In this class you will learn the techniques and tricks of soldering glass charms. First part is designing the charms and then we will solder out hearts out. You will learn how to solder those charming scallop bumps, as well as how to antique the shiny silver to an aged patina look.
We will be using rhinestones, buttons, glass glitter, vintage book pages, images, etc. The list goes on and on of what you can make inside your charms.
When you discover how easy these are to make, you will want to sit down and make hundreds more! This workshop is a great class for the beginner solder student.
Materials Fee $35 cash paid at beginning of class includes:
Glass, copper tape, papers, book pages, images, vintage papers, rhinestones, buttons, words, glass glitter, jump rings, patina. (I will have glues to use).
Supplies Needed to Bring to Class:
Cookie sheet for your solder station
Silicone baking sheet for inside of your cookie sheet (this helps from items sliding in your cookie sheet) You can find at the dollar store
Soldering iron (WELLER 100 WATT/Model W100PG) - https://glasssupplies41.com/products/weller-100-watt-w100pg-temperature-controlled-soldering-iron?_pos=1&_sid=93ba151d0&_ss=r?variant=48471642112280
Soldering iron stand - https://glasssupplies41.com/products/diamond-tech-studio-pro-soldering-iron-stand-heavy-duty?_pos=3&_sid=bdb4ab7b3&_ss=r?variant=48413210706200
Spool of lead-free solder - https://glasssupplies41.com/products/1-pound-16-oz-roll-amerway-solder-lead-free-low-cost?_pos=1&_sid=1aad0b547&_ss=r?variant=48413194977560
Flux - https://www.grainger.com/product/HARRIS-Water-Soluble-Lead-Free-Flux-1UYJ9
Sal Ammoniac block - https://glasssupplies41.com/products/large-block-8-oz-sal-ammoniac?_pos=1&_sid=c39358de7&_ss=r?variant=4847162667855
Scissors
Jewelry pliers set (flat nose pliers, round nose pliers, flush cutters)|
rag or towel
Apron
Optional items:
Any bits and pieces you would want to personalize in your glass charms.
To pre-order supplies, click on this link for Runaway Art and Craft Studio...