colouring anodised aluminium

Suitable for complete beginners and those more experienced makers looking to inject a little colour into their work.

These workshops are an introduction into the colouring and decoration of anodised aluminium for use in jewellery making or craft objects.  During a one or two day workshops students will learn about the anodising process and will learn through demonstrations and experimentation about colouring medium and techniques to apply to anodised aluminium.

One-day Workshop

A one-day workshop offers the chance to learn some of the basics of colouring aluminium using a selection of dyes and inks in a selection of beautiful colours.  Students will colour aluminium and create a simple piece of jewellery in one day

During a one-day students will learn about:
The anodising process
The types of colouring medium
Dip-dyeing
Direct application
Block printing
Resists
Sealing
Simple jewellery making techniques

Students can expect to make a bangle and a pendant within the day.

Two-day Workshop

During a two-day workshop students will learn all that is included in a one-day workshop along with some more advanced colouring processes.

At a two-day workshop students will learn about:
All that  is included in a one-day workshop
Collage printing
Mono-printing
Lino-cuts
Roller printing
Additional resists, including photocopy transfers
Stripping back

Students will be shown some more advanced assembly techniques including riveting, and can expect to make two to three finished pieces of jewellery.

workshop dates

Please email your expression of interest to courses@lindseymann.co.uk

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