Basic Silversmithing Techniques
A course explaining basic silversmithing techniques, from tools to finishing
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| What type of saw is recommended for use with silver sheet? | Piercing saw blade |
| What is the name of the piece of machinery that allows you to flatten out a piece of metal? | Rolling mill |
| What are the three main types of solder used in silversmithing? | Easy, medium and hard |
| Before you start soldering an item, what should you do to make sure the solder takes properly? | Clean it |
| When using heat to solder a piece of jewellery, where should the heat be concentrated? | On the entire piece |
| How much solder should be used when joining pieces of metal? | Least amount possible |
| What do you need to look for when applying heat to a piece of jewellery once the solder pallions are in place? | Solder melting and flowing along the join |
| What should you do with a piece of jewellery once the soldering has been done? | Quench and place in pickle |
| What should you do when sawing around corners/curved edges? | Move item, not saw |
| What should you do if your sawblade gets stuck to avoid snapping the blade? | Move blade backwards |
| What should you do before drilling a hole to stop the drill bit sliding across the surface of the metal? | Make a small dent |
| Why do you have to be careful how long you keep the flame on a piece and how hot it gets when annealing? | It could melt |
| What should be done to a piece initially to remove any excess solder and even out uneven surfaces? | Filing |
| When using a file, what technique should you use to ensure the best finish and to keep the file from damage? | File in one direction |
| Once sandpapered, what should you use to polish a finished piece? | A polishing motor |
| What should you be wary of when using a polishing motor? | Any loose items/loose hair |