Hold off on the refinery, because this mini-series workshop will have participants repurposing dirty, solder-covered scraps. Students will discover the textural possibilities of a seemingly ubiquitous yet often overlooked cornerstone of our benchtops – the firebrick! Be amazed at how an erratic, granular textured sheet of scrap can quickly be reinvigorated into something beautiful and practical.

MATERIALS & TOOLS

Bring your Metalsmithing toolbox, including the following items: 

• 20g or more sterling silver scrap (pieces with solder are OK!)

• Sterling silver wire for your ring band (if desired, we can repurpose scrap into wire for your band instead)

• Needle file assortment

• Jeweler’s Saw frame

• 2/0 saw blades and wax/blade lube

• Silver wire solder (M or H preferably)

• Flexshaft finishing tools of your choice (sanding drums, bristle disc wheels, abrasive wheels, etc)

• Protective eyewear

• N95 or P95 face mask or particulate respirator