Student Level: Beginner
Type of Workshop: Project
Prerequisite: None

Create this stunning Argentium sterling silver ring using fusing techniques for wire and granules. Learn how to make small silver and gold granules and fuse them to the ring as well! Skills and techniques taught in this class include: creating granulation balls, fusing silver and gold, balling wire ends, ring sizing, torch work, working with Argentium, and finishing techniques using the flex shaft.

Kit/Materials Fee (payable to instructor at class time):

• $30.00 includes
• 3" x 1/4" Argentium silver sheet
• 24 gauge round Argentium wire (10")
• 22k Gold granulation balls (3 ea.)
• small container
• fine tweezers
• green scrubby
• yellow flux
• cut-off disc
• fuel
• paper towels
• written handout

Instructor Provided (for use in-class, and to share):

• Solder pads
• butane torches and fuel
• self-locking tweezers
• water bowl
• crock pot
• craft brushes for flux
• copper tongs
• flex shafts and flex shaft keys
• torches
• plastic mallets
• metal shears
• steel blocks
• washers
• flush cutters
• fine tweezers
• charcoal blocks
• 3M blue, 3M pink, cut off discs
• cup warmers
• ring mandrels
• ring gauges
• small bowls for flux, water, table protection
• trash bags
• duct tape
• extension cords
• chasing hammers
• hat pins
• brass mm gauges
• extra tools for late registrants to use in class

Student should bring:

• Flat-nosed pliers
• self-locking tweezers
• small anvil
• permanent marker
• metal shears
• flush-cutting wire cutters
• ring mandrel (if you don't want to share)
• rawhide mallet
• safety glasses
• small needle files
• close-up glasses

If you'd like to place an advance order for supplies & tools for pick up at the on-site store when you arrive at AM, contact: - Email your order to: jemco@jemcousa.com or call 800-995-3626.

Questions: janetalexander22@yahoo.com
Website: www.janetalexander.net