2. Pendant: Sawing & Drilling Silver

Diploma in Silver Jewellery 2022

Welcome to the Diploma in Silver Jewellery 2022

Welcome Pack
Tools and Materials List (updated July 2022)
2022/23 Course Dates DOWNLOAD
How To Make Your Flush Setting Tool VIDEO (11:00)
Meet the Mentors

Course Announcements

Your Name on Your Certificate FORM TO COMPLETE
Final Project Guide PDF DOWNLOAD
Hallmarking in the UK
Having a Career in the Jewellery Industry Live - VIDEO REPLAY
Open Day for Diploma in Fine Jewellery - replay
LINK: Induction video REPLAY
Link for the Diploma Facebook group
Change of Address

Health and Safety for 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 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

Checking and Setting Up Your Tool Kit

VIDEO 1: Setting Up Your Diploma Tool Kit (12:10)
VIDEO 2: Setting Up Your Diploma Tool Kit (20:11)

Making Tips Library

How to Fit a Saw Blade (4:00)
How To Adjust Your Flame On Your Torch (4:02)
How To Anneal Metal (2:22)
How To Unsolder (1:20)
How to Prepare Solder (2:34)
How To Make Jump Rings (3:28)
How To Fill Up Your Torch

Discounts for Diploma Students

Discount booklet 2022
Cooksons discount application form
Kernowcraft: link to register as a customer (if you aren't already)
Karen Young photography offer brochure

How to send your work for marking

What is the Marking Process? VIDEO
MARKING PROCESS 2023 - term 3
DOWNLOAD: Marking Submission Sheet
Guide for International Students - sending your work to us (July 2023)
Customs letter for overseas students (term 3)

TERM 1: WORKBENCH SKILLS - Resources

Term 1 Marking Criteria 2022
What do I need to make for marking? VIDEO

Week 1: Sawing, Filing and Drilling Metal: Jewellery Bench Skills

WEEK 1 Notes to Download PDF
WEEK 1 Template to print
Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (3:42)
1. Sawing and Scribing Metal (8:00)
2. Filing Technique (12:06)
3. The Drilling Technique - How to Drill Metal (9:01)
4. Making a Metal Pendant (29:41)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 1 Week 1 Call 1 NB. This call starts at 9 mins (55:02)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 1 Week 1 Call 2 (33:40)

Week 2: The Silver Jewellery Workshop: Making a Silver Ring & Pendant

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (3:21)
WEEK 2 Notes to download PDF
1. Intro, Tools & Materials (6:23)
2. Pendant: Sawing & Drilling Silver (18:19)
3. Pendant: Annealing, Patterning and Filing (19:41)
4. Ring: Sawing and Texturing (15:51)
5. Ring: Soldering & Shaping (21:51)
6. Polishing & Finishing (13:54)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 1 Week 2 Call 1 (52:02)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 1 Week 2 Call 2 (36:30)

Week 3: The Soldering Masterclass

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (4:28)
WEEK 3 Notes to download PDF
1. Tools & Materials (6:53)
2. Soldering the Ring (19:09)
3. Multiple Solder Joints (Soldering the Ring to a Base) (20:38)
4. Techniques for Soldering Jumprings and Earring Posts (15:02)
5. Sweat Soldering & Soldering D-Shaped Rings (10:12)
6. Troubleshooting, Hints & Tips for your Soldering (8:21)
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 3 Call 1 (61:56)
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 3 Call 2 (57:48)

Week 4: Soldering: Jewellery Bench Skills (Kite Jigsaw Project)

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (4:39)
WEEK 4 Notes to download PDF
Jigsaw Template (optional version)
1. Measuring and Cutting Kite (14:51)
2. Soldering the Kite (11:15)
3. Sanding and Finishing the Kite (4:35)
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 4 Call 1 (46:00)
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 4 Call 2 (43:42)
Book Your Term 1 1-2-1 Now

