Intro to Soldering Course Package
BEGINS JULY 1ST
This is the complete introductory guide to jumpstart your practice as a silversmith. You’ll leave this course with an intimate understanding of tool use, ring forming, stone setting, and full collection of jewelry made completely by you!
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Founding Member pricing includes 6 months of the monthly membership!
What we’ll cover
INTRO TO SOLDERING
In this lesson we will cover what soldering is and the process for a successful joint, the tools and equipment you will be using, and how to make the most of the course
BEZEL SETTINGS
In this lesson, you will learn the foundations of bezel setting: what it is, how to set the stone effectively, and how to make rings, earrings, and necklaces with bezel settings.
RING FORMING
In this lesson, you will learn how to form and solder a ring. An ideal, easily repeatable first lesson to get to know the tools, wire, and process of soldering.
TUBE SETTINGS
In this tube setting lesson, you will learn how to set faceted stones into a tube setting and ways to incorporate them into your designs.
PRONG SETTING
In this lesson, we will discuss what prong settings are. The basic form of them and how to incorporate them into earrings, necklaces, and rings.
FORMING FOUND OBJECTS
Learn to form your own ear wires, clasps and jump rings.
Meet your instructor.
Hey there, Rhiannon here. So excited to have you join me for this deep dive into foundations of silversmithing/metalsmithing.
FAQs
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No! This is a beginner friendly course. In fact, it’s design to be a starting place for you in your journey.
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Yes! All of the skills and lessons in the course are easily carried over to other metals. The process is exactly the same, what varies is melting temperature and with gold-fill extra care is needed as to not rub or melt off the gold.
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No you don’t! All the tools we’ll be working with in these lessons are easily put into a box and brought out when you’re ready to work. All you need is a table or flat surface to work.