


This class from instructor, Kim St. Jean, is a student favorite. Kim makes shaping heavy-gauge metal a breeze and shows how to size, texture and rivet a bodacious bangle bracelet. This class is suitable for the metalworker who has some experience, but seasoned pros will also enjoy the great tips and tricks that Kim shares in this class.
This class has a run time of 70 minutes.
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Pin vise with 1/8 inch drill bit
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Center Punch - $3.00 - Kim uses this as her flaring tool.
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Fretz Planishing Hammer - $52.00 - or other heavy forming or chasing hammer
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Butane fuel
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Ruler
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Steel Wool #0000
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Fire extinguisher
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#2 carpet tacks
You simply buy an old metal iron and cut off the handles! You'll need a strong bandsaw or some other large blade that can cut the steel handle off. Try to look for an iron whose metal plate is not heavily marred.
Question for Kim:
I've looked in all our local hardware/DIY stores and can't find #2 cut tacks anywhere. Any suggestions? I really would like to try riveting with the tacks!
Try searching online for #2 cut tacks. You may also find them called #2 carpet tacks or #2 upholstery tacks. Or, you can use another nail head rivet, remember to make sure the hole and rivet size are a tight fit.
Kim St. Jean is who I aspire to be..........someday!
Great artist, teacher and I own all your books and I'm working my way through your online classes too! Great teacher :)
Thank you