{"product_id":"beginner-jewellery-making-class-from-basics-to-soldering-a-ring-band","title":"Beginners Silver Bangle Workshop (Private one-on-one lesson)","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"365\" data-start=\"285\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"394\" data-start=\"367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"394\" data-start=\"372\"\u003eWorkshop Overview: Duration 1.5 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"651\" data-start=\"395\"\u003eThis class is perfect for those who are new to jewellery making and want to learn traditional metalsmithing techniques. By the end of the session, students will understand the basic tools and techniques needed to create their own sterling silver bangle band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"653\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"699\" data-start=\"658\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"699\" data-start=\"666\"\u003eStep-by-Step Learning Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"747\" data-start=\"701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"747\" data-start=\"706\"\u003e1. Introduction \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"903\" data-start=\"748\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"748\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"750\"\u003eMeet and greet, class outline, and expectations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"802\"\u003eStudio safety and tool handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"903\" data-start=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"903\" data-start=\"838\"\u003eUnderstanding metal types and their properties (copper vs silver)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"908\" data-start=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"949\" data-start=\"910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"949\" data-start=\"915\"\u003e2. Tools \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"950\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1057\" data-start=\"950\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1057\" data-start=\"952\"\u003eOverview of essential tools: jeweller’s saw, files, pliers, ring mandrel, soldering torch, pickle, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1058\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1060\"\u003eIntroduction to sterling silver sheet or wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"1108\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003eMeasuring tools: calipers, bangle mandrel, steel ruler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1166\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"1168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003e3. Measuring \u0026amp; Sizing \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1209\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1211\"\u003eHow to find your correct bangle size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1322\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1322\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003eHow to calculate ring blank length using ring size chart and thickness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003eMarking the metal accurately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1365\"\u003e4. Sawing \u0026amp; Filing \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1400\"\u003eHow to safely use a jeweller’s saw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003ePractice straight and curved cuts on copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1487\"\u003eSaw your sterling silver ring blank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1525\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003eFiling the ends of your metal flush and smooth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1575\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1585\"\u003e5. Texturing \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1632\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1687\" data-start=\"1632\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1687\" data-start=\"1634\"\u003eIntroduce texture hammers, stamps, or roll printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1688\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1690\"\u003eAdd surface texture to make your ring unique (optional step before forming)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1770\" data-start=\"1767\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1813\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1813\" data-start=\"1777\"\u003e6. Forming the Ring \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1814\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1890\" data-start=\"1814\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1890\" data-start=\"1816\"\u003eUse bangle mandrel and rawhide mallet to curve the metal into a bangle shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1891\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1893\"\u003eCheck alignment of the joint for soldering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1940\" data-start=\"1937\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1982\" data-start=\"1942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1982\" data-start=\"1947\"\u003e7. Soldering \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2171\" data-start=\"1983\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"1983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"1985\"\u003eIntroduction to solder types and flux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2072\" data-start=\"2025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2072\" data-start=\"2027\"\u003eLearn how to apply flux and position solder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2107\" data-start=\"2073\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2107\" data-start=\"2075\"\u003eTorch safety and flame control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2137\" data-start=\"2108\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2137\" data-start=\"2110\"\u003eSoldering the bangle closed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2171\" data-start=\"2138\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2171\" data-start=\"2140\"\u003eQuenching and pickling to clean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2176\" data-start=\"2173\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2218\" data-start=\"2178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2218\" data-start=\"2183\"\u003e8. Shaping \u0026amp; Refining \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2350\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2279\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2279\" data-start=\"2221\"\u003eTrue up the bangle on the mandrel (rounding and reshaping)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2314\" data-start=\"2280\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2314\" data-start=\"2282\"\u003eFile and sand the solder joint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2350\" data-start=\"2315\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2350\" data-start=\"2317\"\u003eRemove rough edges and tool marks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2355\" data-start=\"2352\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2400\" data-start=\"2357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2400\" data-start=\"2362\"\u003e9. Polishing \u0026amp; Finishing \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2556\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2448\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2448\" data-start=\"2403\"\u003eSand with various grits for a smooth finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2508\" data-start=\"2449\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2508\" data-start=\"2451\"\u003eIntroduction to polishing compounds or polishing wheels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2556\" data-start=\"2509\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2556\" data-start=\"2511\"\u003eOption to create a matte or high-shine finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2561\" data-start=\"2558\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2606\" data-start=\"2563\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2606\" data-start=\"2568\"\u003e10. Celebrate Your Ring! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2724\" data-start=\"2607\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2636\" data-start=\"2607\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2636\" data-start=\"2609\"\u003eTry on your handmade bangle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2671\" data-start=\"2637\"\u003eTips for continuing your jewellery journey at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"jaf.elias","offers":[{"title":"Thu 12 Mar at 2 - 3:30 pm","offer_id":45471311364279,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mon 16 Mar at 12 - 1:30 pm","offer_id":45563188904119,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat 21 Mar at 12 - 1:30 pm","offer_id":46900639236279,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wed 25 Mar at 11 am -12:30 pm","offer_id":46900639269047,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fri 27 Mar at 1:30 - 3 pm","offer_id":46900639301815,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1651\/9095\/files\/image_46.jpg?v=1758862324","url":"https:\/\/jafelias.com\/products\/beginner-jewellery-making-class-from-basics-to-soldering-a-ring-band","provider":"jaf.elias","version":"1.0","type":"link"}