Beginners' jewellery III

- Cut, file and sand metal
- Shape and form metal
- Texture metal using a range of methods
- Drill and polish using machinery
- Silver solder metal
- Work safely observing Health and Safety best practice.
- Make a piece of jewellery
Those returning from term 1:
- Design and carve one or more wax pieces for casting
- Pre-calculate the weight and cost of your carved items
- Describe the process of lost wax casting and reproduction
- Make cast items into jewellery pieces finished to a high standard

Those returning from term 2
- Research a topic
- Design by producing sketches and paper or clay models
- Make one or more copper samples
- Make a final piece of jewellery inspired by a theme and incorporating a new technique of choice.

Casting from wax is outsourced to an external company. To have a piece cast into silver costs about £8-£15 depending on the size. You will learn how to pre-calculate the cost, so there will be no surprises.
In preparation for your course, you could research jewellery made through lost wax casting in shops, books, on search engines and social media sites such as Instagram and Pinterest.

Optional set projects are provided or your tutor can guide you on how to create your own design right from the start. You will be taught through practical demonstrations both to the group and to individuals. Group discussions and feedback are encouraged.