Description

Title of class: Fabulous Fused Textures in Argentium!

Instructor: Kristin Mitsu Shiga

Date of Class:  Wednesday, February 3, 2027

Maximum number of students: 12

Time: 9:00 am until 4:00 pm

Level: All Levels (no prerequisite)

Type: Technique

Class Fee: $220

Kit Fee: $ 160

Kit includes

• Argentium 940 – Square Wire -16ga – 1′
• Argentium 940 – Square Wire – 12ga – 6″
• Argentium 940 – Round Wire – 16ga – 1′
• Argentium 940 – Round Wire -20ga – 3′
• Argentium 940 – Sheet – 24ga – 3″x1″
• Argentium 940 – Strip – 3/16″ x 24ga – 1′
• Solderite Pad – Hard – 6″x6″
• Stainless Steel Straight Tweezers with Fiber-Grip Handles
• Ronda Coryell Purple Flux (Pint)
• 30cc Needle Tip Glue Squeeze Bottle, Precision Tips Applicator Bottles, 5 Pack

Instructor will have the following for use in class

• Flex Shafts
• Complete soldering stations
• Disc Cutter
• Metal Hole Punches
• MandrelsCharcoal Blocks

Student Supply List

• Jewelers’ Saw Frame
• 4/0 Sawblades
• Wire/Flush Cutters
• #2 Cut 6” Hand File
• Optivisor or other magnification if required
• Battery-operated or rechargeable work station lighting
• eye protection
• dust mask

Optional Supply List

• Any additional Argentium 940 sheet or wire you wish to use
• Lierreworks/Lion Punch Forge Titanium Soldering Templates (any shapes)

Instructor Email Address: kristin@kristinmitsushiga.com

Instructor Website: kristinmitsushiga.com

Class Description

Unlock the magic of controlled chaos in “Melting With Purpose,” a hands-on workshop devoted to the art of torch fusing!

This exciting technique allows you to join and texture metal without solder, using the heat of your torch to selectively melt and fuse surfaces—creating rich, organic textures perfect for one-of-a-kind jewelry and small metalwork.

Working with Argentium Silver (940), a highly fuse-friendly alloy known for its clean joins and ease of use, you’ll learn how to coax metal to the edge of melting—without going too far.

We’ll cover a range of texturing methods and explore how heat control, timing, and torch placement are key to mastering this delicate balance.