Prerequisite: Metalsmithing 1
 
Curious about building your skills and learning to solder a large piece of jewelry? In this class you will learn wire soldering techniques while creating a wide cuff (1 ½”) out of sterling silver with rails to thicken the edge. We'll give you a foundation for fabricating—future embellishments are up to you.
 
MATERIALS KIT FEE:  $40
The Materials Kit is in addition to tuition and is payable to the instructor. Kit includes : Flexshaft cleanup tools, handouts and other materials needed to complete project. 
 
MATERIALS & TOOLS
Students are responsible for bringing the following tools & materials
	
Any jewelry tools you currently have in your toolbox 
 
	
 2x6" strip Sterling silver sheet, 20ga
	
14 or 16 ga Sterling Silver Round wire (16" minimum)
	
20ga Silver Wire solder, Hard, 20" minimum (Rio 101704)
	
Soldering Pick
	
jewelry metal files 
  — coarse (instructor likes #00 flat)
  — medium (instructor likes #2 flat)
  — fine (instructor likes I like #4 flat-1/2 round)
	
Jewelry saw and blades (I like 2/0)
	
Flex shaft tools for cleaning jewelry
	
Flat nose pliers
	
Needle nose pliers
	
Safety glasses
	
calipers
	
Fine Tip Black Sharpie
	
Cash or a check made out to Chapin Dimond for the materials kit
 
Contact hours 8