Wire Inlay Class
Date: The class will be held on the following Saturday of January 30, 2027, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: The Rick Wessling Estate, 3442 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55412 (see map below)
Class Description: Students will chase grooves in the metal and then chase the bottoms of the grooves square. The two corners thus created will be chased to form an undercut channel. The upper edges of the channels will be chased and filed to create grooves of even width. Copper wire will be planished into the grooves so that the softer metal forms to fit the undercut and it locked in place. Surfaces will then be filed smooth leaving a pattern to show the different color of the metals. Copper wire will be provided to practice inlay on flat pieces that can be held firmly in a vise.
Class Size: 8 maximum, 4 minimum
Cost: $65 for NON members, $55 for Guild members
Instructor and Class Champion: Martin Pansch 612-599-4762 at blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Students will need a light, soft face hammer for striking tools. This hammer should be light enough that thousands of blows will not be tiring. A cheap Chinese ball peen will likely need no softening. Additional tools include: A mill file, a hack saw, sand paper, sharpening stones (a diamond lap plate works well), paper, pencil, Sharpie ™. Students may consider bringing a supplemental light source or other visual enhancement aids as needed. Bring a stool if you prefer to work sitting.
A basic set of small chisels will be provided for students for use in the class. Those over-achievers who want to make their own prior to class can request detailed descriptions of the needed tools.
Safety Equipment: Safety glasses & ear plugs are mandatory.
Lunch: Either bring a bag lunch with you or money to dine at some of the establishments in the area.
To register: For non-members, Click [HERE] to register.
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