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MAC Metals Classes- Spring 2010

To register for MAC classes register online or you can call 480-644-6521, 480-644-6522 or 480-664-6523

Open Studio time is available to students registered in any jewelry class
(No instruction- students are limited to tools and techniques they have experience with)
Open Studio will be held Fridays 9.30 am- 12.30 pm.

One-on-one private lessons are available upon request. Please contact Billy Jones at
480-644-6541 to arrange your lessons.

Workshops | Sculpture Classes | CAD Workshops | Michael David Sturlin Workshops

Metals and Jewelry Classes

Introduction to Jewelry: Fabrication Basics

Instructor: Jonathan Brown (M/W) and
Jewel Clark (W)

14 weeks

• Entry level class. Designed for beginners, but advanced students may wish to brush up on skills and learn new processes from a new teacher
• Learn how to create earrings, rings, pendants and brooches in the beginning level class
• This intensive class focuses on basic skills needed for jewelry fabrication
• Learn the basics or use this class to refine your skills: sawing, filing, soldering and finishing as well as basic stone setting
• Please, no registrations accepted after class start date. It is important that students be able to attend the first class
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the start of class
• No class Feb 15

CAW10JE007-01 | M | Jan 25- May 3 | 9.30 am- 12.30 pm | $231 R $273 NR
CAW10JE007-02 | M | Jan 25- May 3 | 6-9PM | $231 R $273 NR

Casting- Wax Carving, Organcis and Found Objects

Instructor: Pooly Smith (Th) or Jonathan Brown (W)

7 weeks

• Entry level class.  Designed for beginners, but advanced students may work independently.
• Design, layout and carving and finishing the model will be covered.
• Wax will be available for purchase during class.
• Turn found objects into metal. Use tree branches and leaves, spices, bark, or plastics from doll parts to ball point pens, anything will burn at 1250F.
• Cast pieces can be utilized to create jewelry or sculpture.
• May be cast in silver, bronze or gold.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to workshop.

CAW10JE001-01 | W | Jan 20- Mar 3 | 1.30- 4.30 PM | $115 R $137 NR
CAW10JE001-02 | Th | Jan 21- Mar 4 | 6- 9 PM | $115 R $137 NR
CAW10JE001-12 | Th | Mar 25- May 6 | 6- 9 PM | $115 R $137 NR

Fantastic Tea Spoons

Instructor: Bob Michalski

8 weeks

• Traditional techniques combined with innovative embellishments make beautifully unique spoons for display or everyday use.
• Learn to work copper and silver and combine materials to enhance design.
• Learn to incorporate cabochon stones as well as forged and tapered wire stock.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.

CAW10JE003-01 | T | Jan 19- Mar 9 | 6- 9 pm | $131 R $156 NR

Electroforming Copper on Metal

Instructor: Polly Smith

4 or 7 weeks

• Entry level class.
• Copper can be electrochemically deposited on metal objects.
• Vessels and jewelry made of sheet or cast metal can be attached or decoratively accented with copper deposition.
• Light copper coloration for patina or heavy deposition for textured organic patterns are possibilities.
• No class Oct 12.
• Limited to non-ferrous metals like silver, copper, brass, and bronze
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.

CAW10JE004-01 | M | Oct 19- Nov 9 | 1:30- 4:30PM | $68 R $81 NR
CAW10JE004-02 | T | Oct 20- Nov 10 | 6-9PM | $68 R $81 NR

Independent Studio

Instructor: Jonathan Brown (M)

8 weeks

• Students work on self directed projects assisted by the instructor.
• Students may work with fabrication and casting equipment.
• Students must have had beginning jewelry fabrication or casting to take this course.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.

CAW10JE008-01 | F | Jan 22- Mar 12 | 6- 9 pm | $131 R $156 NR
CAW10JE008-11 | F | Mar 19- May 7 | 6-9PM | $131 R $156 NR

Raising and Sinking Vessels

Instructor: Polly Smith

4 or 7 weeks

• Entry level class.
• Learn how to take a flat sheet of copper and hand “raise” or “sink” it into bowl, vase, cup, or sculptural form.
• Adding edges, lips, and bases, as well as surface decoration will be discussed.
• Students must be physically able to swing a hammer for much of the class time.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the workshop.

