2025 The Art of Affordable Gold: Part 1
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Student Release Waiver
About The Class
About Tonya
Prerequisite Skills and Required Technology
Safety Considerations
How to get the most out of class
Metals and Metallurgy
Video: 2025 AAG Metals and Resources
NEW: Tonya’s Temp Hierarchy Recipe Card.pdf
Facts About Gold & Silver AAG1 2025.pdf
Hagstoz Part Numbers and info.pdf
SIlver-Copper+Phase+Diagram.pdf
Argentium Quick Start.pdf
Argentium Fact File - 0317.pdf
Argentium 935 Pro Tech Sheet 1219.pdf
2023 Tips for working with 940 Argentium - C Eid
Brittania Silver vs 999, 925, 820.pdf
Oct 10, 2025 Recycle figure comparisons.pdf
Gold Considerations.pdf
Annealing - Why and When 2025.pdf
Depletion Gilding or Enrichment?.pdf
Why Depletion Gilding Works over Super Pickle.pdf
What Happens When Steel Enters a Sodium Bisulfate Pickle.pdf
Melting Temps of Solder & Metal Recipe Card
Torches, Gas, and Surfaces
Video: Torch Time With Tonya Part 2: Single-Fuel Torches
NEW Torch & Gas What’s Best AAG 2025.pdf
Video: How to use and set up your EZ Orca Torch
Orca Manual.pdf
Video: German Blow Torch Assembly
Swiss Torch.pdf
Swiss Torch Regulator Settings
Video: How to setup and use a Swiss Torch
Little Smith Manual and Regulator Settings
Video: How to Attach Hoses to the Torch
What Surface to Use 2025.pdf
Tips About Torches 2025.pdf
Torch Review.pdf
Quick Notes on Thermal Boards, Charcoal, Graphite.pdf
Video: German Blowpipe Comprehensive
Misc Materials and Safety
A Brief Explanation of Diamond Grading.pdf
Studio Protocol & Safety. High-Heat Materials.pdf
Facebook Posts of Note
FB Post 10.1 on Solder Materials.pdf
FB Post 10.1 German Blowtorch
FB Post 10.1 Interleaved Practice.pdf
FB Post 10.13 What’s in Your Pantry AAG.pdf
FB Post 10.17 Bubbles in Casted Metal.pdf
FB Post 11.8 Buy Wire or Make It?.pdf
Tools and Materials
Video: 2025 AAG Tools and Supplies
Your Soldering Station
Pickling Station
How to Make Iron Binding Nests
Borax or Boric Acid.pdf
Rolling Mill Comparison.pdf
Video: Rolling Mill Maintenance and Tips
Burs - Materials and Cuts.pdf
Resources
2025 AAG Slide Deck Metals, Materials & Tools.pdf
Books that you should have in your library!.pdf
Trademark-Hallmark Rules.pdf
FTC Guidelines for Metals.pdf
Time Worksheet pdf.pdf
Ventilation Hacks
Video: Setting Up Your Bench
Video: Setting Up Your Efficient Casting Station
Setting Up Your Pickle Station & Mixing Pickle.pdf
Session 1: Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Zoom Link for Class #1
Video: Class #1
Review for Class #1 AAG Part 1.pdf
Video Short: Enriching Sterling Silver
What is Bimetal or Doublé.pdf
Video Short: Cutting 1” squares of sterling
Session 2: Thursday, October 23th, 2025
Video: Class #2
AAG Class #2 Review.pdf
AAG 2025 Class #2 Slides.pdf
Video Short: Making Rolling Mill Paper Pockets
Costing out Gold - Alloys and Bimetal.pdf
Alloy Example Worksheet FS:Cu.pdf
Alloy Example Worksheet 18ktF .pdf
Alloy Example Worksheet 22kt Ring Shank.pdf
10.20.25 CLASS CANCELLED
Session 3: Monday, October 27th, 2025
Video: Class #3
Class #3 AAG Part 1 2025.pdf
Video: Seasoning a Crucible
Master Gold Alloy Chart - 1 - Metal Formula Sheets.pdf
Karat, Weight & Formula - 2 - Metal Formula Sheets.pdf
Cost of Metals Used - 3 - Metal Formula Sheets.pdf
Session 4: Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Video: Class #4
Class #4 AAG Part 1 2025.pdf
3 things I forgot to show you!
Burs - Materials and Cuts.pdf
Recipe Card for Cast or Melt
Session 5: Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Video: Class #5
Rolling Down Wire.pdf
Rolled Wire for Bezels and Frames.pdf
4 - Raise Karat and Raise Fineness - Metal Formula Worksheets.pdf
5 - Prototype From Final Weight - Metal Formula Worksheets.pdf
6 -Silver Alloy Composition Adjustment - Metal Formula Worksheets.pdf
Bezel Forming
Class #5 AAG Part 1 2025.pdf
Bonus
Bonus Soldering Video
Products
Course
Section
Session 4: Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Session 4: Thursday, October 30th, 2025
2025 The Art of Affordable Gold: Part 1
Buy now
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IMPORTANT INFO
Connect with me on FB - Join the Private Group
Join Tonya’s Forged Circle FB Group
Video: 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 (especially for international)
Your 📌DISCOUNT📌 Codes
Video: How to access your FB group
Video: How to get notified of posts on your FB group - Don’t miss a thing!
