Beaducation: Class Detail for Introduction to Riveting

Riveting

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Riveting

Don't have all of the tools and materials at home? Don't worry! We have most of them in our Shoppe along with optional kits. Click here to visit our Shoppe.

TOOLS

Riveting Hammer
Plastic Mallet
Deadblow Hammer (optional) — To strike design stamps. Use with a bench block underneath.
Chasing Hammer (optional) — To fine tune rivet head and texture metal.
1.8mm Hole Punching Plier
Screw Down Hole Punch
Fine Needle Files
Sandpaper — 400 or 600 grit. You may also use fine grit nail files.
Pro Polish Pads
French Metal Shears (optional) — You may also cut sheet metal with a jeweler's saw.
Jeweler’s Saw Frame
Saw Blades
Tube Cutting Plier
Cut Lube
Flush Cutter
Chain Nose Plier
Metal Scribe (optional) — You may mark your metal using a fine permanent marker.
Bench Block
Center Punch
Design Stamps (optional)

MATERIALS

Assortment of Metal Blanks — The blanks needed are included in the optional kit. You can also choose from a variety of other shapes featured in our shoppe.
22 Gauge Copper Sheet
14 Gauge Fine Silver Wire
14 Gauge Copper Wire
2.5mm Thin Wall Silver Tubing

Introduction to Riveting

Kate's Bio

Instructor: Kate Richbourg
Category: Metalwork
Level: Beginner

Price: $20.00

Welcome to the world of riveting! Riveting is the process of joining two objects together without soldering. In this class you will learn how to create two types of rivets. First, make a simple pendant using a wire rivet and second, take your skills up a level by making a second pendant featuring a tube rivet.

Optional Kit Flavors:

Optional Introduction to Riveting Kit

You will be transported to our Shoppe, where you will complete payment and also pick up any tools and materials or the optional kit to make your life easier. If you are a new user, you'll be directed to the registration page to create an account. Once you are logged in, go to the "my classes" link at the top of the page to view the class.