CAW10JE010-01 | T | Mar 23- May 4 (7 weeks) | 6-9 pm | $115 R $137 NR
CAW10JE010-02 | Th | Apr 13- May 6 (4 weeks) | 10 am- 1 pm | $131 R $156 NR

Metal Basics for Beadwork

Instructor: Teri Jo Kinnison

4 weeks

• Beginning to advanced students welcome.
• Learn the characteristics of common metals used for jewelry, and how to work with them to make unique elements for your bead-based jewelry.
• Learn to use common jeweler tools including hammers, pliers, files, jeweler saw, and a gas-air torch. We will also cover how to modify common tools to make them work better for you.
• Basic finishing techniques and patina will be discussed.
• Planned projects include: jump rings and basic change, headpins (plain and fancy), simple clasps, lining larger hole beads with metal tubing, and a bent wire brooch.
• Bring your hand tools and some beads to class. During the first class we will discuss what specific things / skills participants want to learn. If possible, the planned projects will be modified to include other items. NOTE: bring beads you are willing to have damaged – not the goal, but a possibility.
• We will not have time in this short class to learn soldering.
• Copper and aluminum will be used for making samples and practice pieces.
• Subsequent pieces can be made in silver, if desired.
• A $45 tool / materials kit will be available for purchase during the first class.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.

CAW10JE011-01 | W | Jan 20- Feb10 | 1.30- 4.30 pm| $68 R $81 NR

Jewelry II- Multiples and Puffs with the Hydraulic Press

Instructor: Teri Jo Kinnison
8 weeks

• Level: Intermediate / Advanced – prior soldering experience expected.
• Learn to make multiples of a cut-out element for linked bracelets, chains or production work.
• Learn to make items with shapes that have been “puffed out” without hammer marks.
• Primary tools will be 20 ton hydraulic presses, blanking dies, matrix dies and a torch for annealing and
  soldering.
• Planned projects include linked bracelet, and beads, pendants or earrings. Advanced students may choose a locket or small box.
• Copper and brass will be used for making samples and practice pieces.
• Subsequent pieces can be made in silver, if desired.
• Limited materials will be available for purchase during classes.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.

CAW10JE012-01 | W | Jan 20- Mar 10 | 6- 9 pm| $131 R $156 NR

Fabricating Metal Beads- No Soldering

Instructor: Teri Jo Kinnison
4 weeks

• Beginning to advanced students welcome.
• Learn the characteristics of common metals used for jewelry, and how to work with them to make your own one of a kind beads .
• Learn to form flat sheets of metal and basic wire into unique beads without soldering.
• Basic finishing techniques and patina will be discussed.
• Primary tools will be a torch for annealing, disk cutter, daps, pattern stamps, jeweler saw and pliers.
• Basic skills of piercing and filing will be helpful .
• We will not have time in this short class to learn soldering.
• Copper, brass and aluminum will be used for making samples and practice pieces.
• Subsequent pieces can be made in silver, if desired.
• A $45 tool /materials kit will be available for purchase during the first class.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the workshop.

CAW10JE013-01 | W | Feb 17- Mar 10| 1.30- 4.30 pm| $68 R $81 NR

Bracelets and Rings- Using Large Wire

Instructor: Teri Jo Kinnison

4 weeks

• Beginning to advanced students welcome.
• Learn to form larger gauges of copper / silver wire into bracelets or rings.
• Learn to change the shape of wire to create classic style bracelets and rings.
• Primary tools will be a torch for annealing, the draw bench, rolling mill, various hammers, and pliers.
• We will not have time in this short class to learn soldering.
• Copper will be used for making samples and practice pieces.
• Subsequent pieces can be made in silver, if desired.
• A $30 materials kit will be available for purchase during the first class.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the workshop.

