- Cuttlebone*: 8” to 10” size at least 2 (they are very fragile and easy to break)
- semi stiff small paint brush for dusting
- Mask (optional-but recommended)
- small can of pressurized air (as used for cleaning computers)
- Sharp tools for scraping designs ( wax working tools work well)
- Pocket knife
- 3 sheets of course grit sanding paper #220
- 3-5 ounces of sterling silver (scrap metal without any solder on it) or sterling silver casting grain
- Students may bring other types of metal: gold, argentium and other metal alloys (again without solder on it)
- 1 Ceramic crucible (melting dish)**
- 1 Crucible handle***
- Your choice of flex shaft burs
- Small objects to press into cuttlebone
- Soldering supplies (including solder for your choice of metal)
Time permitting students will make a piece on Sunday using their cuttlebone pieces. It is suggested that each student:
- plan a rough design ahead of time that you will use the textured cast metal (cuttlebone texture)
- bring the appropriate assortment of metal (sheet, wire, etc). If you aren’t certain about the design, bring a larger assortment of materials.
- bring their own metalsmithing tools
*The school will have a limited number of pieces of cuttlebone on hand for purchase @ $5.00 each. If you are interested please bring cash.
**Each student will need a Ceramic Crucible (melting dish) for each type of metal that the student melts. Each student will also need a handle for what ever type of crucible that they use. Depending on the style of melting dish, each student will need either the handle with the adjustable cinch or a pair of tongs to hold the crucible.
***CCA will have some crucibles with handles available for rent for students using Sterling Silver on a first come, first serve basis. Rental fee is $5/each (please bring cash).