Freeform Prongs
Freeform Prongs
Have you ever wanted to make a pendant out of that beautiful found object, stamping or polished stone? Then Freeform Prongs may be the class for you. Popular instructor and author, Joe Silvera will give you the confidence to set your own favorite objects in this fascinating class. Learn to plan your design, measure and prep prongs, solder with precision, and set your stone. This is a great soldering class for all skill levels.
This class has a running time of 38 minutes.
Pre-requisites
Tools
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Prong Pusher - $3.25 - or you can use a chopstick, or pencil with a rubber end.
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Premium butane fuel
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Non combustible work surface
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Wet/Dry Sanding Paper Mixed Grit Pack - $13.60 -
Joe used 320, 400 and 600 grit sandpaper
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Leather scrap
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Paper and pen
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Industrial Sharpie Marker - $1.95 -
Permanent marker
Materials
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Stones - metal stampings, carved pieces, beads, lampwork, found objects and Swarovski stones.
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Solder Wire - Joe uses Easy is this class, but you can use any solder temp solder wire.
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Scrap wire for measuring your prong lengths
Optional
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Flex-shaft or dremel
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Radial polishing wheels
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Wicked Sticky Wax
Fantastic video! I would give it 10 stars if I could. I love this guys personality. "Prong critter" haha.... "and one more piece of solder for the Gremlins just in case they jump on the table and steal one", lol! Perhaps, just like beads, the natural habitat for cut solder is on the floor?
This is a must watch video for anyone who is interested in soldering. I learned so much. Thanks a million Joe. Aloha from Maui. :)
This is a must watch video for anyone who is interested in soldering. I learned so much. Thanks a million Joe. Aloha from Maui. :)
03/19/2015
Bobbie aka: Rogue Perfumer
Thank you, Joe, for a fantastic tutorial. Very clear and full instructions with some tricks of the trade. I'm looking forward to giving this a go.
05/27/2015
Diana Adams
This was a super class! Joe demonstrated clear and understandable directions. He made it look very simple and by following his instructions I was able to make a beautiful pendant. I enjoyed learning and putting to use the various techniques he demonstrated on how to measure in order to make a frame and prongs and mount my stone. Thanks to Joe and Beaducation.
06/16/2015
Lauretta
Great video, really enjoyed all of it.To the point and incredibly informative. Happy you chose to make this.
Thank you also for being very specific about all the details of all items used
Thank you also for being very specific about all the details of all items used
04/24/2016
Jessie
Absolutely great vid. explanations clear and imformative. Thanks very much ????
03/29/2017
Rachel
Great video!!! Clear, very easy to understand!
Good instructor.
Good instructor.
06/13/2018
Cathy
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