CAW10JE014-01 | W | Mar 17- Apr 7| 1.30- 4.30 pm| $68 R $81 NR

Bracelets and Rings- Using Flat Sheet Metal

Instructor: Teri Jo Kinnison

4 weeks

• Beginning to advanced students welcome.
• Learn to form flat sheets of copper / silver into bracelets or rings.
• Learn basic bracelet shaping, fold forming, synclastic and anticlastic forming.
• Primary tools will be a torch for annealing, and various hammers and stakes.
• We will not have time in this short class to learn soldering.
• Copper will be used for making samples and practice pieces.
• We will not have time in this short class to learn soldering.
• Copper will be used for making samples and practice pieces.
• Subsequent pieces can be made in silver, if desired.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.
• A $30 materials kit is available for purchase during the first class.

CAW10JE015-01 | W | Mar 17- Apr 7 | 6- 9 pm| $68 R $81 NR

Creating Cabochons: Beginning

Instructor: Bob Bortfeld

8 weeks

• Create beautiful stones for jewelry
• Here you will learn how to slice a pretty stone into slabs; then cut and polish them to make colorful cabochons for setting in rings, pendants or buckles
• These skills are also great for adjusting previously created cabochons to improve their look and fit in your jewelry designs
• Safe use of equipment and basic skill development will be emphasized
• Returning students are welcome to continue work on personal projects in an independent projects format
• No class Feb 15 and Mar 15

CAW10LAP001-01 | M | Jan 25- Mar 29 | 2.30- 5 pm | $131 R $156 NR
CAW10LAP001-01 | M | Jan 25- Mar 29 | 6- 9 pm | $131 R $156 NR

Precious Metal Clay

Instructor: Polly Smith (days) or Alison King (evenings)

8 weeks

• Entry level class.
• Fine silver can now be shaped and worked like clay, then kiln fired and finished like cast silver.
• Learn to work this new, high-tech material.
• Use simple tools and hand manipulation to make rings, pendants, beads and small containers.
• Once fired it can be worked further with traditional jewelry tools such as files and hammers.
• Returning students are welcome to continue work on personal projects in an independent projects format.
• Estimated cost of supplies: $120
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.

CAW10JE009-01 | T | Jan 19-Mar 9 | 6-9pm | $131 R $156 NR
CAW10JE009-11 | T | Mar 23-May 11 | 6-9pm | $131 R $156 NR
CAW10JE009-02 | T | Feb 16-Apr 6 | 10am-1pm | $131 R $156 NR

Hand Engraving on Metal:
Beginning and Intermediate

Instructor: Dave Jones

8 weeks

• Join renowned gun engraver Dave Jones for this entry level class.
• The age old hammer and graver technique will be taught to give students greater ease and control in executing traditional designs.
• Students will learn the basics of engraving patterns on steel, nickel and aluminum. Silver is optional.
• Learn proper tool identification, use and care including tool shaping and sharpening.
• Class includes metal identification for engraving and design and layout
• Materials kit available for purchase during class, estimated cost is $75.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.
• No class Feb 15

CAW10JE006-01 | M | Jan 25- Mar 22 | 1:30- 4:30 pm | $131 R $156 NR
CAW10JE006-01 | Th | Jan 21- Mar 11 | 6- 9 pm | $131 R $156 NR

Enameling

Instructor: Jewel Clark

7 weeks

• Entry level to advanced.
• Stencils, sgrafitto, and painting are covered and students may learn processes by request
• Please visit http://www.glass-on-metal.com/intro_to_enamel/ for a detailed explanation if you would like to learn more about the process
• Advanced students may sit in on lectures or work on their own projects.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.
• No class Wed, Jan 27
• download the materials list

CAW10JE005-01 | W Jan 20-Mar | 10 6-9pm | $115 R $137 NR

Chains Sampler

Instructor: Jewel Clark

7 weeks

• Chains are beautiful and popular jewelry requiring very little investment in materials or tools
• This class is a compilation of chain techniques. We will cover woven and fused link chains along with some of the most popular link to link patterns such as chain mail, snake, byzantine and others. The instructor will take requests for special chain patterns before the start of the class
• Also covered will be making your own jump rings, catches, end caps and proper finishing techniques for chains
• Kits will be available for link to link chains for those who wish to purchase them
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.

