About The Class

You will have an online seat for a virtual workshop.  You will need a place to work that has tools and a torch/torches.  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 Facebook 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.

PLUS I’ve added an Office Hour Session on Oct 26th at 8am Pacific. We will meet with coffee or tea in hand, and I’ll answer questions. In past sessions the conversations have evolved into pricing, marketing, sourcing of complimentary materials, and more! So this is your chance to connect and ask the questions that have been building up or show me something you need an answer to.

These videos are raw and unedited.  Just as if you were in class.  So 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. 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 FB group. Watch the videos as many times as you’d like and ask as many questions as you’d like.

Retired - 2024 The Art of the Clasp

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IMPORTANT

  • Join the Facebook Group ASAP
  • How to Use the Video Player for Best Results
  • Join the Tonya Davidson’s Tool Crucible FB Group
  • Short cut to TONYA RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
  • Short Cut to Tonya’s ONLINE TOOL & SUPPLY SHOP

Class Information

  • About The Class
  • About Tonya
  • Dates
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Student Release Waiver
  • Safety Considerations
  • Prerequisite Skills and Required Technology
  • How to Save Money - Codes to Use

Torches, Ventilation, Surfaces and All Things Soldering

  • Ventilation Hacks
  • Eye Protection
  • AC 2024 Torch and Gas What’s Best.pdf
  • Swiss Torch Manual
  • Tips about Torches 2024.pdf
  • What Surface to Use 2024.pdf
  • How to Set Up Your Torches - Hard Piping

Tools and Materials

  • Resource List AC 2024.pdf
  • Art of the Clasp Slide Deck of Tools.pdf
  • PDF link to the Art of the Clasp Tools Slide Deck
  • Trademark Hallmark Rules.pdf
  • Books that you should have in your library!.pdf
  • Setting Up Your Bench
  • Your Pickling Station
  • Pickling Station Photo
  • Bun Foot Template All.pdf
  • How to Create Iron Nests
  • Knew Concepts Sawing Tips
  • Eye Protection for Metalsmiths
  • Stuller Stone Chart.pdf
  • Setting and Ball Burs.pdf

Session 1: Thursday October 10th, 2024

  • Art of the Clasp Class #11
  • Designing Complex Necklaces

Session 2: Thursday October 17th, 2024

  • The Art of the Clasp #2
  • Time Worksheet pdf.pdf
  • Facts About Gold and Silver Master 2024.pdf
  • SIlver-Copper+Phase+Diagram.pdf
  • Angled Hook & Clasp Worksheet.pdf
  • Diameter to Circumference
  • IMakeJewelry App for iphone
  • 360-Degree-Protractor Tonya Davidson.pdf
  • How to Sharpen a Drill Bit
  • “U” Demo - The Hard Way 2024
  • NEW Annealing - Why and When.pdf
  • Lasso Diamond Disc
  • Two FREE Classes You Will Want to Get
  • Modifying U Pliers, Using Separating Disks & Using Carbide Tungsten Rotary Files

Session 3: Monday October 21st, 2024

  • The Art of the Clasp Class #3
  • Rings…Big, Small, and Other Shapes!
  • Score & Fold #1
  • Score & Fold #2
  • Bezel Setting #1
  • Bezel Setting #2
  • Bezel Setting #3
  • Bezel Setting #4
  • Angled Hook & Catch Clasp
  • BONUS: Using Ring/Bow Opening Pliers, Perfecting Ring Joins/Seams - TIPS!
  • How to Make Fairy Dust

Session 4: Thursday October 24th, 2024 and Office Hours Friday October 25th

  • The Art of the Clasp Class #4: October 24, 2024
  • Office Hours October 25, 2024
  • Friction Slide & Lock Clasp.pdf
  • Argentium Quick Start.pdf
  • Argentium Fact File - 0317.pdf
  • Argentium 935 Pro Tech Sheet 1219.pdf
  • 2023 Tips for Working with 940 Argentium.pdf
  • Clasps and the Hardness of Metal.pdf
  • Comparison of Surfaces for Soldering.pdf
  • Sawing the Keyhole
  • Cutting Tubing to Create Magnet Bezels
  • Soldering: Finer Points of Joins & Cleanup

Session 5: Monday October 28th, 2024

  • The Art of the Clasp Class #5
  • BONUS: Using Kate Wolf Clay + Cyanoacrylate (or tape) to Rig Up Your Work
  • BONUS: Using and Modifying Your Spring or Degree Gauge
  • Presentation Notes on the Anatomy of a Magnet Clasp
  • Tonya’s Circle Punch Cutter Quick Look Sheet.pdf

Session 6: Thursday October 31st, 2024

  • The Art of the Clasp Class #6
  • Tonya's Circles - The Art of the Clasp - Piece.pdf
  • Tonya's Circles - The Art of the Clasp - Blank.pdf

Session 7: Monday November 4th, 2024

  • Art of the Clasp. Magnetic Clasps.pdf
  • Epoxy and Everbrite.pdf
  • Chains and Sources
  • The Art of the Clasp Class #7

BONUS: Soldering Video

  • BONUS - Outrageously Thorough Soldering Workshop
  • Rectangle Hinge or U.pdf