When to use sheet, strip, wire, and paste solders The purpose of flux and how it prepares the metal How to use flux as an indicator to start soldering How and why to use spray on flux when silver soldering How an inexpensive torch (less than $60.00) will help you make sellable jewelry worth thousands of dollars The differences in easy, mediu,m and hard solder The basics of silversmithing for jewelry making In the beginning silversmithing class you will learn: Tools to use in class you don't need to bring your own Ī documentation website of this beginning silversmithing class that includes a slideshow of soldering process and an e-Book of jewelry selling techniques and links to shows and expos to sell your jewelry. There will be a materials kit fee of $35.00 to $65.00 collected at class. Your class includes all the supplies needed to complete your first jewelry project:

Wouldn't it be great to be able to say 'I made them' about pendants similar to these? The soldering techniques you learn in this class are also used in many other types contemporary jewelry and other styles of silversmithing.

The techniques allow you to use an inexpensive butane torch and a minimum of tools, many of which you may already have. You will learn the silver soldering techniques that contemporary Silversmiths and Native American Indians have used successfully for over a hundred years.

Sterling silver sapphire rings