Video: Where is my content? Navigating tech issues
Problems with tech: Reset your cookies
Class Information
Terms and Conditions - Creative Work & Use Policy
Dates
Student Release Waiver
About The Class
About Tonya
Prerequisite Skills and Required Technology
Safety Considerations
How to get the most out of class
Metals and Metallurgy
Video: 2025 AAG Metals and Resources
NEW: Tonya’s Temp Hierarchy Recipe Card.pdf
Facts About Gold & Silver AAG1 2025.pdf
Hagstoz Part Numbers and info.pdf
SIlver-Copper+Phase+Diagram.pdf
Argentium Quick Start.pdf
Argentium Fact File - 0317.pdf
Argentium 935 Pro Tech Sheet 1219.pdf
2023 Tips for working with 940 Argentium - C Eid
Brittania Silver vs 999, 925, 820.pdf
Oct 10, 2025 Recycle figure comparisons.pdf
Gold Considerations.pdf
Annealing - Why and When 2025.pdf
Depletion Gilding or Enrichment?.pdf
Why Depletion Gilding Works over Super Pickle.pdf
What Happens When Steel Enters a Sodium Bisulfate Pickle.pdf
Melting Temps of Solder & Metal Recipe Card
Torches, Gas, and Surfaces
Video: Torch Time With Tonya Part 2: Single-Fuel Torches
NEW Torch & Gas What’s Best AAG 2025.pdf
Video: How to use and set up your EZ Orca Torch
Orca Manual.pdf
Video: German Blow Torch Assembly
Swiss Torch.pdf
Swiss Torch Regulator Settings
Video: How to setup and use a Swiss Torch
Little Smith Manual and Regulator Settings
Video: How to Attach Hoses to the Torch
What Surface to Use 2025.pdf
Tips About Torches 2025.pdf
Torch Review.pdf
Quick Notes on Thermal Boards, Charcoal, Graphite.pdf
Video: German Blowpipe Comprehensive
Misc Materials and Safety
A Brief Explanation of Diamond Grading.pdf
Studio Protocol & Safety. High-Heat Materials.pdf
Facebook Posts of Note
FB Post 10.1 on Solder Materials.pdf
FB Post 10.1 German Blowtorch
FB Post 10.1 Interleaved Practice.pdf
FB Post 10.13 What’s in Your Pantry AAG.pdf
FB Post 10.17 Bubbles in Casted Metal.pdf
FB Post 11.8 Buy Wire or Make It?.pdf
Tools and Materials
Video: 2025 AAG Tools and Supplies
Your Soldering Station
Pickling Station
How to Make Iron Binding Nests
Borax or Boric Acid.pdf
Rolling Mill Comparison.pdf
Video: Rolling Mill Maintenance and Tips
Burs - Materials and Cuts.pdf
Resources
2025 AAG Slide Deck Metals, Materials & Tools.pdf
Books that you should have in your library!.pdf
Trademark-Hallmark Rules.pdf
FTC Guidelines for Metals.pdf
Time Worksheet pdf.pdf
Ventilation Hacks
Video: Setting Up Your Bench
Video: Setting Up Your Efficient Casting Station
Setting Up Your Pickle Station & Mixing Pickle.pdf
Session 1: Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Zoom Link for Class #1
Video: Class #1
Review for Class #1 AAG Part 1.pdf
Video Short: Enriching Sterling Silver
What is Bimetal or Doublé.pdf
Video Short: Cutting 1” squares of sterling
Session 2: Thursday, October 23th, 2025
Video: Class #2
AAG Class #2 Review.pdf
AAG 2025 Class #2 Slides.pdf
Video Short: Making Rolling Mill Paper Pockets
Costing out Gold - Alloys and Bimetal.pdf
Alloy Example Worksheet FS:Cu.pdf
Alloy Example Worksheet 18ktF .pdf
Alloy Example Worksheet 22kt Ring Shank.pdf
10.20.25 CLASS CANCELLED
Session 3: Monday, October 27th, 2025
Video: Class #3
Class #3 AAG Part 1 2025.pdf
Video: Seasoning a Crucible
Master Gold Alloy Chart - 1 - Metal Formula Sheets.pdf
Karat, Weight & Formula - 2 - Metal Formula Sheets.pdf
Cost of Metals Used - 3 - Metal Formula Sheets.pdf
Session 4: Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Video: Class #4
Class #4 AAG Part 1 2025.pdf
3 things I forgot to show you!
Burs - Materials and Cuts.pdf
Recipe Card for Cast or Melt
Session 5: Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Video: Class #5
Rolling Down Wire.pdf
Rolled Wire for Bezels and Frames.pdf
4 - Raise Karat and Raise Fineness - Metal Formula Worksheets.pdf
5 - Prototype From Final Weight - Metal Formula Worksheets.pdf
6 -Silver Alloy Composition Adjustment - Metal Formula Worksheets.pdf
Bezel Forming
Class #5 AAG Part 1 2025.pdf
Bonus
Bonus Soldering Video
5 Lessons
Video: Class #4
Class #4 AAG Part 1 2025.pdf
3 things I forgot to show you!
Burs - Materials and Cuts.pdf
Recipe Card for Cast or Melt