Sunstone Engineering, manufacturer of fine micro welders, has announced the dates for MicroWeld23, the premier laser and pulse arc welding conference for accomplished bench jewelers and permanent jewelry artists. The conference will be held, October 20th – October 22nd, 2023 in Park City, Utah at the Westgate Ski Lodge.
Sunstone’s MicroWeld23 will be divided into three distinct tracks: laser welding for bench jewelers, pulse arc welding for jewelers, and permanent jewelry boutiques and start-ups. You’ll get hands-on instruction from industry leaders with decades of welding experience.
Attendance at MicroWeld23 is limited and early registration is highly recommended.
Instructors for the Conference include:
Patrick McMillan Master Metalsmith. With a master’s degree in Metalsmithing and many years of experience as a studio owner and instructor, Patrick is the primary instructor for the Pulse Arc Welding Track.
Richard Beach has more than 20 years of in-the-trenches laser welding from the bench. Richard leads the Laser Welding Track.
Educational Tracks
Laser Welding
- Two days of intense instruction
- How to increase profits with a laser welder
- How to restore prongs, shape, polish, re-tip, tack, learn the secrets of laserwire – what it is, when to use it, and how to get it
- Observe on-site case studies, like clasp repair or ring setting
- Gain invaluable insight from classroom and hands-on instruction
- Which is better, laser welding or pulse arc welding? You’ll learn the answer
- Get private time for practice
- Listen to an open panel discussion with other experienced professionals
Pulse Arc Welding
- Two days of intense instruction
- How to increase profits with a pulse arc welder
- How to restore prongs, re-tip, tack, add wire, and more
- Observe on-site case studies, like clasp repair or ring setting
- Gain invaluable insight from classroom and hands-on instruction
- Which is better, laser welding or pulse arc welding? You’ll learn the answer
- Get private time for practice
- Listen to an open panel discussion with other experienced professionals
Permanent Jewelry
- How to jumpstart your business with permanent jewelry
- Master the science behind the permanent jewelry welder
- How to close a chain (silver, gold, gold-filled, and more)
- Understand best practices for pop-up’s and mobility
- How to market on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok
- Inventory tips that will save you money
- How to brand your business and stand out in a crowd
- How to create a magical customer experience
- Chain 101: Everything you need to know about chain
- Troubleshooting: learn to recognize why certain chain won’t weld
- Get private time for practice
The conference will be held in Park City, UT at the Westage Ski Lodge. Attendees will enjoy an all-inclusive training experience at a luxury resort in the mountains.
Registration is available on a first-come, first serve basis. To register, click here.
To learn more about Sunstone Welders, click here.