CAW10JE002-01 | W | Mar 24- May 5 | 6-9pm | $115 R $137 NR

 

Workshops

Mold Making and Casting for Resin Jewelry

Instructor: Ashley Weber

 

• Learn to create rubber molds and use pre-made molds to cast rings, earrings, bangles and pendants
• Add three-dimensional, sculptural aspects to your work by molding and casting found objects and pre-existing pieces of jewelry
• Add interest to your jewelry by using pigments, encapsulating memorabilia, etc. into your pieces
• Material kit will be available in class for purchase
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.

CAW10JW005-01 | SA/SU | Mar 13 & 14 | 9am-5pm | $160

Patinas and Surface Textures

Instructor: Nissa Kubly

 

• Learn how to create rich color and texture
• Explore the use of chemical patinas
• A variety of texturing methods will be covered, including sand blasting, roller print, texture etching and hammering
• Suitable for jewelry scale and tabletop size non-ferrous metal work
• Students will take home a completed set of test tiles for future reference
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.

CAW10JW006-01 | SA/SU | FEB 27 & 28 | 9am-5pm | $160

Etching on Silver

Instructor: Nissa Kubly

 

• Learn how to enrich the surfaces of your jewelry and metalwork with beautiful designs
• Etch any B&W image or photograph onto silver
• Learn about etching acids and how to handle them safely
• Workshop covers a variety of resists and methods of application including P-N-P
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.

CAW10JW003-01 | SA/SU | Mar 27 & 28 | 9am-5pm | $160

Workshops by Michael David Sturlin

Michael David Sturlin is the recipient of awards from the World Gold Council and the American Jewelry Design Council. He is internationally renowned for his body of work focusing on minimalism in precious metal. Michael teaches goldsmithing and professional development at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco. You can see Michael's jewelry at www.michaeldavidsturlin.com and www.goldcrochet.com. You can read his jewelry blog here

Carved and Pierced Bezels

2 days

• This two-day applied technique workshop focuses on the bezel as a self-supporting design element.
• The basic bezel form is expanded upon in the creation of alternative settings where the common bezel is articulated into prongs, tabs, channels, serrated borders, and scalloped pattern designs.
• Students work with fine silver to fabricate thick walled bezels which are further embellished with carved, filed, and pierced decorations.
• Instruction covers techniques of forming, shaping and soldering, precision layout, execution of patterns and repetitive design elements, and setting stones with hammer and punch.
• $70 materials kits is available for purchase during the workshop.
• This is an intermediate level workshop. Familiarity with soldering, sawing, filing, and piercing are required.

CAW10JW002-02 | Sa/Su | Jan 23- 24| 9 AM- 5 PM | $275

Flush Setting Faceted Gemstones

2 days

• Flush setting is one of the quickest and easiest of all stone setting techniques.
• This setting style allows embellishment using gemstones without incorporating an actual "setting" into the item of jewelry.
• It literally takes only minutes to set a stone using this approach.
• The technique derives its name from the table of the gemstone being level or "flush with" the surrounding metal.
• In this workshop, we will focus on the flush setting application for small round stones in both straight and graduated sizes.
• It is appropriate for both beginning and intermediate level stone setters. Practical exercises will be done in      copper, brass, and find silver with synthetic gemstones
• $70 tool and material kit available for purchase during workshop includes: drill bits, burs, practice plates,  practice stones, wax, and burnishers
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to workshop. 

CAW10JW002-0 | Sa/Su | Mar 20-21 | 9 AM- 5 PM | $275

Sculpture Classes

Blacksmithing - Foundry- Welding - Workshops

Blacksmithing

Instructor: Michael Sobrado

8 weeks

• Learn how to make steel hot and malleable.
• Basic skills of heating metal in a propane or coke forge then shaping it with hammers and anvils will be taught.
• Student projects will include creating traditional forms in steel, such as tongs, chisels, leaves, scroll forks.  Scroll candle holders, trivets or door knockers.
• Returning students are welcome to continue work on developing skills learned in earlier classes in an independent projects format.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to class.

