Silver/Metal Jewellery Making (+ remelting)
<p><strong>Beginners welcome.</strong></p>
<p>Work at your own pace to create contemporary jewellery designs using both precious and non-precious materials. Additionally, there is the option in this
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Beginners welcome.
Work at your own pace to create contemporary jewellery designs using both precious and non-precious materials. Additionally, there is the option in this class to learn the processes of remelting your old unloved silver or gold jewellery into ingots to be used to create new work.
Fee includes $10 of materials.
Any questions?
Feel free to contact tutor Bridget Kennedy at bridget@bridgetkennedy.com.au with any queries you may have.
Materials List
Bring drawing paper and pen and pencil to sketch design ideas. Pliers and files are not necessary for the first class, however a saw frame would be advantageous as there are a limited number of these available. AJS supply all jewellery tools and equipment (see link below).
If you would like to learn how to test and prepare your old silver or gold for melting into ingots, please bring these along. NB: not all metal jewellery can be melted and reused.
- Solder wire 300mm of hard, & easy (medium solder optional)
- Sterling silver sheet 0.9mm thick 40 mm x 40 mm
- Sterling silver wire round 0.9mm thick 500mm length
- Sterling silver ½ round wire 4.2 x 2.2mm 200mm length
- Emery paper wet and dry 1 sheet each 180, 240, 360, 600 & 1200
- 24 jeweller’s saw blades size 3/0 or 2/0 cut
- 10cm saw frame
Best to also bring:
- An apron,
- Ultrafine permanent marker
- Notebook
Tools Optional
- 15cm steel ruler
- Steel divider
- 1 set of assorted needle files
- Large file half round coarse cut
- 1 pair of half round pliers
- 1 pair of flat jaw pliers
- 1 pair of forming pliers
Suppliers
Koodak Jewellers Suppliers
Based in Melbourne - order online or by phone (supply metal plus tools)
Palloys
Based in Sydney - order online or by phone (supply metal plus some tools)
Australian Jewellers Supplies
Based in Sydney - order online, by phone or in store (supply all tools and equipment)
Terms & Conditions
Please choose carefully as fees are non-refundable. Refunds of course fees will only be given if the course is cancelled or a place is not available in the course.
Payment of course fees implies that you have read and agree to the WAC Terms & Conditions.