Finding Classes – If you really want to learn and would like hands-on help, look around for a class in your area. In this article, I give you some tips on how to find jewelry making classes in your local area.
Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight – This is just about required reading for anyone thinking of working with metal. In fact, when I took my first jewelry making class, it was required! It’s a fabulous reference book that you’ll use for years.
Getting Started: Metalsmithing – Learn the basics to get started with this type of jewelry making.
Home Grown Silver Jewelry – This video gives you all the basics for getting started, and you can “see” him actually solder, which is something you just can’t get from a book or web site.
Soldering Setup - Here is some helpful information about how to setup a safe place to do your soldering.
Step-by-Step Soldering – Follow these steps and learn how to solder silver and copper.
Tips for Soldering – This feature describes what soldering is about and provides some tips for soldering silver.
