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COURSE OUTLINE |
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Tentative Schedule |
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I. |
Module One: Silver Ring (Band) |
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Sizing and cutting |
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Steps in soldering |
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Basic finishing techniques |
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D. |
Project - plain band ring |
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Module Two: Simple Pendant |
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Soldering |
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More finishing techniques |
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Types of surface treatments |
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D. |
Project - tear drop pendant |
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III. |
Module Three: Hammered Earrings |
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Annealing and Tempering |
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Surface treatment |
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Post types |
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D. |
Project - hammered earrings |
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IV. |
Module Four: Chain Soldering |
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Use of pliers |
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Design possibilities |
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Solder approaches |
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D. |
Project - 7" chain |
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Module Five: Jewelry Design |
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Elements of design |
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Function and design |
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Stages in design |
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D. |
Design and fabricate asymmetrical earrings |
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VI. |
Module Six: Jewelry Set Design |
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Intro to Bezel settings |
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Intro to Prong settings |
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C. |
Designing jewelry sets |
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D. |
Project |
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VII. |
Module Seven: Fused Bracelet |
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Fused bracelet explained |
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B. |
Advance surface techniques |
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C. |
Project |
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VIII |
Module Eight: Simple Casting Techniques |
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A. |
Cuttlebone casting - an introduction |
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B. |
Drop casting - an introduction |
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C. |
Project - student's choice |