[Jewelry making - Article 00730] - Re: [Orchid] Education Direct?

[Dave Arens]

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Hi Teri,

>        Ok what do you all think of this program? worth it or not? I
>     cannot go to classes in my region because there are no classes in
>     my region. So to learn basic soldering and repair on my own or pay
>     893 dollars for this course? 

    Here's another possible source of help/training on learning to
    solder. 

    Even if there are no organized classes in your area, I'll bet there
    are some craftsmen/women in the building/repair trades 
    (refrigeration, tinners, welders,  etc) that  could help you. Even
    though they may not have worked with precious metals, they've
    probably used silver solder or brazed/welded different metals. The
    basic requirements of soldering (brazing in most other metals)
    precious metals is the same. Obviously, there are  some differences,
    but  the differences aren't that great & someone who's capable of 
    working  with non precious metal may be able to help you.  Just take
    a book along like  'The Complete Metalsmith' to give them an idea of
    some of the differences they might encounter. Who knows, you might
    be responsible for starting someone on a new hobby/career. 

Dave

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