This class teaches the basics of fusing Argentium Silver. Argentium is a high karat sterling silver alloy that has many advantages over traditional sterling silver including purity, colour, and hardness. Most of all, it can cut your production time down tremendously because of its ability to fuse, easier clean up when fabricating, fire stain resistant, and it is tarnish resistant and hypoallergenic.
In class you will practice first hand from a certified Argentium Silver Instructor how to:
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Fuse wire to sheet / sheet to sheet
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Make and fuse granules
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Create and design simple jewelry pieces for practice and troubleshooting with the instructor
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Gain an understanding of fusing temperatures and the properties of the metal
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Tips and tricks when working with Argentium