You can search on 'soldering kit' and 'electroplating' on this site.
Monica
SOLDEING / Platting
Hi Edith,
RioGrande
Thank you Monica, I knew this site.....but it is in USA...I seach something in Europe, to can go there and learn, and see all the equipment and Toolbox ........
If anybody know something in Europe.....maybe organized in Wattens by Swarovski AG , I would be the first on the list ????????????????? I researching soldering since a while...but I don;t know what are the indispensable things for this technique....what I necessarily need to be able to solder 2 casings together....then what solutions are needed for cleaning, and finally the electroplatting with rhodium.....
I need a specialization course- a step-by-step...for beginners....
THANK YOU!
Edith Brosch
Edith, Are there schools, art centers or bead stores
in your area or neighboring countires that offer
soldering classes?
There are several places where I live do. I took
soldering classes in two places.
Or you'll have to plan to go to Tucson in Feb
2010. Nick Regine from Swarovski teaches
basic soldering and master soldering classes
every year. 
Monica
Thank you Monica and Diane...
No, Monica....I asked since a long time....here are no soldering classes...
I heard something about soldering classes in Wattens Austria, it is near to Romania ...but nothing concrete.
Tucson in Feb 2010??...in America...I need a visum, and invitation cand for visum....to can proove that it is a real event, and I am coming back.....because many people from EU are leave and stay there....
Nick Regine's class ....It would be great!!!!!
It would be a pleasure for me, to meet you all there...WOW...great....
Every year is oranized Tucson show? The date is fixed already?
Where can I get an invitation?
If you have more information, please write me: concrete datum, plan etc...
Thank you Diane and Monica!
The Create Your Style with
The Create Your Style with Crystallize Swarovski Elements is on February 2-5, 2010, I don't think there is a link yet, but all the info will be publicized on the CYS site, (I think usually in September).
Here's a link for info on some of the shows that are scheduled already:
To Bead True Blue: http://www.tobeadtrueblue.com/ (January 31st, February 5, 2010)
Tucson Bead Show: http://www.thetucsonbeadshow.com/ (February 6-8, 2010)
Colored Stone's website has a guide to jewelry shows that will also have info about Tucson: http://www.jewelryshowguide.com/. Hope these help you...maybe you CAN come this February! Wow, that would be great!
Diane
Diane...
Since I'm going (AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...sorry still can't get over that!) I'm wondering when do I need to start submitting pieces into the contest? I'd really like to try to enter and see how I do.
But I'd like to get a head start on ideas and making something. Is there usually a theme like Swarovski does? I think I'm going to enter as a student, not amatuer...I think I'll have a better chance compared to my chances with the other categories... I'm definately not a professional lol. :D
Anywho, yea any contest info would be great, I'll start planning everything later on. I know I'll have to get a head start in November probably.
Are you referring to the Swarovski contest?
That's the only one I am aware of. The last I heard, it is being revamped, and I don't know when the new one will be announced....hope soon! Yes, there usually is a theme, which makes it a bit difficult to get started before the contest is announced...although I don't really know how much the theme is taken into consideration in the judging...guess it depends on the judges.
Of course, it is always good to be thinking of new designs that go above and beyond your usual...I'm always thinking about what I could enter into the next contest!
I agree with you, you should enter as a student. You are an art major, right? As soon as the announcement is made you should bring the info to one of your professors...someone who teaches design maybe, and ask them to help you. I think in the past the students were only required to submit a design rendering (vs. a picture of the finished product) and a product list and their products were supplied if they made the semi-finals. This would probably help you a lot, Wendy.
Sparkles and smiles, Diane
Or you can plan to go to
Bead and Button show this time next year.
They have many soldering and other classes.
This has the result for a search on soldering.
Monica
SOLDEING / Platting
Hi all Swarovski-Lovers!
As I see, here are many experts.
I am a BIG SWAROVSKI Lover!
Could someone tell me where I find manufacturers for SOLDERING Machine (like:Hydrozone 200s) .
I am very interested in this thema, and researching it since 6 months.
All the information that I found was Hydrozone 200s...for 3.000 EU (all included)-in Germany
???Sites with dealer for platting systems (elektroplatting).Prices, and help infos.
If someone have Information....I wait to discuss!
BEST REGARDS for all members
Edith