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JOE SILVERA graduated with a BFA in Metalsmithing, worked as a goldsmith, and has 22 years of metalsmithing and teaching experience. He is the author of the jewelry book, Soldering Made Simple: Easy Techniques for the Kitchen-Table Jewelry, now in its 4th edition. His favorite technique is lost wax casting, with which he likes to carve detailed jewelry sculptures of animals, flowers and more. Joe teaches classes in Berkeley, California at Silvera Jewelry School, and venues and festivals across the US, like the Bead & Button Show. His classes provide a great foundation in the fundamental skills of jewelry, mixed with laughter and creativity. Find out more about Joe's work and career...
Classes Taught By Joe Silvera:
Basic Jewelry: Bezel Setting Stones & Hollow Pendant
Basic Jewelry: Sawing and Soldering
Basic Metalsmithing: Raising and Planishing
Basket Prong Setting
Beginning Soldering
Box Clasp & Hinges Bracelet
Chasing and Repousse
Double-Sided Bezels
Free Form Prong Setting
Fused Sterling Ring
Fused Sterling Rings
Guided Metalsmithing Studies
Intermediate Jewelry: Hollow Forms
Intermediate Jewelry: Silver-Filled & Gold-Filled
Intro to Metals
Intro to Soldering
Lost Wax Casting Retreat
Lost Wax: Molds and Hollow Waxes
Metalsmithing Retreat
Production Soldering Techniques & Oxy/Propane Torches
Reticulation & Keum Boo
Rolling Mill Workshop
Soldering Near Stones
Stone Setting: Crown Prong and Flush Setting
Stone Setting: Flush and Tube
Tool Making Workshop
Tool Making Workshop
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