Soldering Bootcamp: Tricks and Tips

Welcome to the world of heat, flame, solder, and dreams. In this workshop, you will be introduced to tips and tricks to make your solder flow, learn what solders to use and when, and different ways to heat. As part of the Three-Day Soldering Bootcamp, this one day of demos and hands-on will improve your hand-eye coordination and demystify common soldering mishaps.

Instructor - Karen Christians

Date - April 6, 10 am -5 pm

Experience: All levels are welcome

A material kit of $50, including solder, metal (copper, brass, silver, and Argentium), and your own Ergo Last custom titanium solder pick

In this workshop, you will learn:

• The basics of where to apply solder and how much
• The secret of soldering a bezel to any metal
• Common mistakes in soldering
• Solder, temperatures, and different alloys
• Solder blocks, solder boards, and solder picks
• Chip solder, stick solder, and stick solder
• Mo Betta Heat
• Fuels, torch set up and take-down
• Intro in fusing Argentium
• Practice a solder exercise for hand and eye coordination

For additional information on studio access or private lessons:

Email [email protected] or call 401-484-8161

Host or Publisher The Bench - Jewelry and Metalsmithing Studio