Workshop on clasp making workshop

Clasp Making Workshop
Presented by the Potomac Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers
Pyramid Atlantic
8230 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring MD 20910
May 1-2, 2010
9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Cost:
    $200. members
    $250. non-members

Using readily available tools and materials, participants will learn
simplified metal working skills and metal decorating techniques, and
how to make hinges and clasps, using only cold connections, (no
soldering). During a two day workshop, students will make two
different clasps, one simpler strap style, and another more complex
hinged style. They will also learn how to properly attach both types
onto a book made with wooden cover boards.   For those who may be
unfamiliar with making books in wooden boards, instructions are
provided in a web link for making a simply constructed "fake" book
which is perfectly suitable for use in the workshop.  The use of
patinas for coloring metal will be demonstrated, and students will
have an opportunity to apply a patina to their clasps if they wish.
If there is extra time another clasp may be started, or there may be
a demonstration of the construction of bosses or other types of book
decorations.

Participants will leave the workshop with some basic, practical and
useful skills for making metal fasteners and decorations suitable
for use on books or boxes.

Some tools, equipment and supplies are provided for students' use.
Detailed written instructions and supplier information are provided
in class handouts. Students pay $20.00 materials fee to the
instructor to cover shipping of tools and the cost of supplies.


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