Silversmithing Class – Argentium Silver Bark Ring
Intermediate class – Level 2 class – (level 1 required)
Some torch experience & tool handling required.
Learn how to handcraft your own Argentium silver “bark texture” ring in this guided silversmithing class. Working from sheet and wire, you’ll fuse and shape a unique bark-like surface, then form and finish a ring that reflects your individual style, and size.
All tools and materials are provided – no need to bring anything but yourself and a sense of adventure!
What you’ll learn
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Cutting and sizing Argentium silver sheet to fit ring size
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Texturing with fused wire to create bark surface detail
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Forming and solder-free fusing techniques
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Finishing, filing, and polishing for comfort and shine
What’s included
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Argentium silver materials (enough for one ring – ant size)
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Full tool use during class
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Safety overview and torch demonstration
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Step-by-step guidance from Angela Rosenberg of A&R Jewellery
Duration
Approx. 2 hours
Class size
Small group setting: 4 -6 students
Location
Art Barn Studio, Creston, BC
805 25th Ave South
Dayes to be determined – contact to see if we have a group forming
Instructor
Angela Rosenberg – silversmith and founder of A&R Jewellery
Price
$150 per person (includes all materials and use of tools)
Booking
**Book a private class** Get a group together – 4 to 6 people – and inquire about dates available to have a class all to yourself. Fun for a wedding group, or to make Christmas gifts – or just for a fun girls day! (boys welcome too)
Argentium Silver is a high quality silver with a silver content of 94% (Sterling is 92.5%). It has the unique feature of having a small amount of Germanium added. Argentium Silver is whiter, harder and slower to tarnish. And it is always nickel-free.
Read more about Argentium on our site: https://www.aandrjewellery.com/what-is-argentium-silver/
