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Christine Cox 10/08
Crack!
Sterling silver
(optional in class)

If you are a beginning or intermediate artist who would like to learn or update your torch soldering skills, this exciting class is for you.

• Sawing
• Filing/sanding/finishing
• Riveting/Miniature Hardware
  (cold connections)
• Fusing
• Dapping/light Forming
• Sweat soldering
• Pick soldering
• Bezel-Setting a cabochon
• Soldering jump rings
• Safety, safety, safety
• Torches (oxy/propane and air/acetylene)
• Class will also include general discussion of etching, tools, patinas, polishing, roll printing, reticulating silver and so much more (and some of this will no doubt work its way into practice during the class).

These lovely lentil beads were made by one class in April of 2008

• Gallery from previous classes
• Back to the class and event calendar
• Hotel and food information
• About the Volcano Arts studio (please read before signing up for classes)
• About Christine Cox

To make inquiries or to sign up, email us at: info@volcanoarts.biz

We'll all make a ring to get us started (beginners will make a simpler version). After that we'll design individual projects.

Torch Technic
Instructor: Christine Cox

Dates: 11/9/09 - 11/13/09

 Price $750 + $50 materials fee
Beginner to Intermediate
Intensive prices include classes and materials only

We'll discuss such topics as which flux to use when, cool bench tools and tricks, how to set up and get comfortable with a torch, metal properties and how to exploit them, soldering surfaces, metallurgy for the common artist, etc. The strength of this is that a class can be really wide ranging. Come to my studio, play with my toys, make art, meet like-minded students and expect anything!

Comfort with a Torch
Knowledge is power

Notes

• Everything for all projects is supplied by the instructor, but working with sterling silver or similar upgrades will be extra (your choice).

• * The most successful students are those who have fabricated metal before. No knowledge will be assumed. Are you a beginner who is good with your hands and a fast learner? Give me a call and we'll talk about whether this class is for you. A certain amount of hand-strength is required in any metal fabricating you do.

• Completely unique and unavailable anywhere but at the Volcano Arts Studio.

Jane Armitage (class of 2006)
Technique Bracelet
(Sterling, copper, brass, nickel silver, turquoise)

What to Bring

• Journal or pad for notes

• Magnification: I have a few OptiVISOR to loan out and we also sell them here, so don't run out and buy one.

• If you have a respirator mask bring it along (like painters use, available at hardware stores - filters should be for aerosol particulates). Although a respirator mask is highly recommended, don't feel that you need to buy one just for this class. I have lots of paper masks that you can use for the week.

• I have plenty of medium and large latex gloves. If you are allergic to latex or have extra large or extra small hands, please bring several pairs to use during the week.