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Diploma in Silver Metal Clay 2023
Diploma in Silver Metal Clay 2023/24
Welcome to the course!
Diploma Welcome Pack including Course Dates and Deadlines
Course Announcements
RECORDING: End of Year Celebration - Monday 22nd July 2024 (56:32)
Name on Your Certificate
Book Your Term 3 One to One BOOKING LINK
Final Project marking criteria
Live Induction with Jessica Rose - REPLAY (27:50)
How to notify us of a change of address
Term 3 Live Group Q&As LINKS
Tools and Materials
Tools and Materials PDF DOWNLOAD
Tools and Materials list with buying links
Which Kiln Should I Buy? A Guide for Jewellers (podcast episode and article)
General Resources
Student Discount Booklet 23/24
Hallmarking Discount Info
Cooksongold Form
Karen Young Photography Brochure
Tips Library
How to reconstitute metal clay
How to fill up your torch
How to adjust the flame on your torch (4:02)
How to program your kiln
How to make earring wires (6:05)
How to make jump rings (3:28)
Health and Safety for Metal Clay Jewellers
ESSENTIAL WATCHING: Your safety is important to us. You must watch the health and safety video and read through the notes BEFORE you can participate in this course. If you have any questions about your safety please get in touch with us by email before you get started (4:31)
Health and Safety for Metal Clay Jewellers PDF DOWNLOAD
Risk Assessment Form TO COMPLETE
Yoga for Jewellers with Susie Vandie
By completing this course you are confirming that you have watched the health and safety video and completed the risk assessment form. Please get in touch if you have any questions about your safety
Sending Your Work For Marking
Term 3 Deadline - 22nd July 2024
What is the Marking Process?
How to Submit your Work for Marking
International Students - Further Guidance
DOWNLOAD: Marking Submission Sheet
DOWLOAD: Customs Letter for International Students
DOWNLOAD: Invoice Templates for International Students
Term 1
Introduction to the Diploma Course from Jess (3:27)
Marking Criteria Term 1
Week 1 - Make Silver Metal Clay Charms
Week 1 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
Introduction from Jess (2:59)
1. Tools and Materials (6:38)
2. Rolling Out and Texturing the Clay (11:11)
3. Mould Making, Sanding and Drilling (10:21)
4. Torch Firing Silver Metal Clay (9:34)
5. Polishing and Finishing Your Charms (10:03)
Week 2 - Stone Setting in Metal Clay (Torch Fire Techniques)
Week 2 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
Introduction from Jess (2:44)
1. Introduction, Tools and Materials (6:05)
2. Setting a Cubic Zirconia/Fireable Stone (Part 1) (13:15)
3. Setting a Cubic Zirconia/Fireable Stone (Part 2) (10:54)
4. Glass Cabochon Setting (Part 1) (7:03)
5. Glass Cabochon Setting (Part 2) (14:19)
6. Natural Stone Setting Cabochon/Rub Over Setting (Part 1) (9:56)
7. Natural Stone Setting Cabochon/Rub Over Setting (Part 2) (12:13)
8. Torch Firing Stone Set Pieces (7:39)
9. Torch Firing Stone Set Pieces (Part 2) (10:13)
10. Polishing (7:10)
11. Stone Setting and Summary (5:00)
How to Make Earring Wires (6:05)
Guide to Fireable Gemstones: PDF DOWNLOAD
Week 3 - Adding Gold to Metal Clay
Introduction from Jess (3:12)
Week 3 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
1. Course Introduction (1:15)
2. Adding Gold Using the Keum Boo Technique (25:46)
3. Adding Gold Using Accent Gold Paste (NOT ASSESSED) (15:47)
4. Adding Gold Using Casting Grain (11:49)
Week 4 - Silver Leaf & Botanical Jewellery
Introduction from Jess (2:37)
Week 4 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
1. Introduction and Samples (8:40)
