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First 6 Basic Projects
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| Project: |
Description: |
Duration: |
Material: |
| Project 1 |
Basic copper wedding band |
1 Class |
Copper |
| Project 2 |
Copper wedding band with a pierced pattern |
1 - 2 Classes |
Copper |
| Project 3 |
Pierced pattern copper cross with wire detail |
2 - 3 Classes |
Copper |
| Project 4 |
Silver "D"-shape or domed wedding band |
2 Classes |
Sterling Silver |
| Project 5 |
Multiple link silver bracelet |
2 - 3 Classe |
Sterling Silver |
| Project 6 |
Silver Ring or pendant with a cabochon stone |
2 - 3 Classe |
Sterling Silver |
| Project 7+ |
Up To You! |
Up To You! |
Up To You! |
| Project 1: |
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Basic Wedding Band |
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| Duration: |
1 Class |
| Material: |
Copper |
| Experience: |
All Levels - No previous experience required. In fact, all out students start with this project. |
| Aim: |
To teach each
student the use of the very basic jewellery
tools and techniques. General studio safety
is addressed, and the use and storage of
potentially dangerous substances are also
covered. |
| Tools: |
The following
tools will be used and discussed: Saw frame,
saw blades (and how to fit them), half round
pliers, jewellers torch and gas, solder and
flux, acid, ring mandrel (aka triblet),
rawhide mallet, 6" flat file, buff sticks
(and how to make your own), how to use the
flexi-shaft for sanding and polishing. |
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Techniques: |
Basic ring
making to a certain size, piercing (sawing),
soldering, pickling, shaping, filing,
sanding and polishing. |
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Outcome: |
Once you have
made this ring, you will be able to easily
understand and apply the same ring making
techniques to many other jewellery
constructions for example; Collets (aka
bezels), bangles and jump-rings. The same
sanding and finishing routine applies to any
jewellery piece and is thoroughly covered
during this project. |
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| Project 2: |
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Copper wedding band with a pierced pattern |
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| Duration: |
1 Class |
| Material: |
Copper |
| Experience: |
All Levels - No previous experience required. In fact, all out students start with this project. |
| Aim: |
To teach each
student the use of the very basic jewellery
tools and techniques. General studio safety
is addressed, and the use and storage of
potentially dangerous substances are also
covered. |
| Tools: |
The following
tools will be used and discussed: Saw frame,
saw blades (and how to fit them), half round
pliers, jewellers torch and gas, solder and
flux, acid, ring mandrel (aka triblet),
rawhide mallet, 6" flat file, buff sticks
(and how to make your own), how to use the
flexi-shaft for sanding and polishing. |
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Techniques: |
Basic ring
making to a certain size, piercing (sawing),
soldering, pickling, shaping, filing,
sanding and polishing. |
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Outcome: |
Once you have
made this ring, you will be able to easily
understand and apply the same ring making
techniques to many other jewellery
constructions for example; Collets (aka
bezels), bangles and jump-rings. The same
sanding and finishing routine applies to any
jewellery piece and is thoroughly covered
during this project. |
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Join us in a relaxed, friendly and well equipped
studio workshop in Capital Park, Pretoria with ample
secure parking. If you
enjoy working with your hands and don't mind getting
them dirty, this is for you!
Testimonials - What do our students say?
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"Very cool! Enjoyed my
first class tremendously. Sunette has a LOT
of patience! I still can not believe this is
so easy! See you again next week."
New Student - Elsa
Smith [12 Jan 2009] |
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"Definitely the
perfect way to get rid of pent up anger and
stress - I particularly enjoyed the
hammering. Can not wait until my next
class!" New Student - Sue
van Vuuren [28 Feb 2009] |
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