ALL THAT GLITTERS (fusing and granulation with fine silver) This is a super fun class! I will teach you how to make tiny granulation in fine silver how to fuse everything together with a Smith little propane torch and a Rosebud tip. As a bonusI will also introduce you to fusing and granulation with a blow pipe torch (optional) which is one of the most primitive and easiest methods for fusing. However you can use any torch you’re experienced with for fusing such as butane or acetylene but I dont teach with them.

We will make a stunning pair of earrings out of fine silver and create step bezels to set 2 faceted stones. I’ll show you how to make & set, oval and cushion cut settings (and also how to shape a trillion but will not actually set the trillion). We will cut out matching oval and square shapes in the back plates, for this you can use a jewelers saw or a few burs ( I will not be teaching the gold flower as it taught in my Ancient gold smith class.). Your design challenge is to design your own earings! Everything will be fused,except for the little jump ring and a stamped round connector on the back of the earring which with will be soldered. Tools required are very basic. The blow pipe torch requires a smith little diposable propane regulator and hoses and a brass nipple! That’s it! You dont have to purchase one but I HIGHLY recommend you try this new way of fusing. it’s fantastic!.

Basic tools required, hand cutting shears, files assorted pliers, mini mandrels, polishing tools. Please feel free to ask questions if you have them by using the contact link in the main website menu above.