Fusing Comprehensive

Immerse yourself in our cozy studio for a thrilling weekend exploration of metal fusing techniques! Your torch skills will soar as we uncover the remarkable potential of non-ferrous precious metals, which are perfect for fusing chains, rings, small ornamental details, and more! Expand your horizons beyond soldering — aka “brazing” — in this unique course, unearthing new attributes of metal, enriching your understanding of alloys, and honing your skills at the torch station.

Delve into fusing various seams and joints, liberating yourself from cumbersome, and sometimes unnecessary, soldering concerns. Uncover the art of creating captivating textures on sheet stock by skillfully fusing wire or granules. Craft exquisite chain samples by seamlessly fusing jump ring connections. By the end of this comprehensive, you will be able to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of brazing and fusing, choosing the method that best aligns with your creative process or jewelry designs.

Throughout this course, students will pull from a treasure trove of metal alloy options, including fine silver, Argentium, sterling silver, and bronze. Comfort with annealing, brazing (soldering), and safe studio practices is assumed.