Getting Started. What You'll need, What I offer

Getting Started. What You'll need, What I offer

Intro Video and Supply List

  • There are over 20 video lessons in 4 sections for 4.25 hours of learning at your own convenience.

  • Please view ALL videos before beginning, then gather supplies and work along with the videos.

  • I suggest printing out all handouts . It is helpful to make notes on them for future use.

  • I offer one private 1:1 coaching session if needed. Email me to set it up. I want you to be successful.

  • Please join APRIL' S RETICULATED & FUSED GROUP, where you will be able to post photos , ask questions and receive feedback from me and other students in this private FB group for this workshop technique. You must friend me "April Bower" on Facebook and request an invite to join this group. I will send you an invite that you accept. ( I won't know your FB "name" to invite you when you register. sorry)

Fused & Reticulated: a study in contrasts

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  • Getting Started. What You'll need, What I offer
  • Fused and Reticulated Supply list.pdf
  • Fusing with your Smith Little Torch.mp4
  • Studio Safety.mp4
  • Torch Differences.mp4
  • Private Facebook Group

Let's begin

  • New Reticulated rings Handout w photos.pdf
  • adjustable ring shank pattern.jpg
  • Episode 1 Argentium wire frame.mp4
  • Episode 2 Depletion Gilding 800-200 reticulation silver.mp4
  • Episode 3 Fusing reticulation over wire frame.mp4
  • Episode 4 Making & Fusing Granules on edge final.mp4
  • Special Episode A better way.mp4

Second Part: Embellishment

  • Episode 5 Cutting Pearl for Cab.mp4
  • Episode 6 Making Pearl frame part 1.mp4
  • Episode 7 Making Pearl frame part 2.mp4

The Shank

  • adjustable ring shank pattern.jpg
  • Episode 8 Make & texture square shank.mp4
  • Episode 9 Soldering on shank.mp4
  • Episope 10 Finishing Up part 1.mp4
  • Episode 10.5 Finishing #2 Wax & Cement pearl.mp4
  • April Bower reticulated silver ring w pearl 300 web.jpg
  • April Bower Fused frame ring on hand.jpg
  • Bower, Reticulated Pendant, Red leather . apple coral
  • Bower reticulated sponge coral pendant.jpg

Folded Ring

  • Folded Ring part 1 the fold.mp4
  • Folded Ring part 1 the frame.mp4
  • #3 Folded Ring Part 2 PLAN B.mp4
  • #4 Folded Ring Part 2 Ring top & stone.mp4
  • #5 Folded Ring part 2 The Shank..mp4
  • Folded Ring III Patina.mp4
  • Folded Ring III Polishing.mp4
  • Folded Ring III Setting the Stone.mp4
  • Bower reticulated pearl.jpg
  • Bower reticulated fused trio of rings300.jpg
  • April Bower Folded Reticulated pendant.jpg
  • April Bower Folded Reticulated pendant back.jpg
  • April Bower Folded Reticulated pendant original fold top.jpg
  • April Bower Aluminum vise jaw covers

one on one Coaching Session available

  • One on one coaching session available