Heart & Hammer | Soldering Basics

This is a two-day class suitable for all skill levels. Participants will learn the ropes of soldering and using a jeweler's torch and will craft a ring. Bring a friend and ignite your passion for metal-smithing. In this workshop you will learn torch safety, materials and best practice, soldering basics, layering texture and finally some simple stone setting if there is interest.

Class Max/Min Attendance: Minimum 4; Max 8

February 14th & 15th from 9-3pm

Plan to bring a lunch

Required Supplies:

Shand will provide:

- Variety of gauges of copper, brass, and nickel sheet and wire

- a small selection of sterling for each participant to have at least one silver ring

- hand tools, wire snips, pliers, dowels, hand saw, and hammers

- tools

- Acetylene torch

- Selection of stones available for purchase (very affordable)

Students provide:

- Sterling silver IF they are interested in that

- special hand tools they may have or prefer

- any personal magnifying glasses for small parts

- ear plugs if hammering bothers

- imagery drawn or collected to draw inspiration from

- safety glasses

- dust mask