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Beads Amore' presents a Beginning Silversmithing Class

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$295.00 (12 hour class) Instructor, David Smith

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Do you realize that you can learn a craft that is a classic American art form in only a weekend? You can! This is a two day beginning silversmithing 12 hour class where you will learn how to make a sterling silver pendent. You will discover how to solder a bezel, set a cabochon, decorate your project with embellishments that you create and polish the finished piece to a lustrous sparkle. The art form is American Southwest Silversmithing.

You will learn the techniques that the Native American Indians have used successfully for over a hundred years. The technique allows you to use a inexpensive propane torch and a minimum of tools, many of which you may already have. Wouldn't it be great to be able to say "I made them" about a pendants similar to these?

You will create an embellished pendant and a pair of earrings if time permits
Pick form one of these Silver Pendant Designs

You are provided with:
	All the supplies needed to complete your jewelry project including:
	A cabochon stone
	Sterling Silver
	Fine Silver Sheet.
	Embellishment Findings.
	Tools to use in class, you don't need to bring your own.
	You will receive a list of links to sources of shows, festivals and events where you can sell your jewelry.
	You will receive a FREE DVD of this Beginning Silversmithing Class!
	Instructions Handout
	Tools Handout
	Slideshow of process
	E-Books Jewelry Selling Techniques
	Links to Shows and Expos to sell your jewelry.
The beginning silversmithing class also includes:
	Learning the basics of silversmithing and jewelry making
	Learning how to solder sterling & fine silver.
	You will select a pendant design, chose a stone, make a bezel, solder it, set the stone, embellish it and polish it.
	Learn the differences in easy, medium and hard solder.
	How an inexpensive torch (less than $40.00) will help you make sellable jewelry worth thousands of dollars
	We will discuss what types of silver jewelry are the easiest to make and sell.
	We will go over some of the methods for selling your silver jewelry.
	How and why to use spray on flux
	How to use flux as indicator to start soldering.
	The purpose of flux and how it prepares the metal.
	When to use sheet, strip, wire and paste solders.
	The metallurgical reasons of how solder flows and combines to make seamless joints.
	Why a more expensive torch may make it easier and faster to create your masterpieces.
	Why it is less profitable to do repairs.
	Why it is less profitable when you use a jeweler’s saw.
	Why Not to use rouges.
	Why “fire coat” or “fire scale” when you are soldering is irrelevant.
	How to make exceptional bezels the fast and easy way.
	Why serrated bezel are best and easiest to use.
	What tools and materials you will need to be a successful craftsman in southwestern silver styled jewelry.
	How to make embellishments.
	How to attach embellishments.
	The secret of how to avoid returns for polishing.

Your Instructor,
David Smith, a metal worker for over 30 years, has been selling Jewelry and providing jewelry creation instruction for the past 7 years. David is also a member of the Society of American Silversmiths.

" I will teach you the basics of creating stunning silver jewelry and get you started on the road to becoming a profitable Silversmith" David Smith

Cost: $295.00 this class is 12 hours over 2 consecutive days
Class size is limited to 11 students.

Cost: $295.00 Class size is limited to 11 students

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Questions: Please contact David Smith by email at Dave@SilversmithingClass.com