Southeast Federation
of Mineralogical Societies, Inc
.
William Holland Workshop
Silver, Beginning

Mack Thornton
108 Beecher Springs Rd
Ponama Park, FL 32181

386-467-2421

ismacscorps@att.net


Mack has taken many classes over the 20 years of designing silver jewelry. He has been an instructor since 1994. Mack has worked with silver soldering for over 40 years.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This class covers safety, handling pickle solution, eye protection, buffing, and handling the torch. Tools and their proper use are covered. We will learn to make the basic ring, pendent, and the use of different flux. Silver kits to make different rings, pendants, and earrings are provided. Students will be taught in a step-by-step approach. Silver will be available for purchase at instructor’s cost. The cost will depend on silver and materials used.

CLASS FEE: $50.00. Approx. total cost of class $100.00 - $200.00

Maximum Number of Students: 7

Pre-requisite: NONE

SAFETY: All students must have safety glasses or some form of eye protection. An optivisor is recommended but not required. Students with long hair must be prepared to keep it pinned up or tied in the back.

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