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Steamin' Steam Punk Bracelet,
Class Number: 6455
Class Start Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 9-4
Type: 7-Hour
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: 4
Technique: Metalsmithing

Description: This class will begin with the student learning the proper techniques of ""chip"" soldering. Included in this tutorial will be an overview of why such things as pickle, flux and different types of solder are used for various projects.

The students will cut out, file, sand and clean their own copper disks for soldering onto. They will then begin arranging the vintage watch components onto the disks and use a soldering technique called sweat soldering to permanently attach the parts.

The components will then be cleaned and assembled using jump rings and a clasp handmade of conditioned iron wire. This project will be completed in class.

Materials Included in Required Kit: Copper sheet, vintage watch parts, iron wire, hand outs and consumables.

Students must bring these REQUIRED MATERIALS to class: Round nose pliers, flush cutters that can cut 18g.wire and chain nose pliers.

You can find supplies online through dealers listed Beading Daily Directory.

Class Fee: (includes kit) $200.00

Online Class registration has closed. You can register for this class in-person in the Class Registration area of Bead Fest Philadelphia. Registration for each class section closes 15 minutes before the class begins.

Class Hours:
Thursday, August 20: 9am-8pm. Class registration opens at 8am
Friday, August 21: 9am-8pm. Class registration opens at 8am.
Saturday, August 22: 9am-8pm. Class registration opens at 8am.
Sunday, August 23: 9am-4pm. Class registration opens at 8am, closes at 12pm.

Expo Hall Hours:
Friday, August 21: 10am-7pm.
Saturday, August 22: 10am-6pm.
Sunday, August 23, 11am-5pm.

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