[Jewelry making - Article 01412] - Re: [Orchid] Parent - Child Jewlery project

[R . E . Rourke]

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    as a former montessori teacher i want to say yeah, let the 12 year
    olds experience soldering.Particularly if the class is ongoing and
    you lead up to its introduction.. however as a jeweler for more years
    than that ( and after countless experiences with kids and torches and
    day camps and jewelery making lessons) i say absolutely don't let any
    kids near a torch..with or without parents present- as there will
    always be one smart ass kid that has to show off his/her infinitly
    advanced knowledge for everyone in the group..with fire and gasses
    it's too much of a risk... 

    another consideration is where are you going to get a number of
    torches, preferably of the same brand, that run problem free and
    using the same types of fuel gasses so as to expedite the teaching
    experience? 

    I would suggest a cold connection project..perhaps skim joanna
    gollberg's book for some inspiration if you can't think of a ring,
    or bracelet project that uses tabs,jump rings, or riveted hinges to
    hold the workpiece together..If you insist on introducing the torch,
    make certain everyone signs a waiver of responsibility along with
    enrollment papers..the center will thank you, your personal
    liability insurer will thank you, and you can't become the victim of
    litigation when little ashley or maxmillian decides to burn their
    just moussed hair off not paying attention to where the flame is
    directed... On the other hand I have done it before ( with waivers in
    hand) so if you need more info i'll be happy to discuss lesson plans,
    projects etc. with you off orchid..feel free to write me at: 

    vieuxcarrejewelers AT gmail.com
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