Learn about your flexible shaft and the magic it can do. Unsure which flex shaft to purchase or maintain for optimal efficiency? Are you perplexed about different handpieces for the task at hand? We will drill beach glass, drill a pearl, score, and bend metal, and learn how to polish metal correctly. We will look at different burs, when to use them, and for what applications. Learn about buffs and how to prep them for polishing compound and dress a polishing wheel to conform to a ring.
Instructor
 - Karen Christians
Date
 - July 12, 10 am -5 pm
Experience:
 All levels are welcome
Materials Kit for $75 
includes basic burs, abrasives, sea glass, metal, practice rings, tubing, and stones. Payable directly to the instructor.
In this workshop, you will learn:
Drilling glass and shells and which bits to use
Polishing with the 3M Radial Bristle disks
Tube Settings and Flush Settings and the burs and bits to use
Polishing disks and when to use them
Diamond bits for drilling glass and stone
The world of burs
Working with abrasives
Scoring and bending metal
Handpieces and their functions
Care and Feeding of your Flex Shaft
This is an information-packed one-day workshop filled with all kinds of tips and tricks to take back to your studio.
For additional information on studio access or private lessons:
Email info@thebenchri.com or call 401-484-8161
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Providence County

United States

Pawtucket

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