2. Making Moulds for Silver Metal Clay (19:20)
3. Texturing Silver Metal Clay (5:43)
4. Adding More Layers to the Silver Leaf (2:26)
5. Making Impressions from the Moulds (15:37)
6. Preparing the Silver Leaf for Torch Firing (3:48)
7. Making a Bail For Your Piece (9:00)
8. Torch Firing the Silver Leaf (Part One) (7:59)
9. Drilling Holes & Polishing (11:48)
10. Sanding, Filing & Refining the Pieces (19:42)
11. Attaching the Bail With Silver Metal Clay (4:32)
12. Torch Firing (Part Two) (8:09)
13. Torch Firing (Part Three) (6:54)
14. Polishing & Finishing Your Pieces (9:13)
Week 5 - Creating a piece using embellishments in metal clay
Introduction from Jess (2:56)
Week 5 Notes: PDF Download
1. Introduction & Samples (11:09)
2. Using Cookie Cutters (15:55)
3. Using Moulds (19:32)
4. Making Bails (14:25)
5. Assembling your Piece (16:28)
6. Torch Firing your Piece (10:49)
7. Finishing & Polishing (11:50)
Weeks 6-7 - Ring Making in Metal Clay
Introduction from Jess (2:27)
Weeks 6 & 7 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
Ring Making in Metal Clay: Introduction & Samples (1:41)
1. Wrap Around Ring Project: Making the Ring BONUS PROJECT, NOT ASSESSED (16:28)
2. Wrap Around Ring Project: Sanding the Wrap Around Ring BONUS PROJECT, NOT ASSESSED (6:15)
3. Wrap Around Ring Project: Shaping the Wrap Around Ring BONUS PROJECT, NOT ASSESSED (4:27)
4. Flat Band Ring Project: Making the Ring (17:07)
5. Flat Band Ring Project: Making Embellishments (15:26)
6. Flat Band Ring Project: Sanding & Assembling (Part 1) (10:13)
7. Flat Band Ring Project: Sanding & Assembling (Part 2) (12:03)
8. D Profile Ring Project: Making the Ring (15:55)
9. D Profile Ring Project: Sanding & Assembling (11:57)
10. D Profile Ring Project: Sanding & Refining (3:57)
11. D Profile Ring Project: Firing Metal Clay Rings (1:08)
Bonus Video: Tips for Ring Making in Metal Clay (3:13)
Week 8 - Polishing and Finishing
Introduction from Jess (2:09)
Week 8 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
Lesson 1: Welcome To The Polishing & Finishing Course (1:54)
Lesson 2: Health & Safety When Polishing & Finishing (1:53)
Lesson 3: Tools & Equipment When Polishing (2:52)
Lesson 4: The Basics of Polishing Jewellery (15:42)
Lesson 5: Polishing with a Pendant Motor 3M (26:31)
Lesson 6: Hand Polishing (25:38)
Lesson 7: Using the Barrel Polisher (6:14)
Lesson 8: Polishing with the Jool Tool (24:40)
Lesson 9: Stone Setting and Polishing (5:06)
Lesson 10: Thank You and Final Tips (1:14)
How to Get a Mirror Finish on Silver Clay Jewellery (BONUS VIDEO)
Week 9-10 Fancy Bezels, Prongs and Bails in Metal Clay
Introduction from Jess (3:51)
Weeks 9 & 10 Course Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
Answers to your Questions
Tip: How to Fit a Saw Blade (4:00)
1. Intro: Fancy Bezels, Prongs & Bails (4:41)
2. Let's Take a Look At The Samples (8:53)
3. Designing Your Piece (4:07)
4. Fancy Bezel Project: Preparing the Backplate (7:29)
5. Fancy Bezel Project: Create Your Bezel (11:56)
6, Fancy Bezel Project: Investment Mould (6:22)
7. Fancy Bezel Project: Attaching The Backplate (8:48)
8. Fancy Bezel Project: Setting The Stone (5:41)
9. Prong Setting: Making The Piece (10:53)
10. Prong Setting: Creating The Setting & Setting The Stone (24:43)
11. Creating Bails & Finishing Touches (5:35)
TERM 2
Term 2 Marking Criteria
Week 1: Fingerprint and Personalised Jewellery
Introduction from Jess (2:34)
Week 1 Course Notes and Marking Criteria
1. Intro & Capturing the Fingerprint (13:08)
2. Making Your Fingerprint Charm & Letter Stamping (14:13)
3. Adding a birthstone (9:48)
4. Finishing Your Piece Ready for Firing (10:35)