MARCH MASSC WORKSHOP Fashion Secrets Jan Feb 2014 Feb Jan JANUARY WORKSHOP METALSOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ARTS CALIFORNIA Metal Mesh WITH LEGENDARY SHOW BUSINESS DESIGNER MICHAEL SCHMIDT NEWSLETTER Michael Schmidt Saturday March 8, 2014 Michael Schmidt is an internationally recognized clothing and jewelry de- 11am – 6pm signer working primarily in the enter- tainment industry. Based in Los Angeles, his clients include Madonna, Cher, Lady Metal Mesh Workshop Gaga, Rihanna, Fergie, the Black Eyed Michael Schmidt Studios Peas, Steven Tyler, Deborah Harry, Ozzy Downtown Los Angeles Arts District Osbourne, Tina Turner and many others. Michael Schmidt Studios is shutting down studio operations for an entire In 2013 Michael received international day to invite you into the exciting world of Fashion and Jewelry De- attention for his creation of the world’s sign. Workshop Attendees will have the unique opportunity to work with first fully articulated 3d printed gown, entertainment wardrobing and jewelry designer, Michael Schmidt, in his designed and executed for burlesque personal studio. This is a great opportunity for students and designers with icon Dita Von Teese. The gown was seen questions relating to the entertainment industry. by over one billion people on six conti- nents as is now installed at the Museum Michael will show participants how to fabricate a stainless steel metal of Arts and Design in New York. mesh jewelry piece from his jewelry collection, using techniques and His works have appeared in books, vid- materials developed for his entertainment industry clientele. Metal Mesh, eos and album covers by photographers a cult classic fashion material is incredibly versatile; the process of linking Annie Liebovitz, Steven Meisel, David and unlinking this unusual material can be applied to a wide variety of machined fashion mesh LaChappelle, Greg Gorman, Herb Ritts materials including Swarovski Crystal Mesh. In the industry these meshes are usually affixed and Francesco Scavullo. by sewing or gluing, which stiffens and ruins the wonderful articulated quality. The process of Michael designs an exclusive collection unlinking and relinking yields a seamless and finished edge, useful when applying this mate- of jewelry, clothing, bags and furniture rial not only specifically to jewelry but to an endless variety of accessories and clothing.This for the luxury goods firm Chrome Hearts, process of linking each tiny set of prongs along seams in the design is for the detail oriented a collaboration which began in 2001. and patient among us. Sharp vision and/or the use of an optivisor is recommended as the size He also frequently creates pieces for the of the machined prongs are very small. designer Jeremy Scott. A number of his pieces have been in- The map for the pattern has already been created and worked out. Participants will be given cluded in museum exhibits including the the materials and walked step-by-step through the production of a Stainless Steel Metal Mesh Metropolitan Museum of Art’s costume piece from Michael’s jewelry collection. At the end of the day attendees will leave with a com- institute in NYC, Los Angeles’ LACMA, pleted Michael Schmidt bracelet and a swatch of extra mesh to practice their own design. the Pasadena Museum of California Arts and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and There are only 16 spaces available in this special workshop and placement is by lottery. Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. The Michael Schmidt jewelry collection, Email: [email protected] to enter the lottery for a grouping of pieces which are hand made this workshop. in Schmidt’s Los Angeles Studio, are an Registration Deadline February 7, 2014. Email notifications sent the following Monday. extension of his work in a variety of un- usual techniques and materials developed Members: $200 Non-members: $230 (kit included) for his entertainment industry clientele as Kit includes lunch and all tools materials. Bring your own optivisor. seen at www.michaelschmidtstudios.com. Participants will leave with a Michael Schmidt bracelet (retailing over $500). 2 President’s Message As Christmas time Here are just a few of the tips that were approaches, there are listed on the page. Thank You to Our Sponsors certain jobs that will • “Use untreated cotton gloves or form- only get done dur- fitting nitrile gloves when handling silver – Otto Frei http://www.ottfrei.com/ Halstead Bead ing this season. You finger prints contribute to tarnishing. http://www.halsteadbead.com will find me getting • Cleaning silver in a dishwasher is not Rio Grande http://www.riogrande.com/Home Monster Slayer out my silver salt and advised, as the heat and harsh detergents https://www.monsterslayer.com Contenti Company pepper shakers, my silver sugar bowl and will eventually whiten the silver, causing http://www.contenti.com EGGM creamer and my vintage silver candles stick it to require professional refinishing. In http://www.eggmenterprises.com Brynmorgen