Prerequisite: Metalsmithing 1
 
Spend less time cleaning up your projects and more time creating! This is the workshop to take if you want to learn how to use Argentium Silver.
 
Why Argentium? You can join components together without the use of solder (it fuses like a dream, so there’s no solder cleanup), there’s little-to-no fire scale, and it doesn’t tarnish the way Sterling does, so it’s perfect for setting transparent stones (think: faceted, Montana agate, moss agate, quartz, etc.), pearls and more. Plus, it works beautifully with gold—incorporate keum boo and granulation with ease.
 
Students will learn the processes of fusing, fabrication, and granulation—all without using solder. Master goldsmith and Certified Master Bench Jeweler, Ronda Coryell, will provide expert instruction and up-close demos.
 
Students learn the process of fusing both flat and three-dimensional forms. Demonstrations are followed by hands-on experience to create and finish 2 projects:  earrings and a pendant. These projects will be created using no solder! Each project is fabricated by fusing. We love Ronda for her fun and vibrant teaching style, and her extensive knowledge of all things Argentium.
 
Ronda Coryell is a Jewelers of America Certified Master Bench Jeweler and one of the world’s leading experts on the use of Argentium Silver. Learn more about Ronda on her website.
 
MATERIALS KIT:  $165
STACK SMACK AND WHACK RING: $35
12ga x 9”
 
3 WIRE RING WITH BEZEL: $70
2mm (12ga) rd wire – 3” x 3pcs- totaling 9” (shank)
.8mm (20ga) sheet x 20 x 25 (base for bezel)
.5mm (24ga) sheet x 3mm x 3” (bezel)
18 X 13 CAB Blk only
.8mm (20ga) rd wire for granules 1’
 
EARRINGS – $60
20ga wire x 2’
1” 22ga discs -2ea
 
MATERIAL & TOOL LIST: 
Bring your metalsmithing toolbox including the following items:
Jeweler's Saw Frame, 2/0 blades, and wax/bur life
Center punch/Scribe
Jeweler’s ruler (6-inch)
Dividers
Flat nose, round nose, and chain nose pliers
Bezel Roller
Flushcut Wire Cutters 
Your favorite hand files such as Half-round Habilis and/or Barette files cut #00–#2, Needle files cut #0–#2
Bezel roller
Sandpaper/Sanding Sticks in 220, 320, 400 and 600 grit
Your favorite Polishing wheels and attachments for FlexShaft
N95, KN95 or P95 face mask
Safety Glasses
OPTIONAL
Apron 
Eye Magnification
 
 
MASTER SERIES CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICIES
Once you have enrolled and paid tuition, there are no refunds or credits for Master Series Workshops if you are unable to attend.
By enrolling in a Master Series workshop, you affirm your acceptance of our no refunds policy and represent to us that you possess the appropriate skills to comply with the prerequisites. 
Check your calendar carefully and choose wisely before enrolling. 
In the event that DJS must cancel the workshop, a refund or credit will be issued.