A 2-day, in-depth course on hydraulic forming for production work and one-of-a-kind jewelry. We will look at adding high levels of detail and complex forms to our work using conforming and non-conforming dies and rolling mill plates. Learn how to create your own non-conforming dies for use in the high pressure container, and create conforming dies in tool steel including hardening and tempering. Learn the basics of making coining and conforming dies by hand and designing conforming dies for CNC milling or engraving. Build your confidence in die making. THE class every dedicated jeweler should take to further their skills with the Hydraulic Press for both one-offs and production. An in-depth look at advanced techniques, problem-solving, tips and tricks, with an emphasis on complex die creation that anyone can do!

Learn the traditional Japanese method of diffusion bonded Mokume Gane (wood grain metal), in which two or more different metals are cleaned, stacked, compressed and heated to a high temperature. The result is a fusing of all layers into a solid block of metal or billet. By carving through the layers and reducing the thickness, patterns will emerge. The metal is then used to create a project such as rings