Introduction to Jewelry Design ( Wiring and Basics)

Key chains, lanyards, necklaces, coil bracelets, pendants, earrings, rings, bracelets and bangles. We will be covering over ten designs over the course of the ten class modules with around 20 variations on those designs being covered and produced by the class.

General in class introduction Introduction to creative thinking, writing and illustration. Providing class with prompts and pointers to bring the individual to the creative state when ideas can be formed in the mind and bought out physically into reality using the basic visualization techniques with short writing and drawing exercises used to sharpen the mental creative patterns. Quick notes and illustrations on ideas including verbal communication of production, expansion, materials, costs, and expand on producing the first prototype. Introduction to tools and general materials.

Providing class with the proper use of tools is safety 101 in the instruction of tools, including the capabilities and limits of the jeweler’s tool set. We provide the adult class with a general idea of the basic set of hand tools and accessories required to work with the materials. Covered in the class are basic tools - flush cut pliers, small round needle nose pliers, small flat needle nose pliers, protective eye gear, breathing and body protection including proper ventilation.

Included metals - coverage of copper, brass, gold, and sterling silver as well as the sizes we use for production. Most of our supply of minerals including the California red and white quartz, mahogany and rainbow obsidian and others come from a sister collection and distribution company in norther California and are available for purchase in small quantities from a third party vendor by inquiry.

Note: The use of tools under these production circumstances is dangerous, we provide the class with proper use, safety measures and safety gear in order to inform on how to protect yourself and others. We take no responsibility for injury or damage to property while engaged in these learning modules.

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