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Diploma in Silver Jewellery 2023
Welcome to the Diploma in Silver Jewellery 2023
Welcome Pack
Tools and Materials List (updated July 2023)
How To Make Your Flush Setting Tool VIDEO (11:00)
Frequently Asked Questions
Any questions? Contact us
Course Announcements
Term 3 Business Q&A with Jess and Karen (3:23)
Term 3 Marking 1-1s
2023/24 Course Dates DOWNLOAD
Facebook group link
What to do if you've changed your address
Live Course Induction - REPLAY (43:11)
Continue your jewellery training with the Diploma in Fine Jewellery - Details of your £500 discount plus payment plan
Fine Diploma Live Open Day with Jessica Rose REPLAY (50:15)
Checking and Setting Up Your Tool Kit
We have started to despatch the toolkits that have been ordered. Please use the videos to help you check off what you have
VIDEO 1: Setting Up Your Diploma Tool Kit (12:10)
VIDEO 2: Setting Up Your Diploma Tool Kit (20:11)
General Resources
Course trailer - find out what you will learn on this course
Live Open Day -REPLAY
Meet the Mentors LIVE - Replay link
Meet the Graduates - LIVE - REPLAY
Discount booklet 2023/24
Cooksons discount application form
Kernowcraft: link to register as a customer (if you aren't already)
Karen Young photography offer brochure
Making Tips Library
How To Fit a Saw Blade (4:00)
How To Fill Up Your Torch
How To Adjust the Flame on Your Torch (4:02)
How To Anneal Metal (2:22)
How To Prepare Solder (2:34)
How to Unsolder (1:20)
How To Make Jump Rings (3:28)
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
TERM 1: WORKBENCH SKILLS - Resources
Term 1 Marking Criteria 2023-24
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)
Week 2: 2025 VERSION: 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 (13:52)
2. Pendant: Cutting out the Pendant (16:01)
3. Pendant: Filing, Polishing & Finishing (17:24)
4. Ring: Sawing and Texturing (17:44)
5. Ring: Soldering & Shaping (10:07)
6. Ring: Pickling the Ring (6:04)
7. Ring: Shaping & Polishing the Ring (23:43)
Setting up your Torch for Soldering (3:22)
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)
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)
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)
2025 VERSION: Week 5 Intermediate Silver
Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (3:26)
Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
1. Intermediate Silver Jewellery: Project 1: Spinner Ring (13:18)
2. Intermediate Silver Jewellery: Soldering the Spinner Ring (15:25)
3. Intermediate Silver Jewellery: Cleaning Up the Joins on the Spinner Ring (18:59)
4. Intermediate Silver Jewellery: Flaring the Outer Band of the Spinner Ring (8:55)
5. Intermediate Silver Jewellery: Project 2: Domed Lentil Bead (17:05)
6. Intermediate Silver Jewellery: Doming the Lentil Bead (20:34)
7. Intermediate Silver Jewellery: Soldering the Domes (17:14)
8. Intermediate Silver Jewellery: Polishing & Finishing the Lentil Bead (7:56)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Week 11: Workshop Week and Sending Work for Marking
Live business Q&A with Jessica Rose - Mon 18th March at 1pm GMT
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
T2: Week 6: Launching and Growing a Jewellery Business
Intro from Jess and Marking Guidelines (3:14)
Business plan submission date and live feedback save the date
NOTES: Jewellery Business Kickstarter Questionnaire (Mini Business Plan)
Diploma Mini-Business Plan (WORD)
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)
REPLAY: Live Jewellery Business Q&A with Jessica Rose (LINK) (63:43)
REPLAY: Live Business Plan Review (60:15)
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)
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)
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)
T2: Week 11: Workshop Week
REPLAY: Live Jewellery Business Q&A with Jessica Rose (63:43)
TERM 3: Next Level
Term 3 marking criteria
Final Project
Final Project guidance: PDF download
Examples of previous Diploma students final projects
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)
T3: Week 2: Stone Setting: Claw Setting
Intro from Jess & Marking Guidelines (2:11)
Week 2: notes to download PDF
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)
T3: Week 3: Stone Setting & Soldering: Multiples using Cast Settings
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
Intro from Jess & Marking Guidelines (3:10)
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)
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)
How to Reconstitute Silver Metal Clay
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)
T3: Week 7: Beading: Gemstone & Wire Jewellery
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)
T3: 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 (3:26)
Week 9: 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
T3: Week 10: LIVE Q&A With Founder Jessica Rose on Building Your Career in Jewellery
Congratulations & Thank You from Jess (2:31)
REPLAY Live Business Q&A with Jessica Rose - 17th June at 8pm BST (60:39)
Business plan submission date and live feedback save the date
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