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10/15/2015

BGS Eform Class Syllabus Introduction to Copper Electroforming March 4th, 5th & 6th 2015 3 Day Class This class will provide all the information needed to incorporate Copper Electroforming into your artwork. The market is finally demanding copper electroformed pieces, don’t be left out! Copper…

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04/21/2014

BGS Electroforming Class Syllabus
"An Introduction to Copper Electroforming"
June 14, 15 2014
20 total Hours

10 Total Seats available
(Quantity remaining listed on ticket link reflects remaining seats)

This class will provide all the information needed to incorporate Copper Electroforming into your artwork. The market is finally demanding copper electroformed pieces, don’t be left out! Copper Electroforming has the potential to increase the value of your artwork by 2 times or more than the original value.

This class will cover:
General Safety and Emergency Procedures
Scientific Explanation of Electroforming Process
Sourcing and Purchasing Materials and Equipment
Bath Mixing and Setup
Bath and Glass Prep Pre-Run
Formulas to determine Power requirements
Bath and Glass Post Run
Finishing Techniques: Buffing, Patina, Sealing
Bath Maintenance: Chemical Levels, Filtering

BGS believes in providing a 100% hands on approach to classes, each student will complete all of the included lessons listed above. Each student will have the option of taking the 1 gallon of solution home with them upon completion of the course.

In addition to the education and hands on instruction you will receive in the class,

ALSO INCLUDED in the price are the following :
1) All materials needed to mix your own 1 gallon bath (for you to take home with you, if you are driving, $80.00 value)
2) Hotel Accommodations* (See Below up to 3 nights $220.00 Value)
3) Access to Pre-Party Meet and Greet at Warehouse* (priceless)
4) Lunch Saturday and Sunday
5) Transportation to and from class
6) Breakfast Items
7) Water, Soda, Coffee, Tea

*(2) Hotel Accommodations are included in your ticket. The Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center is our host hotel. http://www.rt66hotel.com/ is their website for more information, they are PET FRIENDLY for a small fee. You can make your reservation by calling 217-529-6626. MAKE SURE to inform them you are in the “BGS Class Group”.
*(3) For those who wish to come early, we will be opening the studio up Friday for early arrivals, and will have Pre-party meet and greet. We will use this time to create an item that you can electroform during the class. You will be allowed access to our studio bench, torches and materials. We will give you as much guidance as we can designing your piece to ensure the results you are expecting. IF you are interested in coming early, please contact us directly at [email protected] or 217-487-2290
CONTACT INFORMATION
Douglas Ruiter
217-487-2290
[email protected]

04/18/2014

The Electroforming is set back up, filtered and will be running by Monday !!

02/04/2014

That's what's up!

Raw copper, we use .999 FINE copper to ensure the highest quality plating.

02/02/2014

Over 30lbs of copper coming, new acrylic bath ordered, we are almost back and better than ever!
Watch out! It's gonna happen quickly!!!