Jeff Fulkerson teaching: Intro to SilverSmithing - Making a Pendant!

Skill Level: Beginning

Prerequisites: None

Type of Workshop: Metal Smithing

Always wanted to make jewelry but didn’t know where to start? Want to up your game but are afraid of the torch? This class is for you! 🔥 This workshop will demystify silver smithing and get you started on your jewelry-making journey.

Length: All Day

Students Will Learn:

• All about silver soldering, including flux, pickle, solders, torches, and the 5 Points of soldering.
• Solder a butt joint (yes, that’s what it’s called!) and a ‘T’ joint.
• How to pick a cabochon and set it, along with texturing and finishing techniques.

This class will remove the mystery of silver soldering and broaden your jewelry-making skills!

Kit Contents:

• 1” x 1½” – 26-gauge sterling silver sheet
• 6” – 16-gauge sterling silver square wire
• 6” - ?” fine silver bezel wire
• 1 – jump ring 18 gauge

Kit Price: $55

All tools and equipment will be supplied. Students are encouraged to bring any tools they have. The instructor will have cabochons for sale at class time.

Student Must Supply: Their own cabochon (Jeff will have some for sale, and we have some available in the shop).

Cost of Class: $125 + kit (kit purchased in class)