Simplicity

"There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit". Alexander Pope

RITA READE "MAMMABELLARTE"

HOST OF THE VINTAGE MARKETPLACE AT THE OAKS IN RAINBOW, CALIFORNIA
WOODWORKER AND SOLDERING TEACHER.

Sep 27, 2009

soldering class

Soldering class!


what a day yesterday was....the ladies arrived at 10 am and soldered and soldered until 1pm.

This is the kit that I prepared for them, I got one too! Inside are the basic supplies: Coffee candies, glass, copper foil, flux and brush, popsicle stick and solder.
Outside the bag I clamped ( to use too), Marie Antoinette, music sheet, back blue paper and a mini crown print to add to the bubble.


The temperature outside and inside the workshop reached 100 degree! But the ladies seemed to be just fine.





We had such a great time that will be meeting again next month. I will be teaching them the bottle topper. Looking forward to it.

Few advises I would like to give all the ladies that are going to be taking soldering classes with me or other teachers. Websites are suggesting Weller 80, no luck for my students! It doesn't get hot enough, so if you are serious about soldering my favorite soldering iron is the Hakko 456 to be use with a temperature control and don't forget to purchase a stand.


Do they look fine to you?

Arrivederci
Rita

8 comments:

  1. I've always wanted to do that! I wish I lived near you! I guess I can look for something local but I doubt I'll find it and nothing as cute as your class!

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  2. Hahaha
    They look busy!! and I am sure happy and fascinated!! Wish I too could come to your class in your cute little studio.
    Have a great week x Julie

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  3. Oh it looks so fun! Thanks for sharing, wish I lived closer.
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  4. What a day of fun that had to have been. Hot but fun. How I would love to have been there. I loved the pictures of your workshop. Now I can really picture you in there making all your great stuff. Great storage in there and I love the skirted workbenches.
    Hugs,
    June

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  5. Hey Rita,
    Looks like you all had a great time and love the necklaces you made. I have to join in one of your classes ones of these times. I would love to learn!
    My Best
    Gale

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  6. Looks like everyone had fun and learned a great deal, too! Looks great!

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  7. Hello sweet Rita - Oh how I would love to take one of your classes! Your workshop is fabulous. Thank you for offering such neat things to learn how to make! Love it all, especially the jewelry.

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

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