Sweat Soldering using the Heat Zone Method
with Michele Throne
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Date: Sunday, November 5, 2017
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Cost: $125 BoMA members $145 for non-members Materials fee: $45 Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association 4919 Broadway St, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Layering metal can offer depth and detail to your jewelry as well as support to an intricate piercing! Learn how to take a pierced (sawed out) design and solder it to a back plate using some tips and tricks with soldering to be sure all the small spaces solder down. Michele will use the Heat Zone method to sweat solder the two sheets together. This method will allow you to sweat solder without a tripod.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Michele Throne makes her living as a full-time metalsmith and jeweler. She has a BFA from Florida State University and in a previous life, was a Montessori art specialist and teacher. Michele lives in the mountains and her work is inspired by nature and the human experience. To see Michele's work, visit her website, Sidhe Designs.
PREREQUISITES
Students must have soldering and sawing experience.
STUDENTS NEED TO BRING:
MATERIALS KIT (Instructor will provide for a fee) $45
Number of Seats
Maximum six students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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Layering metal can offer depth and detail to your jewelry as well as support to an intricate piercing! Learn how to take a pierced (sawed out) design and solder it to a back plate using some tips and tricks with soldering to be sure all the small spaces solder down. Michele will use the Heat Zone method to sweat solder the two sheets together. This method will allow you to sweat solder without a tripod.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Michele Throne makes her living as a full-time metalsmith and jeweler. She has a BFA from Florida State University and in a previous life, was a Montessori art specialist and teacher. Michele lives in the mountains and her work is inspired by nature and the human experience. To see Michele's work, visit her website, Sidhe Designs.
PREREQUISITES
Students must have soldering and sawing experience.
STUDENTS NEED TO BRING:
- Bring a design to saw/pierce in a piece of metal! Each student will receive a 2"x 2" sheet of metal to work with. Please allow room for your design and for the back plate to be slightly larger.Michele will provide some designs for those who aren’t able to bring one of their own.
- If you have your favorite saw or files, you’re welcome to bring your own, but please label your tools.
MATERIALS KIT (Instructor will provide for a fee) $45
- Sterling silver 22 ga. sheet. Each student will receive a 2"x 2" sheet of metal to work with. Please allow room for your design and for the back plate to be slightly larger.
- Silver for choice of ear wire or bail
- Sand paper
- Solder
Number of Seats
Maximum six students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 10 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $10 processing.
- Cancellations 5-10 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations occurring less than 5 business days prior to the start date will not be refunded,
- In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
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