About The Class

About The Class

You will have an online seat for a virtual workshop.  You will need a place to work that has tools. No need to get on an airplane, truck, bike or boat and no need to stay in some undesirable hotel with a hard bed.  Plus the best part is, if you decide you need a coffee, you can go get one!

Don’t worry.  You won’t miss a thing because it’s being recorded too!  So if the time just isn’t right for you, it’s okay!  You can watch it anytime that is convenient for you.

You might say “well I’ll miss out on getting my questions answered.”  Nope!  I have set up a Private/Closed group just for this class.  You’ll have an invitation to ask as many questions pertaining to our class presented material as you’d like.  You can film videos or take pics of the issues you are having and I’ll whip into action and get you the best answer to solve your issue, that I can find or think of!  We can even do it over zoom if it needs to be further examined.

These videos are raw and unedited.  Just like being in class. I even make mistakes. It’s not polished and you often learn MORE when mistakes are made. I have a saying “you are only as good as your ability to fix your mistakes.”  However, if you need to, you can scrub forward or backwards.  You can pause and play at will!

I love how my online learning platform has closed captions, transcripts, speed control and zoom….like macro 4k zoom. So this is 100% better than an in person class!

You will have 60 days (after the last class) to watch the videos and 6 months access to me on the private group. Watch the videos as many times as you’d like and ask as many questions as you’d like.

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  • Art of Affordable Gold - Pre-Registration LINK for 9/17 8am PT & 9am PT
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  • 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
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  • Video: How to access your FB group
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  • 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