Have you wanted to learn to solder but haven’t for one of the following reasons?

• Yikes! I’m afraid of the torch.
• Sigh...I tried it before without success.
• Why bother - I won’t be able to do it at home anyway.
• I would love to know how, but just haven’t gotten around to it.
• Darn - I haven’t been able to find a class that fits my schedule.
• I know a little, soldering but need better skills.

If any of these statements fit you, than this may be a class you would really enjoy. Yes, not just get through, but enjoy.

This class will cover how to use the torch safely and what kind of set up will be both safe and comfortable for you to use in your home. We will use an acetylene-air torch in class, but also a smallish butane torch that can do a lot of soldering jobs successfully.

We will focus on completing three basic solder joints that are used in many jewelry soldering jobs. We will also cover how to solder jump rings, earring posts. You will also have an opportunity to make a pair of earrings using your soldering skills. Tips, tricks and what not to do will also be presented.

What to bring to class:

• An apron
• Hard, medium and easy wire solder
• 20 gauge copper sheet metal, 1-2 pieces of 6x6 inches
• 22 gauge silver sheet metal, 3x3 inches

PLAEASE WEAR CLOSE TOED SHOES TO CLASS

Available for purchase in class:

• Hard, medium and easy wire solder
• Copper sheet metal, 20 gauge, 2 pieces of 6x6 inches
• 22 gauge sterling silver sheet metal
• Jumbo Maxi Flame Torch
• Other soldering supplies such as pickle, flux, soldering picks, etc.

Please don’t bring other tools to class. I will have everything you need.

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