CAW10BL001-01 | TH | Jan 21-Mar 11 | 6-9pm | $115 R $137 NR

Blacksmithing: Damascus Steel for Knives or Jewelry

Instructor: Frank Christensen

8 weeks

• Beginning to advanced level.
• Using a coke forge and hydraulic press, we will forge weld up to 232 layers of 1084 and 15N20 type steels, to make a random pattern Damascus billet.
• Students will learn how to shape the layered billet into a small knife or flat sheets suitable for making jewelry.
• Projects will be finished with a final etching treatment revealing the beauty of the multi-layer pattern.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to class.
• A $40 materials fee payable to the instructor will be required at the start of class.

CAW10BL003-01 | T | Jan 19-Mar 9 | 6-10pm | $152 R $181 NR

Blacksmithing: Bladesmithing

Instructor: Frank Christensen

8 weeks

• Beginning to advanced level. 
• Learn to forge a knife blade to shape using a coke forge, hammers and anvil.
• Final shaping and finishing techniques for 1084 tool steel will be covered.
• Learn how to heat treat and temper using both forge and kiln.
• Complete the knife with a handle.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to class.

CAW10BL002-01 | T | Mar 16-May 11 | 6-10pm | $152 R $181 NR36

Foundry Basics

Foundry: Modeling

Instructor: Ryan Lamfers

4 weeks

• Entry level class.
• Learn the basics of modeling forms using oil based clay.
• Learn how and why to use an armature.
• Explore three dimensional form and texture at a table top scale.
• The subject, the body, is the chosen vehicle for learning how to manipulate form in three dimensions, though students have the option of using subject matter of their choice.
• The focus of the class is to learn skills not produce finished work.
• Students may wish to continue to learn mold making and pouring for a finished artwork by taking Mold Making,  the Pour, and Finishing.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to workshop.

CAW10FDY001-01 | SA | Jan 23-Feb 15 | 9am-1pm | $89 R $106 NR

Foundry: Mold Making

Instructor: Ryan Lamfers

4 weeks

• Entry level class.
• Learn how to make a mold of your original artwork, a found object, your hand, or anything you want to reproduce.
• Traditional foundry molds of plaster and silicon rubber will be covered.
• Final product will be cast in sculpture wax to test the mold and prepare for a foundry pour in a subsequent class.
• Follow this class with The Pour to cast in molten bronze, aluminum, various resins, hydrastone, or cold cast bronze.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to workshop.

CAW10FDY002-01 | SA | Feb 20-Mar 13 | 9am-1pm | $89 R $106 NR

Foundry: The Pour

Instructor: Ryan Lamfers

4 weeks

• Entry level class.
• Learn the basics of ceramic shell casting, burnout and pouring molten bronze and aluminum from a crucible furnace into your ceramic shell.
• Cold pour processes will also be explored such as resins, hydrastone, and cold cast bronze.
• Follow up this class with a short, two-week class on Finishing and Patinas.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to workshop.

CAW10FDY003-01 | SA | Mar 20- Apr 10 | 9am-1pm | $89 R $106 NR

Foundry: Finishing and Patinas

Instructor: Ryan Lamfers

3 weeks

• Entry level class
• Learn how to clean up your cast piece with hand tools, pneumatic and power tools, TIG and MIG welding.
• Various patinas will be demonstrated for different final finishes.

CAW10FDY004-01 | SA | Apr 17- May 1 | 9am-1pm | $68 R $81 NR

Introduction to Welding

Instructor: David Crenshaw (M) or Elena Martin (F)

7 weeks

• Beginners welcome!
• Learn to bend, shape, cut, weld and finish steel to make decorative objects for your yard or home.
• Learn Oxy/Acetylene and MIG welding
• Plasma cutting, shearing, grinding and other shop processes are used to manipulate and finish steel work.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to workshop.
  