Week 5: Intermediate Silver Jewellery: Spinner Ring & Domed Earrings

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (5:28)
WEEK 5 Notes to download PDF
1. Intermediate Silver Jewellery with Michelle Leaver - Introduction (1:15)
2. Doming Project: Make a Pair of Domed Earrings or Pendant (11:45)
3. Creating a Spinner Ring (15:39)
How to make your own earring hooks - video
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 5 Call 1 NB. Please fast forward to 30 seconds, due to sound issue. (50:14)
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 5 Call 2 (32:28)

Week 6: Polishing and Finishing

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (4:26)
WEEK 6 Notes to download pdf
Lesson 1: Welcome To The Polishing & Finishing Course (1:54)
Lesson 2: Health & Safety When Polishing & Finishing (1:52)
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)
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 6 Call 1 NB. Unfortunately there were some sound issues. (72:14)
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 6 Call 2 (27:46)

Week 7 & 8: Stone Setting in Silver: Cabochons, Tube and Flush Settings

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (6:42)
WEEK 7 Notes to download PDF
WEEK 8 Notes to download PDF
Stone setting diagrams
Lesson 1: Introduction and Selecting Your Stones (8:16)
Lesson 2: Cabochon Setting, Making the Bezel (21:16)
Lesson 3: Cabochon Setting, Soldering the Base and Ring (14:36)
Lesson 4: Cabochon Setting, Setting the Stone (6:52)
Lesson 5: Flush & Gypsy Stone Setting (16:37)
Lesson 6: Tube Stone Setting (12:23)
Lesson 7: Troubleshooting, Hints and Tips (3:18)
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 7 NB. Only one call this week (29:00)
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 8 Call 1 (34:22)
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 8 Call 2 (28:22)

Week 9: Cold Connections: Hinges and Rivets

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (4:54)
WEEK 9 Notes to download PDF
1. The Rivet Pendant (18:06)
2. The Hinge (18:32)
3. Completing the Hinge Project (12:32)
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 9 Call 1 (22:30)
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 9 Call 2 (28:28)

Week 10: Wax Carving Level 1: Making a Wax Ring & Pendant

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (3:13)
WEEK 10 Notes to download PDF
1. Intro, Tools & The Casting Process (6:34)
2. Ring Project: Making a Wax Ring (14:40)
3. Ring Project: Carving and Shaping the Ring Design (11:46)
4. Pendant Project: Making the Pendant (8:35)
5. Pendant Project: Carving and Shaping the Design (9:36)
6. The Casting Process and Measuring Your Metal (4:41)
7. Cleaning Up Your Pieces After Casting (5:08)
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 10 Call 1 (38:10)
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 10 Call 2 (17:24)

Week 11: Workshop Week and Sending Work for Marking

Marking Guidance Term 1 2022
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 11 Call 1 (20:14)
Q&A Recording Term 1 Week 11 Call 2 (26:04)

TERM 2: Professional

Term 2 Marking Criteria

T2: Week 1: Wedding Ring Making for Clients

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (4:07)
Week 1: Notes to Download PDF
NOTES: Commission Contract Template and Guidance to Download & Complete
VIDEO: Pricing Your Jewellery for Profit (38:32)
SPREADSHEET: Pricing Spreadsheet £
SPREADSHEET: Pricing Spreadsheet $
1: Wedding Rings, Welcome, Samples & Types of Gold (5:25)
2. Measuring, Cutting & Soldering the Band Ring (13:21)
3. Shaping, Filing & Sanding the Band Ring (6:57)
4. Making the Wishbone Ring (16:27)
5. Polishing to a High Shine & Matte Finish (5:52)
6. Finished Samples & Troubleshooting (6:28)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 1 Call 1 (46:56)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 1 Call 2 (50:37)

