Jewelry 2

Continue your journey into the exciting world of metals with Jewelry 2. Emphasis for this course will be strengthening skills gained in Jewelry 1 such as sawing, soldering, fabrication, using the flex shaft, and to introduce additional methods that will build upon what you have already learned to create excitement and momentum to enhance designs!

Findings such as ear wires, handmade clasps, and chain links will be covered. As time allows, students will work on a project of their own design that incorporates techniques learned in the course.

Topics that will be emphasized include, but are not limited to:

• Stone setting- specifically flush setting, tube setting, and unique bezel settings to add a little sparkle and color.
• Various kinds of patinas, which really can change the look and mood of a completed piece of jewelry.
• Using the hydraulic press to create two forms for a locket, or multiples for making a handmade chain.
• If time permits and interest is piqued, a short demo on enamels and resin inlay will be included in the class timeline.

This class is 10 sessions long. Each session is 3 hours. There will be no class on Nov 26.

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