Inventory of Skills - fall 2008

Skills I can currently do:

*saw, drill, anneal, rivet, dap and solder non-ferrous metals
*weld small steel sculptures using acetylene
*create literal and figurative sculptures with clay
*throw functional pieces (mugs, plates, bowls) on the wheel

*make and use molds to create clay sculptures
*fabricate a sterling silver ring
*simple bezel stone setting
* beginner level: using 3-D CAD software Rhino 4.0, also Illustrator CS2
*carving and shaping hard wax and sheet wax
*lost wax casting process: investing, burnout, and casting

*basic sewing, crocheting, bookbinding
* intermediate origami sculptures

Skills I am learning this semester:

*raising, forging, sinking non ferrous metals
*patinas for copper
*using hydraulic press for dieforming
*making hinges and catches

*learning how to read a balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows