  • Sealing copper and brass
  • Creating your own ear hooks from wire

This is very much a student driven workshop with each participant able to design and create their own unique pieces.

Venue

  • Whimsical Creatives
  • Rear 183 Maroondah Highway
    Healesville,Victoria3777Australia
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