T2: Week 2: Stone Setting: Irregular Cab Settings

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (2:03)
Week 2: Notes to Download PDF
1. Stone Setting: Shaped Cabochons with Hayley Kruger - Introduction (1:08)
2. Teardrop Cabochon: Creating the Setting (18:10)
3. Soldering The Setting To a Backplate (11:52)
4. Setting the Stone (9:06)
5. BONUS VIDEO: Variation: Partial Bezel Setting (not assessed) (5:37)
6.BONUS VIDEO: Variation: Square Bezel Setting (not assessed) (21:07)
7. Top Tips and Summary (1:11)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 2 Call 1 (46:56)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 2 Call 2 (54:16)

T2: Week 3: Torque Bangle Project

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (2:20)
Week 3: Notes to Download PDF
1. Tools & Materials (3:57)
2. Creating the Bangle Frame (17:54)
3. Shaping the Bangle Frame (11:19)
4. Making the Gemstone Setting (25:24)
5. Assembling the Bangle (13:35)
6. Shaping the Bangle (13:51)
7. Polishing the Bangle (9:23)
8. Stone Setting and Finishing (21:35)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 3 Call 1 (62:49)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 3 Call 2 (63:42)

T2: Week 4: Stone Setting in Wax: Cabochon & Faceted Settings

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (4:02)
Week 4: Notes to Download PDF
1. Stone Setting in Wax Course Intro & Tools (2:50)
2. Project 1: Faceted Stone Setting (29:21)
3. Project 1: Faceted Stone Tube Setting Variation (5:55)
4. Project 2: Setting Cabochon Stones (15:09)
5. Setting the Stone (19:40)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 4 NB. Only one call this week (62:57)

BONUS: Collet Setting with Jane Taylor

This is the updated version of the course refilmed for the 2025/26 intake
1. Intro and Making the Collet (16:01)
2. Soldering and Shaping the Collet (15:30)
3. Creating the Ring Band (12:03)
4. Soldering the Collet Setting into the Ring Band (15:31)
5. Setting the Stone (16:13)
6. Cleaning up and Polishing the Setting (13:00)
7. Final Thoughts and Design Ideas (1:41)
Collet Setting Course Notes - PDF DOWNLOAD

T2: Week 5: Stone Setting: Collet Setting

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (2:37)
Week 5: Notes to Download PDF
Lesson 1: Tools and Samples - Let's get started! (5:05)
Lesson 2: Geometry Time! (10:09)
Lesson 3: Filing and Annealing the Collet (5:23)
Lesson 4: Forming and Soldering (8:35)
Lesson 5: Cleaning up and Creating the Seat (14:21)
Lesson 6: Crown Variation (not assessed) and Completing the Project (8:31)
Bonus Video: Soldering the Collet Setting to the Ring (2:21)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 5 Call 1 (64:12)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 5 Call 2 (58:56)

T2: Week 6: Launching and Growing a Jewellery Business

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (3:14)
Optional: submit your business plan
NOTES: Jewellery Business Kickstarter Questionnaire (Mini Business Plan)
Mini business plan - WORD template
1. Jewellery Business Masterclass with Jessica Rose - VIDEO
2. Launch a Business in 20 Days - course
3. Pricing Your Jewellery for Profit (VIDEO) (38:32)
Pricing spreadsheet (£) (EXCEL)
Pricing spreadsheet ($) (EXCEL)
Live Business Q&A with Jessica Rose (28:15)

T2: Week 7 and 8: Making a Trinket Box

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (2:36)
Weeks 7 & 8: Notes to Download PDF
Lesson 1: Let's Get Started and Look at the Samples & Tools (9:18)
Lesson 2: Making the Initial Rings (12:44)
Lesson 3: Preparing and Soldering the First Base (5:39)
Lesson 4: Creating and Doming the Top of the Lid (6:55)
Lesson 5: Soldering the Top of the Lid to the Sides (5:37)
Lesson 6: Sawing and Filing the Lid & Base to a Circle (6:23)
Lesson 7: Shaping & Soldering the Inner Ring (15:53)
Lesson 8: Fitting the Lid (2:49)
Lesson 9: Soldering on Embellishments (3:50)
Lesson 10: Finishing & Polishing (9:44)
Lesson 11: Final Tips from Hayley (3:02)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 7 Call 1 (62:28)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 7 Call 2 (48:12)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 8 Call 1 (70:46)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 8 Call 2 (54:53)

