Argentium Sterling Silver Bundle

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How to Make Jewelry with Argentium Sterling Silver: Introduction
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Discover why Argentium Silver has often been compared to Mithril, and learn how to use the material to craft a beautiful pair of fold formed earrings. Argentium silver has germanium added to silver and copper, which makes the silver special and highly tarnish resistant. You will want to incorporate it into future projects so your jewelry will shimmer and shine throughout the years!

How to Make Jewelry with Argentium Sterling Silver: Intermediate Fusing
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Jewelry instructor Cynthia Eid discovered the special alloy, Argentium Silver, in the 1990s and has been working with this beautiful material ever since. Join her in this intensive workshop so you can easily create light and airy jewelry like these earrings that are perfect for any occasion! Fusing wires can be easier than soldering – as well as faster. Because there is very little cleanup, you can devote your time to the design. Learn how to flux and fuse without the mess, and bring together the delicate wires with precision. Explore the benefits of working with Argentium silver, and you will soon be incorporating it into future jewelry designs!

How to Make Jewelry with Argentium Sterling Silver: Basic Fusing and Granulation
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Having worked with silver for forty-five years, metalsmith Cynthia Eid shares her jewelry-making tips and tricks so you can advance your own skills. By learning how to apply granules to your pieces, you will be able to craft your jewelry in new and inventive ways. Before you dive into fusing, Cynthia explains which tools are best suited for your needs. Her techniques for annealing, quenching, fusing, and pickling allow you to work with Argentium Silver to its highest potential. You will also learn two different methods for attaching metals that are suited for the jeweler who wants a quick and easy project, and for the metalsmith who wants to take their time and work with the silver. Granulation is an ancient technique, and it is swiftly sweeping back into jewelry trends. Discover this metalworking practice and start designing professional and beautiful pieces of jewelry today!