Pugnacious Prongs with National guest instructor & Author, Kim St. Jean 

Description
Learn how to use a torch and basic silver soldering skills to create a stellar ring that will hold a variety of shaped stones, shells, glass or found objects. Experiment with silver soldering. Understand the basics of reaching the appropriate temperature for solder to flow, as well as the use of pickle. Clean up using power tools and files, and draw a bead on a wire and patina.

Class Fee: $80 due when you register

Kit Fee: Copper, $20   Sterling Silver, $30  payable the day of the class

Time: 3-Hour              Level: All Levels
Technique: Metalsmithing
Prerequisites
None

Materials In Included Kit: Enough copper or silver wire to complete one ring, cabochon, all consumables, pickle, solder, cratex wheels, saw blades, bees wax, 0000 steel wool, liver of sulfur, water, paper towels, fuel, coarse sanding sponges.