This course positions ferrous metal (iron & steel) as a conceptual and practical focal point for jewelry. Designed as an introduction to the fundamentals of metalsmithing, learners practice various techniques for basic forming, fabrication, assembly, and finishing of ferrous metal in the creation of wearable sculpture. With a special emphasis on combining ferrous alloys with different carbon percentages to form & fabricate novel pattern welded source materials for decorative & ornamental applications, students will explore the potential and limits of iron as a material in relation to adornment, function, and the body. May be repeated one time for a maximum of 8 credits. Course Fee.
- Teacher: Matthew Haugh