Cold Connections: Riveting. September 28 from 9:30-5:30

Learn how to connect metal without soldering! The beauty of riveting (aka "cold connections") is that you do not need a torch or solder to connect metal, and this technique can be easily done at home with minimal tools. You will learn how to hand make rivets with brass, copper, and bronze wire as well as learn design and layout techniques. Each student will leave with at least one completed piece of jewelry. We will cover: Tools and materials needed for riveting Overview of the 4 different types of rivets: standard, tube, flush, and decorative Design layout Measuring Drilling Setting rivets and cleanup Details: Sunday, September 28 from 9:30-5:30 8 contact hours, ages 12+ located at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts located at 100 E. Cleveland, Lafayette 80026 # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum Tools are provided Materials base kit fee: $30. Payable at time of class to instructor via cash, check, or Venmo Prerequisite: Metals 1, Intro to Metalsmithing, Intro to Stacking Rings or