T2: Week 9: Working with Gold: Part 1

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (3:21)
Week 9: Notes to Download PDF
Lesson 1: Creating a Stacking Gold Band (17:34)
Lesson 2: Hammering & Gold Nugget Ring (12:45)
Lesson 3: Creating the Tube Setting (8:10)
Lesson 4: Stone Setting, Polishing & Hallmarking (9:36)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 9 Call 1 (68:55)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 9 Call 2 (62:14)

T2: Week 10: Jewellery Design & Drawing

Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (4:41)
Week 10: Notes to Download PDF
Commission template: editable Word
Lesson 1: Finding Inspiration (5:56)
Lesson 2: Developing a Design (4:38)
Lesson 3: Design Techniques Part 1 (4:08)
Lesson 4: Design Techniques Part 2 (5:40)
Lesson 5: Making a Model (5:52)
Lesson 6: Colour (1:22)
Lesson 7: Technical Drawing (8:42)
Lesson 8: Orthographic Drawing - Ring Example Part 1 (14:41)
Lesson 9: Orthographic Drawing - Ring Example - Part 2 (14:09)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 10 Call 1 (61:39)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 2 Week 10 Call 2 (48:09)

TERM 3: Next Level

Term 3 marking criteria

T3: Week 1: Chain Making: 3 Types of Handmade Chain

Intro from Jess & Marking Guidelines (2:23)
Week 1: Notes to Download PDF
The Projects
Lesson 1: Introduction (1:55)
Lesson 2: Project 1: Making Jump Rings (13:30)
Lesson 3: Project 1: Assembling the Chain (5:22)
Lesson 4: Project 1: Soldering the Links (9:59)
Lesson 5: Project 1: Making a Handmade Clasp (6:18)
Lesson 6: Project 2: Curb Chain (9:13)
Lesson 7: Project 2: Making the Toggle Clasp (5:20)
Lesson 8: Project 2: Shaping the Chain (6:35)
Lesson 9: Project 3: Random Ring Chain (10:28)
Lesson 10: Project 3: Random Ring Chain (8:43)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Chain Making Call 1 (46:56)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Chain Making Call 2 (57:46)

T3: Week 2: Stone Setting: Claw Setting

Intro from Jess & Marking Guidelines (2:11)
Week 2: notes to download PDF Stone Setting: Claw Setting
Lesson 1: Introduction, tools and materials (10:13)
Lesson 2: Cutting the Tube (8:15)
Lesson 3: Making the Ring Shank (18:19)
Lesson 4: Constructing the Claw (28:37)
Lesson 5: Setting the Stone (17:37)
Lesson 6: Polishing and Finishing (8:44)
Lesson 7: Working to Commission (6:04)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Claw Setting Call 1 (66:02)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Claw Setting Call 2 (72:20)

T3: Week 3: Stone Setting & Soldering: Multiples using Cast Settings

Intro from Jess & Marking Guidelines (3:10)
Week 3: notes to download PDF
Lesson 1: Welcome to the Course & Looking at the Samples (2:02)
Lesson 2: Pendant Project: Laying Out Your Designs (7:02)
Lesson 3: Pendant Project: Soldering (17:34)
Lesson 4: Pendant Project: Soldering the Top Bail (9:59)
Lesson 5: Pendant Project: Troubleshooting Tips (5:52)
Lesson 6: Pendant Project: Setting the Stones (25:15)
Lesson 7: Pendant Project: Finishing (3:02)
Lesson 8: Ring: Making Soldering the Settings (8:03)
Lesson 9: Ring: Soldering Settings to Base (11:37)
Lesson 10: Ring: Setting the Stone (16:35)
Suppliers of cast settings
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Cast Settings Call 1 (61:35)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Cast Settings Call 2 (54:48)