Press holders. All of these items grace the holi- addition, dishwashers can cause blades to http://www.brynmorgen.com ShelTech day table. Once on the counter, the silver explode out of hollow-handled knives http://www.sheltech.com Bejeweled Software Co. polish and soft rag follows. In times past, • Hand wash the pieces with a non-lemon- http://jewelrydesignermanager.com I use to clean my mother’s silverware with scented phosphate-free detergent and dry Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Knew Concepts http://www. firemountaingems.com Wright’s Silver Polish, at the beginning of them immediately to avoid spotting. http://knewconcepts.com every Christmas vacation. Then chemi- • Salt is extremely corrosive to silver; cal dips came on the scene (for the general always empty shakers and wash them when METAL public) and you didn’t have to wipe the not used on a regular basis. ARTS SOCIETY OF polish on, wait, then wipe the polish off… • If your objects contain wood, ivory, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MASSC Board of Directors the tarnish disappeared in an instant. Pretty mother of pearl, felt, etc., apply two coats President Diane Weimer 562-596-5841 [email protected] cool? …well actually NO. I recently read of Renaissance wax. Let each coat set for Program Chair Angelina Ciulik [email protected] an article regarding the use of chemical 30 minutes, then buff with a paper towel. Recording Secy Jennifer Polson 714-222-5629 [email protected] Corresp. Secy Angela Roskelley 562-818-8468 [email protected] dips and other methods to clean silver and This archival quality microcrystalline wax Treasurer Janette Parker 562-433-8004 [email protected] thought I would share some of its’ points. will seal these components and help pre- Marketing John Rose 714-778-5336 [email protected] Membership Jan Reimer 714-206-7785 [email protected] As stated on Jeffrey Herman’s webpage vent them from rotting and drying out. San Diego Rep Connie Fox 619-276-1356 [email protected] (http://www.hermansilver.com/care. • Toothpaste should NEVER be used as Carol Sivets 619-281-6447 [email protected] Hospitality Chair Doreen Endo 310-200-8158 [email protected] htm#Chemical%20Dips) “Chemical dips, a silver polish. Some toothpastes contain Videographers Nancy Monkman 818-705-4565 [email protected] such as Tarn-X, (see the results here) work baking soda or other ingredients which are LaVerne Christenson 714-531-4041 [email protected] Video Archives Nancy Jo Stroud [email protected] by dissolving the tarnish on an object at much too abrasive; even trace amounts can Newsletter Guy Duke Sprue [email protected] an accelerated rate. Dips are used by silver cause serious damage. Use polishes that are Webmaster Corliss Rose 714-778-5336 [email protected] restorers, when heavy black tarnish cannot specifically formulated to remove tarnish Board Members at Large Kristina Moore [email protected] be removed with liquid or paste polishes. from silver. Trish McAleer [email protected] Chemical dips are wiped over the object • IMPORTANT! When removing tarnish, Pat Wierman [email protected] Raminta Jautokas [email protected] with a cellulose sponge or cotton ball, as always invest more time using a gentle sil- Ketarah Shaffer 949-643-9693 [email protected] submerging the piece for long periods will ver polish over getting quicker results with MASSC web site: www.massconline.com remove factory-applied patinas and cause a more abrasive silver polish.” MASSC Newsgroup: [email protected] pitting of the object’s surface. These sur- Most likely, many of you are already MASSC on FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/134035216002/ face defects will act like a sponge and more familiar with these tips. For me, I like to MASSC serves the needs and interests of artists working in metals and provides an environment for readily absorb tarnish-producing gases be reminded, ergo… the content of my the exchange of information, instructional workshops, demonstrations, lectures, and panel discus- sions. Annual dues Sept 1-Aug 31); Regular Member, $30; Family, $45; Full-time Student $20. Please and moisture. The object may then require message. add $20 to your annual dues if you would like to receive a printed copy of the MASSC newsletter. All professional polishing to restore the origi- Diane others will receive the newsletter via email. Membership forms are available at www.MASSConline. nal finish” com 3 Tessellation workshop When I hear the word “repetition” I think of practice, with Julia Woodman By Trudy Adler and Virginia Hyatt practice, practice – which we all do in the quest to perfect our jewelry-making skills. Who knew that “repetition” is also an amazing art form used in tessellation. A group of the MASSC members descended on Saddleback Commu- nity College located in Mission Viejo, CA for an amazing class with Julia Woodman. Her work is breathtaking. Julia is an accomplished artist with the distinction of a “Master Silversmith” certification from Finland…and mind you she was the first American.