Instruction Set 1
Learning Strategies The advantages of learning at home; types of study materials; types of examinations; accessing and using the features of our website; determining what kind of learner you are; establishing a study schedule; using study tips; preparing for and taking examinations.
The Bench Jeweler's Tool Choosing and organizing the workspace; constructing an inexpensive and portable work surface; descriptions and uses of saws, files, pliers, hammers, mandrels, dapping and forming blocks, vises and common household tools.
Instruction Set 2
History of Jewelry and a Summary of Metals Amulets; jewelry to denote rank and authority; metals as coinage and in jewelry; acid testing gold and silver; alloys; characteristics and uses of platinum; finishing, polishing and cleaning jewelry metals.
Project 1: Monogram Pendant Design elements; examining the metal; scribing; transferring the pattern; drilling a pilot hole; cutting out the pattern; trimming, finishing, and polishing.
Learning Aids: • Saw Frame • Packet of Saw Blades • Brass Sheet • Hardwood Bench Pin • Packet of Jump Rings • 6” Double Cut File • Polishing Cloth • High-Speed Twist Drill Bit • Gesswein Catalog Request Form
Instruction Set 3
Soldering Types of fuels, torches, and flames; "easy," "medium," and "hard" flow solders; using flux; repairing and soldering chains and bracelets; controlling flow; protecting gemstones.
Ring Sizing Determining proper fit; using a sizing gauge; down sizing; upsizing; removing pits, blemishes and porosity; sizing stone set rings; sizing patterned bands; using a band sizer.
Project 2: Link Identification Bracelet Fabricating common links; determining the amount of stock needed; making the center; choosing a lettering style; attacking the center.
Learning Aids: • Propane Torch Tip • Spark Lighter • Easy Silver Wire Solder • Safety Goggles • Unlined Nitrile Gloves • 20-Gauge Brass Sheet • Cross-locking Tweezers • 14-Gauge Round Brass Wire • Pickling Compound
Instruction Set 4
Casting Casting in cuttlefish bone; wax model making; sprueing and investing the model; the electric kiln; casting under vacuum; casting with a centrifugal casting machine.
Mold Making Making RTV molds; making rubber molds; wax injection.
Project 3: Stone Set Pendant Creating a design; making the wax model; making a mold for casting; pouring the metal; finishing the pendant.
Learning Aids: • Round Brass Wire (3 pieces) • Green Carving Wax • Cuttlefish Bone (2 pieces) • Lead-free Wire Solder • Simulated Garnets (4)
Instruction Set 5
Jewelry Retailing — Home Based Business The business plan; legal obligations; marketing; networking; sales options; the home office.
Jewelry Retailing — Store Based Business Types of retailing; major trends; functions of a retailer; organizational functions; store layout; function of sales personnel.
Graded Project 1: Monogram Earrings Craft earrings to match the pendant you made in Project 1.
Graded Project 2: Chain Resizing Shorten a chain, remove a clasp and solder the links together to make a continuous loop.
Learning Aids: • Brass Sheet (1” x 3”) • Brass French Ear Wires (2 pair) • 2 Double Cable Chains • Packet of Sawblades • Padded Mailing Envelopes and Labels • Wire Solder and Flux
Instruction Set 6
Colored Gemstones and Diamonds Characteristics; carat weight; cut styles; diamonds, rubies and sapphires; other gemstones.
Common Jewelry Store Repairs Evaluating items to be repaired; watches; pearl and bead stringing; engraving; fixing eyeglass frames; installing safety chains.
Project 4: Bezel-Set Onyx Ring Forming the band; making a bezel; setting the stone.
Learning Aids: • Steel Ring Mandrel • Oval Black Onyx • Sterling Silver Bezel Wire • Needle File • Pickling Compound • Binding Wire • Easy-Paste Solder • Copper Tongs • Medium-Paste Solder • Round-Nose Pliers • Sterling Silver Sheet, 1/2” X 3/4” X 26 gauge • Sterling Silver Sheet, 1/4” X 2 3/4” X 20 gauge • Color Supplement — Gemstone Gallery
Instruction Set 7
Stone Setting Setting round diamonds and faceted stones; setting fancy shaped stones; setting stones in channel mountings; plate setting; prong replacement; prong retipping.
Jewelry Design Design elements; design parameters; sketching; three dimensions; form and function; designing with findings.
Graded Project 3: Three-Stone Prong Set Band Designing the ring; laying out the band; installing the heads; pre-polishing; setting the stones; finishing.
Graded Project 4: Ring Resizing Resize two rings, making one larger and one smaller.
Learning Aids: • Two-speed Rotary Tool and Bristle Brush Accessory • Sterling Silver Settings (6) • Sterling Silver Wire, 4” • Round Cubic Zirconias (6) • Gold-filled Wire, 9” • Sterling Silver Wedding Bands • Medium-Silver Paste Solder • Easy-Silver Paste Solder • Color Supplement — Jewelry Design • Padded Mailing Envelopes and Labels
Work Experience Option
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