Argentium Spinner Ring 12:00 - 6:00 Saturday (short mid-day break for shopping) Janet Alexander $145
Student Level: Beginner
Type of Workshop: Project
Prerequisite: None
Learn the fundamentals of soldering Argentium Silver and Sterling Silver metals with expert Janet Alexander who has over 40 years of experience in soldering. In this class you will make a wide flared band ring with your choice of spinner. Learn about the pros and cons of working in Argentium metal, annealing processes, solder types, sizing a ring, creating a spinner for the ring, flaring techniques, using a torch, and fast finishing techniques to save time.
Supplies provided by teacher: solder board and setups, flat nosed pliers, ring gauges, solder shears, table protection, extension cords, rawhide mallet, electric plug strips, ring mandrels, texture hammers, small brush, Argentium hard solder, Argentium medium solder, Argentium easy solder, dapping tools and block, ring bending pliers, anvils, brass hammer, copper tongs, cookie sheet (for each soldering station), bench pins and clamps, paper towels, rawhide/plastic mallets, torches, pickle pot, scissors, pickle solution, self–locking tweezers and third hand, fire extinguisher, water, liver of sulfur bowl, cup warmer, needle nose pliers, large garbage bag, Handy flux, yellow flux, flex shafts, solder pick, square, ruler, soldering tripod, tweezers, bur wax, annealed steel wire, bench vise, paper, torch fuel, ball peen hammers, and steel sheets for table.Materials Fee: $35 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
3/8 ” x 3” 22gauge Argentium silver sheet
3” textured sterling silver wire
Copper wire
Gold filled wire
320-sandpaper
Liver of Sulfur
Argentium solder
Pickling solution
Annealed wire
Torch fuel
#4 saw blades (3)
Band tie
Sanding disc
Red fiber wheel
Class handoutStudent should bring:
2—ea. needle nosed pliers
Jewelers saw frame
Fine point marker
Flat file
Bring your ring mandrel if you have one otherwise you can share
Optional: Optivisor or magnifying glasses and task lightIf you'd like to place an advance order for supplies & tools for pick up at the on-site store when you arrive at AU, contact: The Occasional Artist - Email your order to: theoccasionalartist@cox.net or call 623-847-2215
Questions? email Janet at janetalexander22@yahoo.com
Website: janetalexander.net
