Unlock the potential of precision in this online workshop focused on creating tiny threaded connections—perfect for jewelry and small-scale sculpture. Instructor Kristin Mitsu Shiga demystifies the world of taps and dies, the essential tools used to cut matching male and female threads, allowing you to create miniature nuts, bolts, and other functional cold connections entirely by hand.

You’ll learn how to choose the right sizes, understand the often-confusing thread standards, explore the best materials for durable cold connections, and even discover how to fabricate custom tubing in any size or metal. Alongside the technical skills, we’ll explore both practical and creative applications of threading—whether you're building moveable joints, mechanical clasps, or incorporating changeable elements into your designs. Solutions for both removable and permanent threaded connections will be discussed.

This class is ideal for metalsmiths ready to add precision engineering to their creative toolbox. No soldering required—just smart techniques, good design, and a few tiny threads that hold it all together.

Learn more and register at https://metalwerx.org/class-detail/miniature-mechanics-nuts-bolts-threaded-connections