Beyond the Basics: How to Take Your Silversmithing to the Next Level

Class 1:

• Intro and bio
• Class outline and expectations
• Tools & Materials
• Keeping a design journal
• Building a design from a stone Refining the design

Class 2:

• Creating structural elements
• Creating patterns
• Sawing pieces
• How to ensure joins meet for soldering

Class 3:

• Preparing metal
• Soldering: BUTT JOIN
• Soldering: SWEAT JOIN
• Pick soldering

Class 4:

• Standard bezel
• Tube setting
• Alternative bezels

Class 5:

• Curved surfaces such as a ring or bracelet
• Multiple layers

Class 6:

• Stamping Metal
• Charms

Class 7:

• Cage with bottom
• Cage to hold stone

Class 8:

• Simple prong settings

Class 9:

• Castings

BONUS!

• Bonus class: How to Make a Metal Bead
• Bonus class: How to Fuse Your Silver Scrap
• Bonus item: Materials list

 

Open Facebook Group to students of this course:
Curious Mondo: Take Your Silversmithing to the Next Level

Time table:
9 hours

Level:
Basic / Intermediate / Advanced

Target market:
Jewelry makers, anyone who loves silversmithing, jewelry making, or want to start a new hobby or career

Main objective:
Go beyond the basics with silversmithing.

Prerequisite:
None