Betty Lamp Class 2024

Instructor:             Martin Pansch, 612-599-4762  blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
Class size:              Maximum 8 students; minimum students 4

Betty Lamp

Class Description: A Betty lamp is an 18^th century oil lamp of Germanic origin that could use any number of household oils (fish oil, fat trimmings, bacon grease, etc.) In this class we will be making Betty lamps by cutting, filing, and bending pieces from thin sheet metal. Pieces will be held together by small rivets while we braze the bottom in the coal forge to make it water (oil) tight. The top will include a light hinge. The forging in this class is minimal and light, making rivets and the spine. Some students may not finish the lamp during class time.

Class Manager: Marty Masters  Contact Marty with questions: mastersmw@yahoo.com or 651-285-8731

Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: A forging hammer, a small (8 oz or so) cross peen, a medium size flat mill file, small/jewelers square files, a hacksaw with fine blade (18 or 24 TPI), small cold chisel, vernier calipers, long flux spoon, borax flux, tongs for 1/8”, center punch, scribe, fine Sharpie. For making small rounds and square holes (1/8” or so) you can either bring a drill and bits or small punches. If you have a vise with good jaws that you can bring that would be helpful.

Safety Equipment – safety glasses, ear plugs, natural fiber clothing (nothing that will melt).

Lunch Arrangements: You can either bring lunch or grab something from one of the local dining establishments.

To register online:  click here to our website Education page

To register for this class with a check: Contact class manager Marty Masters at mastersmw@yahoo.com or 651-285-8731 and send him a a check for $75 written to The Guild of Metalsmiths.

Acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the online transaction date or postage date, and each person will be notified individually.