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Introduction to Jewelry Soldering

Learn how to use the jewelers torch to take your jewelry-making skills to the next level.

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Introduction to Jewelry Soldering

Introduction to Jewelry Soldering

Learn how to use the jewelers torch to take your jewelry-making skills to the next level.

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Learn how to use silver solder and a jeweler’s torch.  See how the material flows when soldering jump rings, earring posts, and other kinds of joints.

In this one-day skills class, you'll use the Smith® Little Torch to solder copper and silver. You'll practice several types of soldering techniques and leave with samples you completed in class.  

To practice your new skills, be sure to sign up for Focused Open Studio: Soldering

Details

  • Experience level: Beginner to intermediate.
  • We'll take one 15- to 30-minute break if you want to bring food or snacks. BARN has a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level.

Details

  • A $32 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers everything you'll need.
  • You should bring a cotton apron and a hand towel.

Class Policies

  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
  • Wear closed-toe shoes and natural-fiber clothing.
  • Do not wear loose or synthetic-fiber clothing, dangling jewelry, scarves, or ties.
  • Tie back long hair in ponytail or bun.
Instructor
Jody Lyle

Jody Lyle is a goldsmith with more than 25 years' experience designing and making jewelry. She graduated from the University of North Texas where she studied with Harlan Butt and has continued her education through classes with masters, apprenticeships, trade school training, skill-building classes, and lots of bench time. She believes in learning by doing, listening to others’ experiences, and looking at how things are made around you. Her main focus right now is wax carving, fabrication, chasing, and repoussé. She works mostly with silver, gold, steel, rock, and semi-precious and precious stones to create pieces to be worn and enjoyed. See her work https://movingmetals.com/ and on Instagram @movingmetals and Flickr.

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