Who says you need expensive jeweller's torches to make jewellery!? Not us! Start making jewellery full time like a boss and let us help you get the most out of your butane torch, solder at home safely and stress free. Known as micro torches, or even crème brûlée torches, butane torches make creating jewellery at home or in small spaces a dream! You will build your confidence level with this type of torch by practicing numerous soldering techniques, while working towards building up samples with varying degrees of joinery, intricacy, and methodology. You will develop an understanding of how to control the flame of the torch, what makes solder flow, and how to problem solve quickly.

This workshop is open to all levels of soldering skills, but it is encouraged that you have basic knowledge of jewellery.

When: Weekends (Please check schedule)
Duration: 1 Day (5 hours)
Class size: Maximum 10 people
Cost: $180

As part of Joynton & 107 Projects, The Bench will provide subsidised courses to residents in the Zetland, Sydney area. For further information please email us at jewellery@thebench.sydney

ABOUT THE COURSE

Prerequisite

Some understanding of jewellery making or completed Learn to Make Jewellery Stage One - An Introduction or equivalent.

Course Objectives

You will bring in your own Micro torch and be guided through the following techniques:

Annealing - You will gain an understanding in how to identify colour change in base metal and precious metals.

Soldering - Learn how to effectively solder small- and large-scale pieces using precious and non-precious metals.

Filling the torch - Avoid ‘scary moments’ and fill the torch easily and safely.

Different techniques - Adjusting the torches flame to solder jumprings, thin rings, wide rings, earring posts, bezels and PMC.

Understanding the flame - Locate the ‘sweet spot’ for heating jewellery.

How to choose the right torch - Which torch will suit your needs, your workspace and be most effective.

Confidence - Feel more confident using the micro torch while elevating your soldering aptitude, through this intensive weekly class.

Course Outcomes

Using a butane micro torch can be intimidating! This class was designed to share tips and tricks to give you the confidence to start making jewellery from anywhere! You are invited to bring in your torch and fuel (butane) and increase your understanding and confidence. Using your own torch, you will complete test piece samples, at least one ring and a charm/ pendant. You will develop an understanding of how to control the flame of the Micro torch, what makes solder flow, and how to problem solve quickly. Other wearable pieces of jewellery can be discussed, and problem solved the instructor.

Discussion between tutor and the students as a group and as individuals will take place each week, to guide you to improve your skills. Please bring in your troublesome jewellery or items you wish to discuss or discuss specifically.

What’s Included

All materials are included. Included in kit are: Base metal (sheet/ wire), sterling silver (ring), sterling silver (pendant/ jumpring), Silver solder, Emery, tools and equipment.

Please bring your own Micro torch (we will set this up with you). We can advise you ahead of class where to buy your own Micro torch. Or let us know ahead of time if you wish to use ours.

Micro torch will be available for purchase - email to discuss.

Location

The Bench acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of our land – Australia. The Bench acknowledges the Gadigal of the Eora Nation as the traditional custodians of this place we now call Sydney.

The Bench is located at the exquisite historic site, Joynton Avenue Creative Centre in Green Square, and is easily accessed by bus, train (Green Square Station), ride or walk.

The Bench cultivates inclusive, creative and accessible spaces for everyone to have the opportunity to feel safe and welcomed.

The building has full wheelchair accessibility, ramp access from street and park entrances, internal lift for access to upper levels and a unisex accessible toilet on each level.

THE BENCH, Joynton Avenue Creative Centre
3A Joynton Ave, Zetland NSW 2017

Additional notes

All the tools, materials and consumables you need for the course will be available at the venue; including an apron. You may want to buy further materials from our metal suppliers – your tutor will provide you with supplier information.

For health and safety reasons, please bring along with you the following

Hair tie: If you have long hair, please bring along something to tie it back with
Closed in shoes: We will be working with hot, sharp and heavy tools, so please wear shoes, which will protect your feet. Avoid wearing loose flowing garments.
Sketch book/note book/ pen and/or pencil: Please bring along a notebook for your own notes and design ideas. Notes will be provided to complement the techniques you will be learning but you may wish to make your own notes.
Remember: If you use glasses for reading and /or close up work please remember to bring them along.

Book your course

Questions?

Email us at: jewellery@thebench.sydney
or call us on: 0406 794 112