Carry A Torch/Wild Horse Ring // Metalsmithing Course

  • $195 or 4 monthly payments of $48.75

Wild Horse Ring // Metalsmithing Course

  • Course
  • 52 Lessons

This new course is all about adding dimension, interest and personalized details to your pieces while honing your skills. Create a statement ring with character where the band is not an afterthought. Its carefully crafted + textural details also tell the story.

// ABOUT THIS COURSE //

This Wild Horse Ring course will take you through my step-by-step process of creating a layered and dimensional statement piece that has many textural and creative details. Learn how to methodically plan out your design from concept to completion with ease leaving no guesswork or trial and error to be had.

All techniques taught in this course are ones that you can utilize in so many facets of metalsmithing, you will be able to apply them to your aesthetic and design style right away! 

If you are ready to elevate your skill set and add three-dimensional interest and pop to your pieces, I hope you will sign up for this course.  

Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner + Up

// WHAT'S INCLUDED //

  • Complete and comprehensive course content. Perfect for every type of learner. From 20+ detailed and up close videos to thorough printable PDF’s, sample photos, Q&A’s, printable charts and bench reference guides. You will be sure to have the information available when and where you need it.
  • Tools, Expendables and Materials Lists with live links for ease in sourcing purchasing what you need for the course.
  • An online community. You will have exclusive access to a private Facebook group to ask questions, troubleshoot issues and share photos of your pieces with your piers and myself in this online social space. 
  • Assistance from me!! This may not be an in-person course, but I am very much available to help with your questions along the way. 
  • Lifetime access to the course. Whether the course is available for new students to purchase or not, your access will be open to view any time you wish for the lifetime of this website. You can go as fast or slow through the content as works for you and your schedule. 

// WHAT YOU'LL LEARN //

  • Sketching + Planning for success and ease throughout the whole process of creation - (Hint -> You don't have to be a skilled artist to create accurate and beautiful sketches. I'll show you how.)
  • Techniques for working with castings adding height and dimension to your ring
  • How to craft a story telling ring band with textural details
  • Maximizing your metal to cut down on waste
  • Perfecting bezeling stones
  • Sawing techniques to help you love your saw
  • Drilling/Flex Shaft usage and safety  
  • Safe practices for using tools in your studio
  • Applying patina and finishing techniques as well as safety and disposal
  • Stone setting tools, options and troubleshooting
  • How to apply what you learned to your future work
  • Confidence in your craft!

// TESTIMONIALS //

I have also had the pleasure of teaching in-person in both my home studio as well as at Vivi Magoo Art Retreats. The students below have taken multiple classes both in-person and online from me and are so kind to share their experiences with you. 

"Shannon is a thoughtful, patient and kind teacher. She plans her classes in a way that feels manageable for the beginner, yet challenging enough for the more experienced metalsmith. One of my favorite things about Shannon is the way she effortlessly assists her students in unwinding (the ever-occurring) unexpected blunders with positive expectation and calmness. (Thank goodness!) Shannon's attention to detail is unmatched, and her presentation/materials are first class. Shannon is generous in sharing her secrets. If you trust her, she will show you how to create beautiful art!"

Wendy Hernandez

"I have taken an in person and an online class with Shannon. Her videos are extremely detailed with close up video so you can really see what she is doing. The videos are very thorough, clear and easy to follow, making it much easier to follow the instructions.  Shannon is also quick to respond to any questions. I really enjoyed the classes and won't hesitate to continue taking online (and in person) classes with her as I know I'll be able to complete the project."

Mabrannen

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Contents

// WELCOME //

Hello + Welcome!!
Preview
About Me
Preview
Studio Safety
Facebook Group Link

// BEFORE WE BEGIN //

Raw Materials List // With Links
Preview
Expendables List // With Links
Preview
Tools // With Links
Preview
PRINTABLE // Bench Reference Guide
Where to buy castings
Wild Horse // Background Info

PART 1 // GATHER MATERIALS

Materials Video
Wild Horse Ring // Class Samples
Wild Horse Ring // Student Work
Alternate Theme // Samples

PART 2 // CREATING THE TOP PLATE

Creating Ring Top Plate Instructions
Choosing Bezel Wire // Q+A
Sketch Out + Plan Your Design
Bezel Creation
Clean Up + Prepare Castings
Solder Bezel + Castings To Backplate
Sawing Tips
Cut Out + File Top Plate

PART 3 // MEASURING + DESIGNING THE RING BAND

Measuring + Designing Ring Band Instructions
Design Ring Band
Ring Band Measurement Guide
Create Template
Flex Shaft Safety Info
Printable Conversion Guide // Drill Bit Chart
Pierce + Drill
Saw Out Shapes

PART 4 // TEXTURING, LAYERING + SOLDERING THE RING BAND

Texturing, Layering + Soldering Band Instructions
Design Inside Texture
Stamping
Soldering Band Layers Together
Saw Out Band + Clean Up

PART 5 // FORMING + ATTACHING THE RING BAND

Forming + Attaching Ring Band Instructions
Forming Ring Band
File Band Attachment Point
Solder To Top Plate

PART 6 // PATINA + FINISHING TECHNIQUES

Patina + Finishing Instructions
Patina Info + Q&A
Prep Piece + Apply Patina
Liver of Sulfur // Disposal
Finishing Techniques

PART 7 // STONE SETTING

Stone Setting Instructions
Stone Setting
Troubleshooting Setting Your Stone

// FINAL THOUGHTS + THANK YOUS //

Coming Up...
Thank You! Thank You! THANK YOU!!
What Now? // Ideas for moving forward.
My Gift To You!
IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS COMING UP

Shannon Bundschuh is the owner and creative force behind Carry A Torch. She is a self taught silversmith, designing crushworthy jewelry out of her home studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. She holds a BFA with an emphasis in Graphic Design from the University of Arizona. Shannon's background in many other art mediums—including hand-lettering, computer graphics, sculpture, textiles and painting—all contribute to the color, texture and balance in her creations. A passion for trying new materials and challenging herself is what drove Shannon to try her hand at silversmithing, igniting a flame that has her smitten for good. She quite literally and figuratively carries a torch for this medium. And now in her in-person and online classes, Shannon is sharing the seductive spark of silversmithing with her fellow artists.

// POLICIES //

Once you sign up for the class, you will have access to the complete course and all online materials included. Because of this I cannot provide any refunds under any circumstances. Please be sure you are making the correct selection before hitting purchase. 

Ethical behavior is a MUST. I am bringing this course to you to share my knowledge and experience. Under no circumstances is it ok to reproduce included materials for profit, teach, or share logins and passwords with other students. This is not only ethically wrong, but a breach of copyright. The site also tracks locations for log-ins so yes, I will find out. At that time you will be removed from class and excluded from taking any future classes.

The tools and materials used while metalsmithing can be very dangerous if not used correctly. By participating in this online workshop, you acknowledge and agree to release and hold harmless and indemnify Carry A Torch, LLC and Shannon Bundschuh from any and all liability for loss, damages, costs, or expenses incurred throughout the duration of taking this workshop.