T3: Week 4: Granulation in Silver

Intro from Jess & Marking Guidelines (2:07)
Week 4: notes to download PDF
Lesson 1: Pendant Project: Preparing for Granulation (5:09)
Lesson 2: Pendant Project: Creating the Granules (7:21)
Lesson 3: Pendant Project: Soldering the Bail and Heating the Granules (17:02)
Lesson 4: Pendant Project: Setting the Stone & Finishing (17:28)
Lesson 5: Ring Project: Granulation on a Ring (19:15)
Lesson 6: Ring Project: Setting the Stone (9:51)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Granulation Call 1 (66:08)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Granulation Call 2 (49:42)

T3: Week 5: Silver Metal Clay 1: Charms & Pendants

Intro from Jess & Marking Guidelines (3:36)
Week 5: notes to download PDF
Lesson 1: What is metal clay? Introduction to tools and materials (6:38)
Lesson 2: Rolling out and texturing the clay (11:11)
Lesson 3: Mould making, sanding & drilling (10:21)
Lesson 4: Torch firing metal clay (9:33)
Lesson 5: Polishing & finishing your charms (10:03)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Metal Clay 1 Charms & Pendants Call 1 (61:47)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Metal Clay 1 Charms & Pendants Call 2 (54:15)

T3: Week 6: Silver Metal Clay 2: Working with Gold

Intro from Jess & Marking Guidelines (3:08)
Week 6: notes to download PDF
Intro: Welcome to the course (1:16)
Project 1: How to Make a Gold Coin Necklace - Keum boo Technique (25:46)
Project 2: Make a Silver & Gold Acorn Necklace - Using Accent Gold for Silver Paste Technique (not assessed) (15:48)
Project 3: Make a Silver & Gold Teardrop Necklace - Embedding Gold Casting Grain Technique (11:48)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Metal Clay 2 Gold Call 1 (26:56)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Metal Clay 2 Gold Call 2 (54:12)

T3: Week 7: Beading: Gemstone & Wire Jewellery

LIVE Jewellery Business Growth Planning with Jessica Rose - Mon 5th June 1pm BST
Intro from Jess & Marking Guidelines (4:20)
Week 7: Notes to download PDF
1. Introduction: Tools & Materials (3:54)
2. Basic Techniques: Briolette Wrapping (assessed) (11:16)
3. Basic Techniques: Wire Wrapping Loops (7:10)
4. Gemstone Cluster Pendant (assessed) (12:35)
5. Making Wire Components: Bracelet Project (24:20)
6. Wrapping Cast Elements: Pendant Project (24:15)
7. Designing and Making With Chain: Necklace Project (18:08)
8. Making Ear Wires (assessed) (6:05)
9. Stacking Bracelets (assessed) (13:09)
Bonus: Gemstone & Wire Jewellery Basics (covers making ear wires) (23:48)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Beading Call 1 (43:57)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Beading Call 2 (48:50)

T3: Final Project: Week 8 - This project will take place from week 8 to week 14

Final Project guidance: PDF download
Examples of previous Diploma students final projects

T3: Week 9: Photograph Your Jewellery

This week is not assessed
Week 5: notes to download PDF
1. Different Photography Types to Use In Your Jewellery Business (8:58)
2. Getting Off Auto - Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO (16:33)
3. Using Your Light Metre - Measuring Light (7:34)
4. In The Studio - Lifestyle Photography (14:20)
Bonus video: Taking Photos of your Jewellery with your Phone
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Photography Call 1 (61:03)
Q&A Recording Silver Diploma Term 3 Photography Call 2 (64:34)

T3: Week 10: LIVE Q&A With Founder Jessica Rose on Building Your Career in Jewellery

REPLAY: Building Your Career in Jewellery - Live Jewellery Business Q&A with Jessica Rose (64:06)

This course including all the content, videos, materials, notes etc are provided as part of the Diploma for Silver Jewellery for personal learning purposes only. They may not be shared or distributed. Copyright Jewellers Academy 2022

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