Jewellery Program: Modules 1, 2 and 3

Module 1: Introduction to Tools and Basic Techniques

• Exercise 1: The Tools : File, Trace, Saw, Measure, Drill, Anneal, Form, Solder

• Exercise 2: Introduction to Rings: Fabrication of a Ring

• Exercise 3: Introduction to Earrings: Fabrication of Dangle Earrings - Integration of texture into a piece of jewellery

• Exercise 4: Introduction to Chains: Fabrication of a Chain using Repeated Forms and Soldered Rings

Module 2: Introduction to Lost Wax Techniques

• Exercise 1: Carving a Ring in Wax

• Exercise 2: Carving a Pendant in Wax

• Projects made in wax will be taken to a casting specialist to be cast ( made into metal ). The casting specialist will charge a fee for the casting service plus the cost of the metal.

• To do a comprehensive study of Wax techniques please see our Wax Modules 1, 2 and 3 in our section called Curriculum

• Continuation of basic techniques in metal with an emphasis on shaping, texturing, forming and joining metal through fabrication

• Exercise 3: Symmetrical Stud Earrings

Module 3: Introduction to Gemstones and Stone Setting Techniques

• Exercise 1: Setting for a Round Cabochon Gemstone - Basic Bezel Setting - (Ring or Pendant)

• Exercise 2: Setting for an Oval Cabochon Gemstone - Shoulder or Bearing Bezel - addition of an internal shelf or bearing. (Ring or Pendant)

• Exercise 3: Setting for a Small Round Faceted Gemstone - Introduction to Tube Setting