Soldering Solutions
Instructor: Ms. Karen Christians
Level: Beginner to Intermediate Requirements: Basic Soldering Skills Program: Fall Status: Closed Length: 3 Days Tuition: $ 425 Materials: TBA Date: November 16, 2007 - November 18, 2007 Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Metalwerx
Good soldering techniques are the foundation of jewelry and holloware fabrication. Understanding how metal heats and how to make accurate, well-fitting joints are the true secrets of successful soldering.
This 3-day workshop will cover the basics of T joints, butt joints, curved joints, connections and cleanup. We will also learn about sweat soldering, fussy fitting for the best connection, soldering small jump rings to larger cast pieces and silver depletion for embossed surfaces. Students will learn several styles of soldering such as pick style for precision, stick soldering for larger pieces and chip soldering.
We will also cover questions about oxy/fuel gas, torch tips, operation and function of regulators, and overall safety concerning ventilation for your own studios.
Students are encouraged to bring any projects requiring technical guidance to complete.
On the third day, demonstrations in gold granulation, fusing and soldering will be given. Pre-requisite: Basic Soldering Skils
Materials & Tools
The materials kit includes copper, brass, silver, findings, solder, a charcoal block and a titanium solder pick. The estimated cost of this kit is $75 and is payable to the instructor at the workshop.
Students should bring:
- optivisor
- hand tools (files, pliers, etc)
- any projects you have had difficulites soldering
good pair of nippers and a flat #2 file
bring a mitre jig if you have one, others will be available for purchase
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New Book! - Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft |
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By Karen Christians |
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Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft is the one resource you'll need to ensure you gain maximum advantage from your flex-shaft system. Learn how to select the right system, how to choose and use the latest accessories and attachments, and how to properly maintain your system for extended life. See why so many jewelers are reading this book and discovering what they didn't know about their flex-shaft systems!
Prime Sponsor:
Rio Grande
Patrons:
Foredom and 3M Inc
Price: $34.95
Shipping: $5 USA, $9 International |
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