  

  CAW10WLD001-01 | M | Jan 25- Mar 22 | seven weeks | 6-10pm | $152 R $181 NR
  CAW10WLD001-11 | M | Mar 29-May 17 | seven weeks | 6-10pm | $152 R $181 NR
  CAW10WLD001-02 | M | Jan 25-Mar 22 | seven weeks | 2:30-5:30pm | $115 R $137 NR
  CAW10WLD001-12 | M | Mar 29-May 17 | seven weeks | 2:30-5:30pm | $115 R $137 NR
  CAW10WLD001-03 | F | Jan 22-Mar 5 | seven weeks | 6-10pm | $152 R $181 NR
  CAW10WLD001-13 | F | Mar 26-May 7 | seven weeks | 6-10pm | $152 R $181 NR

Working with Copper as a Sculptural Material

Instructor: Larry Passey Jr

8 weeks

• Basic and advanced techniques for any level of experience to realize a 3-D copper object for sculptural or utilitarian use.
• Transform an idea from a sketch into a tangible 3-D object.
• Work with distortion from process heat build up.
• Eliminating right angles from rounded forms.
• Remove welds and finishing techniques (directional, orbital, brush), cutting, shearing, scratching, sanding, polishing, patinas.
• Transfer patterns connecting forms, bases and plinths.
• Demonstration on joining different alloys together.
• Overviews of welding/cutting processes:  Oxy/acetylene, MIG, TIG, plasma.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to workshop.

CAW10WLD002-01 | W | Jan 20- Mar 10 | 6-10pm | $173 R $207 NR

Beginning Mosaic

Instructor: Debbie Wahl

7 weeks

• Learn to work with a variety of mosaic materials including vitreous and porcelain tile, broken china, and stained glass
• Topics will include methods of mosaic application, appropriate tools, cutting techniques, grouting, adhesives and their suitability to their environments
• Students will be guided as they design and create their own mosaic artwork
• Estimated cost of supplies: $75
• Supplies will be available for purchase
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to workshop.

CAW10MOS001-01 | SA | Jan 23-Mar 6 | 9am-noon | $115 R $137 NR

Computer Aided Design

CAD: Computer Aided Design

Instructor: David Crenshaw

8 weeks

• The program Solidworks is the primary program used in the class
• Student edition software available. Approximate cost $90- 130
• The program allows the students to design, shape and reshape their ideas with different materials, scales and revisions without potential waste of working with the materials themselves
• The program allows for work with sheet metal, welding, and castings as well as other materials such as plastics
• It also allows users to design molds around a computer generated object minimizing errors and waste when the molds are constructed
• These skills translate directly into applications already being taught in the sculpture, jewelry and ceramics departments
• Please check youtube.com and solidworks.com for more on how these applications are used in art, design, and manufacturing
• Requirements - student will provide laptop with Windows XP or Vista , with an Intel Pentium processor or equivalent, 1 GB ram, dvd drive, and Internet Explorer 6 or later.

CAW10CAD001-01 | W | Jan 20-Mar | 10 6-9pm | $131 R $156 NR

CAD: Computer Aided Machining

Instructor: David Crenshaw

8 weeks

• Entry level class
• Students will learn MasterCam software to machine three-dimensional object.
• Fourth axis, lathe-like, rotary machining for rings  and other ring-like structures will be available.
• Learn how to take jpeg, bitmap, and tiff image files and create 3-d relief forms.
• Applications for ceramics, jewelry, sculpture and industrial design.
• Requirements - student will provide laptop with Windows XP or Vista , with an Intel Pentium processor or equivalent, 1 GB ram, dvd drive, and Internet Explorer 6 or later.
  

CAW10CAM001-01 | W | Mar 17-May 5 | 6-9pm | $131 R $156 NR

Please call the Mesa Art Center for more information or to register at 480-644-6521 or 480-644-6608.

Thank You.

 

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