Workshop - Tool Modification with Cathy Prieto-Smith

Description

Did you know you can customize your metalsmithing tools?  Come join HMAG with instructor Cathy Prieto-Smith, and learn how to modify many different types of bench tools and take creative control over your studio!  This one-day workshop will teach you how to modify pliers, files, and hammers.  The workshop will include demonstrations and hands-on experience for the participants.  Some demo and activity topics will include: 

• Modifying pliers to soften sharp edges and polish interiors, to better avoid scarring metalwork.

• Modifying pliers with grooves for making oval jump rings and more.

• Modifying hammers to create a patterned texture on the hammer head, in order to create custom texturing tools for metal.

• Modifying files to remove cutting teeth on unwanted edges, to better avoid scarring metal in unwated areas.