Faux Bone Jewelry: Tools & Techniques with Robert Dancik
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Faux Bone Jewelry: Tools & Techniques with Robert Dancik
Expand your jewelry and mixed media art with the limitless possibilities of Faux Bone™. This non-toxic and seemingly indestructible material has the look of bone but is completely animal-free. In this workshop, innovative jewelry artist Robert Dancik provides a great introduction to Faux Bone™ and jewelry making basics. Robert introduces jewelry tools and the basics of shaping Faux Bone™ with lessons on sawing, sanding, drilling, and polishing. You’ll learn how to make rivets, add microfasteners, and combine Faux Bone™ with resin and metal clay. Robert uses materials easily found in your local hardware store or your craft closet. You’ll combine your new skills to create a finished Faux Bone™ pendant. You’ll carve an original design and add character by polishing and antiquing. You don’t need much to get started, and the potential for this new substance is endless. Explore its texture and design possibilities in Faux Bone™ Jewelry: Tools and Techniques with Robert Dancik.
11m 48s
3. Filing and Sanding
07m 32s
4. Imparting Information
02m 03s
6. Drilling a Hole
07m 12s
8. Carving Imitation
01m 38s
9. Deburring Tool
04m 37s
11. Heating Faux Bone
02m 50s
12. Threading Microfasteners
04m 19s
13. Faux Bone Pendant
10m 31s
16. Holes and Bevels for Rivets
1577m 57s
17. Finishing Work
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About The Artist:
Robert Dancik

Artists are always in the market for a new and exciting material to create their art with. Robert Dancik is the originator of Faux Bone™, a new, wonderful material for artists involved in jewelry, artist’s books, sculpture, and many other artistic disciplines. His book “Amulets and Talismans: Techniques for Making Meaningful Jewelry” is published by Northlight Books was published in July of 2009. Rober Dancik has one DVD workshop with Creative Catalyst Productions, Faux Bone™ Jewelry: Tools and Techniques.
Robert Dancik holds a Masters degree in sculpture and a BA in fine art from Adelphi University. He has been an artist/teacher for more than 30 years and is presently an adjunct professor of education at Pace University. He has taught people...
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