Getting Started Soldering Online Class
The Ultimate Class to Get Really Damn Good at Soldering Jewelry
Ready to overcome your flaming fears, and conquer the one game changing skill every jeweler needs to know? In this online class, you’ll learn everything you need to know about soldering safely and skillfully, so you can create beautiful pieces of jewelry to wear and share with the world. Whether you’re brand new to jewelry making, or just looking to tighten up your torch skills, this class is for you!
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Do You Want to Master the Skill of Soldering Jewelry… But You’re Not Sure Where to Start?
A bunch of metals and a butane torch… What could go wrong!? When it comes to soldering, it’s normal to be a little hesitant!
Maybe you’re totally new to the game, or you’ve tried it once or twice in class, but now you’re terrified of ruining your projects or setting your studio on fire. Or, maybe you’re a little more advanced, but things just aren’t flowing the way you want them to, and you’re sick of making the same mistakes over and over! Or, perhaps you’re just feeling overwhelmed by all the fancy torch options, “foolproof” techniques, and advice out there…
I get it. These challenges can be SO frustrating and put a serious wedge in your jewelry-making progress. But the good news is, these fiery fears don’t have to hold you back…
It is Possible to Master Soldering From Home, and Create the High-Quality Pieces You’ve Been Dreaming of
Even if you’re a total beginner! Imagine bringing those pieces you can see in your mind to life - and doing it with skill and precision, so they don’t fall apart. You can create stunning, heirloom jewelry that can be treasured for a lifetime by yourself, your loved ones, or your customers.
You just need the right training to uncomplicate your learning, and empower you to master the skills and techniques of a professional jeweler.
Introducing: Getting Started Soldering
Overcome your soldering fears and confidently solder beautiful pieces of jewelry like a pro (even if you’ve got no experience!)
Over 13 value-packed videos, we’ll take the mystery out of soldering and answer your burning questions (pun intended). In the first half of the course, you’ll set a solid foundation for yourself by learning the “what” and “why” behind soldering. Then in the second half, you’ll get your hands dirty learning how to solder a ton of different projects, and setting yourself up for soldering success.
With crystal clear videography, a fun, engaging (and ultra humble) teacher, and step-by-step instructions, you’ll have EVERYTHING you need to become a soldering superstar!
Let’s Take a Closer Look at What You’ll Learn Inside This Class:
Put together the perfect soldering toolkit (without going broke)
Learn about all the soldering tools you need (and the ones you don’t). Spoiler: you don’t need fancy, expensive torches to get started! Simple butane torches (yep, the ones Gordon Ramsey uses in his kitchen) will do the trick, so you can get started on a shoestring budget.
Master the rules of soldering that will set you up for success
Understand WHY soldering works (yep, a little science is in order!), so you can approach any roadblock with the knowledge to get over it. By learning to think logically about soldering, you’ll be able to figure most things out and feel a helluva lot more confident behind the torch.
Troubleshooting 101: Overcome challenges and set yourself up for success
Avoid the common mistakes that turn wannabe jewelry into melted messes, and learn how to problem solve your way through any roadblocks you might hit in your soldering journey.
Soldering safety: how to make sure the right things burn (not your fingers!)
Feel confident soldering your jewelry together, without constantly worrying about burning your fingers or your floor! This safety briefing will give you confidence and empower you with the safety skills you need to know.
Soldering a simple and seamless ring band with the perfect fit
Learn the techniques for creating perfect joins on your ring bands, and why the work you do before you fire up the torch is imperative! Plus, you’ll discover why SIMPLE tools are best and how to avoid overcomplicating things in that department.
Sweat soldering one element to another
Discover the secret behind soldering your elements together for a beautiful, professional-looking final product. You’ll also learn what to do if you use too much solder (common!), and how to avoid solder spilling out all over your work.
How to solder jump rings (in a variety of different situations!)
Whether you want to solder jump rings to flat surfaces or corners, use them to attach pendants to chains, or something else, you’ll learn it all in this lesson. Become a master of controlling the heat, using the correct tools, and ensuring the strongest possible join.
Solder an ear post for maximum security and ease
Learn our top tips for soldering ear posts perfectly - every single time - with zero excess solder and zero clean up necessary afterwards. This will make your earring-making so easy and seamless.
Solder ear wires for perfect drop earrings
Learn how to create simple and elegant drop earrings by perfectly soldering ear wires to their backs. We’ll show you how to do it with minimal clean up afterwards and a professional looking finish every time!
Solder an element to a ring for stunning and unique ring designs
Combine your ring band and sweat soldering skills, and learn how to create an intricate ring design from scratch. Master the order of operations, and the pro-level touches that ensure your final piece is as strong and high-quality as possible.
Plus, you’ll learn tons more skills including how to:
Understand how solders and metals work together
Get to grips with your butane torch so you can use it to its full potential
Get your solder to flow the way you want it to
Approach all future projects armed with the skills and knowledge you need
Control the heat and ensure you don’t waste expensive materials on avoidable mistakes
Ensure you’re using the correct tools in the correct locations
Erase your soldering fears and feel confident behind the flame
Create consistently perfect solder joins and avoid excess time cleaning up
Get so damn good at soldering it just becomes second nature for you!
And loads more…
Each Lesson Inside this Class Includes Everything You Need:
Crystal Clear Videos
Detailed Explanations
Detailed Handout
Wondering what tools you need for this class?
(Don’t worry, no expensive shopping sprees are required!)
We firmly believe there’s always more than one way to do something, which means there’s always more than one tool to do it with! When you sign up to Getting Started Soldering, we’ll give you a full down-low of what tools you could use, and how to choose the right ones for you. There’s options if you’re on a budget or if you’re feeling like a splurge - but the reality is, getting started soldering doesn’t have to be expensive! Simple butane torches (think Gordan Ramsey’s kitchen torch), affordable metals, and a small collection of tools are all you need to start creating beautiful jewelry.
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There's nothing worse than learning some new metalsmithing skills, only for all your knowledge to leave your brain as soon as you get back to your workbench! And let's be real, it isn't always practical (or safe!) to bring your laptop into the studio, right?! That's exactly why I've gone to town turning all the course content into EIGHT handouts (that are just as gorgeous as they are helpful).
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