The class covers tools and techniques for simple projects.
Includes information on:
Features of the jewelers bench
Jewelers saws and selecting the correct saw blades
Metal shears
Hammers for metal forming and texturing
Types and uses of bench blocks
Types of jewelers files
Pliers and wire cutters
Vises
Flex shafts for metal forming and polishing
Specialty tools
Miter vises
Jump ring makers
Ring bending tools
Dapping and swage blocks
Properties of metal
Work hardening
Annealing
Soldering
Types of solder and proper applications
Torches
Soldering surfaces
Flux
Pickle
During the class study, you will practice with the saws, texturing metal, soldering jump rings, creating balled head pins, annealing metal.
The next phase is creating a sterling silver hammered texture ring. This is where you put into practice what you learned.
This class is an introduction to metalsmithing. It is geared toward projects you can do with a small handheld butane torch. These torches do not produce the heat required for larger scale projects. This course does not cover bezel settings.
Class times are generally available on Thursday or Friday at 10 AM
Class length is usually 4 hours
Classes are designed for one person. Maximum of two if friends or family.
The class price may vary based on the price of silver
Stop in or call Jeff at 210 490-7775 if you would like more information or to schedule a class
