Soldering is an essential but challenging skill in jewellery making. Improve your skills and learn how to pick, stick feed and sweat solder with structured exercises while completing a piece of jewellery. For students with some experience of jewellery making.
Courses
Jewellery: Soldering Masterclass
When & Where
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1 February 2025 - 8 February 2025 ( 10 hours, 2 weeks )
- Day Time, Saturday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code W24JWYE02J
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Master several soldering techniques and know when they should be applied
- Have an in-depth knowledge of the soldering process
- Create several sample pieces using the different soldering processes
Cost
Full fee
£145
Concession fee
£110
Class format and activities
On the first day we will discuss the soldering process, the use of flux and anti-flux and binding wire. We will then practice various techniques on base metal: melting, pallion, pick feeding, stick feeding and sweat soldering. On the second day we will use all of these techniques to make a decorative sphere from copper and brass. You will also gain confidence in using a jewellery torch, the different flames and learn how to use different pieces of soldering equipment.
Entry requirements
The course is designed for students who already have basic jewellery making skills and would like to extend their soldering knowledge.
What you need to know before you enrol
The jewellery stuio is on the 3rd floor of the main building, there is lift access. You need a moderate level of fitness to use jewellery making equipment. Some chemicals used may be harmful in pregnancy. Please let the tutor know if you are pregnant and they will advise you as to necessary precautions.
What you need
Apron, notebook and pen. If you want to practice on silver bring some with you, but this is not necessary. If you have a particularly tricky piece of soldering you'd like to do, bring it along.
What you can do next
There are a variety of courses in Jewellery making at Morley College, catering for all levels of experience from complete beginner to advanced. Experience gained on this weekend course will be of value in subsequent courses, adding to your repertoire of skills and techniques at the jewellery bench. Frieda Munro teaches Beginner and Intermediate jewellery courses at Morley College.
