September 2007
This is the first five of my Classes on CD by using video clips.
Nearly all torches used for Silversmithing will be discussed and demonstrated.
The pros and cons of each will be covered. Where to buy them, how to set them up, light them, and safety factors will be included for each torch.
I will cover everything you need to know to make using a torch and soldering for jewelry making.
It will make soldering easy for you. It will discuss everything from fluxing, placing the solder, torch placement, how you can keep from melting pieces. It will also cover types of solder and why I use sheet solder.
We will make three projects. The first will be simple pendants with bezel caps for cabochons,
and Snap Tight Heads for faceted stones. The second will be a free form pendant with an "exposed edge" using a bezel set stone. The third project will be a solid band ring with a bezel set stone.
Over the past 36 years of teaching Silversmithing I have had many experienced Silversmiths tell me that my way of making bezels was worth the entire cost of the class ($300.00).
I will cover the 10 good reasons why I only use Hard silver solder for all soldering.
I will also cover ten good reasons for never using Easy and Medium solder.
You will be able to watch while I solder and explain why using only hard solder makes your soldering easier, faster, and it makes better jewelry!
You find out why I say that "Hard" solder should be renamed "Easy to Use" solder.
