If you have ever wanted to learn how to work in platinum, now is
your chance! Metalwerx is pleased to present Jurgen Maerz,
Technical and Education Director of the Platinum Guild. You will be
learning how to fabricate a beautiful pearl and platinum ring which
you will take home. Learn about this wonderful material from from one
of the best instructors in platinum.
Introduction to Platinum
Instructor: Mr. Jurgen Maerz
Level: Intermediate and above
Intermediate Metalsmithing Skills
Status: Open
Tuition: $ 300
Time: : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
Platinum is an exciting material to fabricate. Jurgen Maerz,
Director of Technical Education for the Platinum Guild International,
will guide you step by step with this amazing material. Mr. Maerz
teaches and lectures about platinum all over the world, and we are
very lucky to utilize his expertise at Metalwerx.
During this workshop, you will fabricate a beautiful Platinum Pearl
Ring to take home using a pictorial step-by-step handout. You will
learn fabrication, soldering and polishing techniques to help you
gain confidence in working with platinum.=A0 Mr. Maerz will also
teach you about the different alloys of platinum and which one is
right for a project on your own.
Please see Mr. Maerz’s Step-by-Step Project Article on Ganoksin.com
at: How to Make a Forged Platinum Pearl Ring - Ganoksin Jewelry Making Community
Karen Christians
M E T A L W E R X
50 Guinan St.
Waltham, MA 02451
Ph. 781/891-3854 Fax 3857
http://www.metalwerx.com/
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