Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 6:30pm-9:30pm (CDT)
Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray
Skill Level: Confident beginner
Pre-requisite: Must be proficient at making the single spiral chain chain maille pattern. (See video). Must know how to solder.
Class Description:In this class, you'll deepen your soldering skills by creating a timeless ring that combines chain maille with silversmithing techniques. Each jump ring will be individually soldered, allowing you to refine your precision. To make the most of our time, students are required to be proficient in the spiral chain weave before attending, as this technique will not be covered in class. This focus will ensure we can dedicate our attention to soldering and ring fabrication.
Torch: Instructor will be demonstrating using a butane torch, however, any jewelers' torch except a MicroTorch will work.
Project Completion: Students will have enough time to finish the project during the class.
Materials Kit: Enough material for one ring (sterling silver stock).
Domestic US shipping included. (Please contact instructor directly to arrange for international or expedited shipping fees.)
(Materials kit is included in price when "Zoom/Kit combo" or "Kit only" option is selected.*)
Required Tools:
- Sharpie
- Chain nose pliers x2
- Flat nose pliers
- Nylon pliers (optional)
- Half round pliers (helpful)
- Heavy duty cutters
- Brass brush
- Bench block
- Rawhide mallet or Nylon mallet
- Student files
- Needle files
- Jewelers’ saw, Saw blades (2/o or 3/o), Cut lube, Bench pin (optional)
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- Sand paper (indicate grit) 600/500/400
- Super grip gloves (optional)
- Steel wool
- Rotating solder station (optional)
- Solder pick
- Any jeweler's torch except Microtorch.
- Soldering set up: butane, torch, solder board, tripod with mesh, pickle, fire tweezers, quench bowl, flux, copper tongs, silver solder paste, wire or chip: Hard, Med., Easy
*Note: You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship April 7, 2025, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until May 7, 2025. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above.