About this item
This book is the complete guide to simple soldering. Soldering Made Simple takes all the mystery and fear out of soldering so that amateur jewelry makers - even those who have never held a torch - feel empowered and confident. Friendly and thorough instructional text and step-by-step photos help readers build skills gradually, which they can then employ with the included projects. Joe Silvera presents soldering techniques that use a simple setup, a handheld butane torch that is safe and easy to operate, and a few other supplies.
About the Author
Joe Silvera is the author of Soldering Made Simple: Easy Techniques for Kitchen Table Jewelers. He graduated with a BFA in Metalsmithing with honors, and then later apprenticed as a goldsmith in southern California. After his apprenticeship, he worked as a model-maker for jewelers in Los Angeles, and sold his own jewelry at fine art galleries and numerous shows across the country. His favorite technique is lost wax casting, with which he likes to carve detailed sculptures of animals, rings, and more. Joe is a popular metals teacher in the San Francisco bay area, with more than 24 years of metalsmithing experience. His classes provide a great foundation in the fundamental skills of jewelry, mixed with laughter, encouragement, and lots of creativity. Visit his website at SilveraJewelrySchool.com for updates and more information about workshops.
