How to Get The Most Out of Class

How to Get The Most Out of Class

This is an information post so you understand how to get the biggest bang for your buck.

If you don’t want to be overwhelmed, eat the elephant one bite at a time.  Don’t get behind and be accountable to your own progress by participating, reading, consuming and trying.

📌My tips:

1) When you read the FB group, I recommend that you hit “like” on every comment and post so that you can scroll to see what you missed.  There will be a lot of content shared here.  Most of it very valuable as I answer questions.  You don’t want to miss those posts.

2) I also recommend you click “complete” on every piece of content on courses.tonyadavidson.com.

3) Turn on the FB notifications for the groups so you don’t miss any posts.

4) Make sure my emails are going to your inbox and not spam.

💥I don’t see the comments inside courses.tonyadavidson.com, so I don’t recommend using those.  Come back to the FB group and post it there.

🔨 If you have a question about something on a video, you need to tell me the name of the video, the time mark where you have a question (hit stop and note the time) and if you can snap a photo, that’s great!  You must give me a roadmap to your question.

💻 Watch the “How to Use the Video Player” video.  This learning platform is very expensive and I pay to upgrade the cameras, broadcasting system, video hosting and the platform so that you can have the best possible experience.  I want to make sure you know how to get the most out of it.

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IMPORTANT

  • Art of Affordable Gold - Pre-Registration LINK for 9/17 8am PT & 9am PT
  • Join the FB group
  • Join the Tonya Davidson’s Forged Circle FB Group
  • How to use the Video Player for Best Results
  • SHORTCUT to Tonya’s Online Tool & Supply Shop
  • SHORTCUT to Tonya’s Recommended Products
  • Important info for ordering tools & supplies - Services I provide
  • Your 📌DISCOUNT📌 Codes
  • Video: How to access your FB group
  • Video: How to get notified of posts on the FB group
  • Cookies: Save this to your files!
  • Question for all students6
  • Where is my content? Navigating Tech & It’s Issues
  • IMPORTANT: Class 8/21 CANCELLED - PLEASE WATCh4

Class Information

  • Student Release Waiver
  • About The Class
  • About Tonya
  • Dates
  • Terms and Conditions - Creative Work & Use Policy
  • Prerequisite Skills and Required Technology
  • Safety Considerations
  • How to Get The Most Out of Class
  • Resource. Metalmorphosis -The Art of Soldering.pdf
  • SLIDE DECK Art of Soldering.pdf1

Soldering Definitions

  • Soldering Definitions - Solder .pdf
  • Soldering Definitions - Flux.pdf
  • Soldering Definitions - Heat Zone.pdf
  • Soldering Definitions - Sweat Solder.pdf
  • Soldering Definitions - Hard & Medium Solder.pdf
  • Soldering Definitions - Easy & Extra Easy.pdf
  • Soldering Definitions - Pickle .pdf
  • Soldering Definitions - Purchase.pdf
  • Soldering Definitions - Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Stainless Concerns.pdf
  • Soldering Definitions - Capillary Action .pdf
  • Soldering Definitions - Working with Nickel.pdf
  • Soldering Definition - Firestain.pdf

Metals and Metallurgy

  • Facts & Tips About Soldering.pdf
  • Annealing - Why and When 2025.pdf
  • Facts About Gold & Silver AFSF 2025.pdf
  • Metallurgy of Fine Silver.pdf
  • You’ve Got Pitting In Your Solder Join.pdf
  • Borax or Boric Acid Master.pdf
  • Tonya’s Temp Hierarchy Recipe Card.pdf
  • SIlver-Copper+Phase+Diagram.pdf

Torches, Gas and Soldering Boards

  • Comparison of Carveable Surfaces for Soldering.pdf
  • Tank Pressure Important Info.pdf
  • Torch Safety Checklist.pdf
  • 2025 Torch and Gas What’s Best .pdf
  • Tips about Torches 2025.pdf
  • Video: How to Make an Iron Nest2
  • Little Smith Torch Tips
  • Video: Butane Torches and Soldering a Small Chain1
  • Video: How to Clean a Silquar Board1
  • Video: How to Clean Your Torch Tips2
  • Video: How to Clean Your Torch Tips with Needles
  • Video: Torch Time With Tonya Part 2: Single-Fuel Torches2

Misc Materials and Safety

  • Books that you should have in your library1
  • Video: Setting Up Your Bench1
  • Caution When Heating Chemicals.pdf
  • Fire Awareness Equipment & Practices.pdf
  • Soldering Stop Supplies.pdf
  • Studio Protocol & Safety. High-Heat Materials.pdf
  • Eye Protection
  • Ventilation in Your Studio
  • Worksheet for Class Handout.pdf

Facebook Posts of Relevance

  • The Process of Learning - Interleaved Practice
  • How Do You Eat An Elephant?
  • Keeping Yourself Safe in the Studio
  • How to Pick Solder
  • Why Sand the Surface to 400 Grit - Part A
  • Why Sand the Surface to 400 grit - Part B
  • Why Sand the Surface to 400 Grit - Part C
  • Your attention: #3rd session date set1
  • Facebook - Titanium, Iron, Surfaces .pdf
  • FB - Solderite vs Silquar with Butane.pdf

Session 1: Monday, August 25th

  • Video: Class #11
  • Pick and Stick Soldering.pdf
  • Creating Purchase.pdf
  • Bezel Forming Graphic.pdf
  • Slides from Session #1.pdf

Session 2: Thursday, August 28th

  • Video: Class #2
  • Recipe Card - Questions for Soldering .pdf
  • Tensioning an Xtra Large 26g Bezel to Solder2

Session 3: Thursday, September 4th

  • Video: Class #3
  • Video: How To Solder Mild Steel, Stainless and High Temp Metals
  • Video: Soldering Ring Shank and Tube Set Embed Stone
  • Video: Torch Time with Tonya1

Bonus

  • Video: C. Hentz Thoroughly Outrageous Soldering Bonus Workshop2