Victoria decided to use strong epoxy glue instead of resin to enshrine her symbols. She and Ms. Burns discussed the benefit of three-dimensionality over the smooth surface that resins creates.

Ms. Burns demonstrates how to use the shears to carefully cut out very small objects from rolled metal. Taylor has many small shapes she needs to deal with. Ms. Burns demonstrates how to use the small object holder when filing. Taylor has many small objects to file. Her sketch is...

Kaylee sanding her shrine houses.

  Jasmine hammering formed shapes of wire. She hand-forms them first then hammers them to ensure they are flat. The flatness is a desired design effect she wishes to use so the necklace will lay flat. Jasmine creates both chain links and hand-formed wire designed elements. Great example of critical...

Emma and Ms. Burns discuss the design of her shrine necklace. This video demonstrates how individual critique is important during the early part of the process.

Chasity creates individual links for her chain bracelet Chasity continues creates individual links for her chain bracelet Chasity demonstrates critical thinking and play techniques when designing a pattern for her bracelet.

Ashley is creating a pendant by painting the metal with an original design. She used this painting technique in her first project. Her painting technique is highly textural with blended colors. Ashley strings her beads. She is using wire segments to build her entire necklace. Segments can be used, or...

  Alyssa files her metal cut shapes. Filing helps to perfect the shape and free the edges of roughness. Victoria demonstrates how to dap for Alyssa. Alyssa starts the dapping process with a large circle. Careful to make sure the shape does not move while hammering. Alyssa continues the dapping...