February 14, 2026
Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
1 Day Workshop
with : Donna D'Aquino & Beth Kirtland
$185.00
Recycle, Refine, Reimagine: Turning Scrap Silver into New Sheet
With the current rising cost of silver — learning to recycle what you already have is no longer just a nice bonus, it’s a powerful studio skill.
In this hands-on workshop, students will bring in their own scrap silver and learn how to transform it into fresh, usable material. We’ll cover the full process: melting scrap silver down, pouring clean ingots, and rolling those ingots into new recycled sheet ready for future projects.
This class is about sweat equity instead of paying retail prices. Rather than constantly buying new silver, you’ll learn how to invest your time, skill, and effort to reclaim value from offcuts, failed projects, broken jewelry, and bench scraps. The result? More control over your materials, lower costs over time, and a deeper connection to the metal you work with.
We’ll demystify the melting and pouring process, focus on safety and best practices, and show how recycled silver can perform just as beautifully as newly purchased stock. You’ll leave with both practical knowledge and a shift in mindset — seeing scrap not as leftovers, but as potential.
What you’ll learn:
- How to safely melt scrap silver
- Pouring strong, clean silver ingots
- Rolling ingots into recycled sheet
- Tips for maximizing yield and minimizing waste
- Why recycling silver matters more than ever
This workshop is ideal for metalsmiths and jewelers who want to work smarter, stretch their silver further, and build sustainable studio habits. Turn what you already own into something new.
