Jay Whaley Make Your Own Stock (Sheet, Wire,Bezel)

Never be without the stock you need to create your own designs. When you make your own stock YOU are in control, and can create beautiful metal with a predictable outcome!! No need to 'hope' you're getting what you ordered!! In this two-day class students will learn: Why it makes sense to start with pure silver or gold and alloy to make your metal go a long way Different types of alloy and their uses How to alloy metal for pouring ingots How to calculate thickness and width of stock for a variety of jewelry designs How to determine the correct size ingot and mold type needed for the stock type you are creating How to pour an ingot using the WHIP and ingot mold How to de-burr metal and trouble shoot issues with your stock How to properly anneal and quench a variety of metals for the best result How to use a rolling mill to roll out metal to desired stock shapes and sizes - sheet, bezel, wire and specialty shapes How to use a wire puller to create custom wire How to use roller print patterns to create designs on your sheet and wire stock What type of solder to use and when - along with a demonstration of proper torch techniques for soldering various types of precious metals