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Diploma in Silver Metal Clay 2024/25
Diploma in Silver Metal Clay 2024/25
Course Dates and Deadlines: DOWNLOAD
Tools and Materials list: DOWNLOAD
Course Welcome Pack: PDF DOWNLOAD
Join the Facebook group
Who to contact for support
Module order 2024/25
Course Announcements
Live Induction 6th September REPLAY (34:51)
Book Your Term 1 One to One BOOKING LINK (3:23)
How to Gulde: Joining Group Zoom Calls
Downloading Zoom Recordings
Term 1 Zoom Links
Tools and Materials
Tools and Materials list with buying links
Which Kiln Should I Buy? A Guide for Jewellers (podcast episode and article)
Sending Your Work For Marking
Term 1 Deadline - 2nd December 2024
Marking Submission Flow Diagram
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
Discounts for Jewellers
Student Discount Booklet 2024
Hallmarking Discount Info
Cooksongold Form
Karen Young Photography Brochure
Metal Clay Ltd Discount Code
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
Term 1
Introduction to the Diploma Course from Jess (3:27)
Marking Criteria Term 1
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)
Term 1, Week 2: Fingerprint and Personalised Jewellery
Introduction from Jess (2:34)
Week 2 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
Materials for this week
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)
5. Torch Firing Silver Metal Clay (9:32)
6. Adding a Patina (5:02)
7. Torch Firing with a Fireable Stone (5:32)
8. Hand Finishing Your Piece (11:26)
Term 1, Week 3 - Silver Leaf & Botanical Jewellery
Introduction from Jess (2:37)
Week 3 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
Materials for this week
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)
Term 1, Week 4 - Adding Gold to Metal Clay
Introduction from Jess (3:12)
Materials for this week
Week 4 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)
Term 1, Week 5 - Creating a piece using embellishments in metal clay
Book Your Term 1 One to One Now: LINK
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)
Term 1: Week 6 - Stone Setting in Metal Clay (Torch Fire Techniques)
Introduction from Jess (2:44)
Week 6 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
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
Term 1, Weeks 7-8 - 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)
Term 1, Week 9 - Polishing and Finishing
Introduction from Jess (2:09)
Week 9 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
Introduction and Health and Safety for Polishing (7:37)
1. Introduction to files (7:11)
2. Hand Polishing (25:40)
3. How to Make an Emery Stick (3:38)
4. Using 3M Radial Discs and Polishing Mop (17:25)
5. Mirror, Satin and Frosted Finishes (7:02)
6. Polishing a Stone Set Piece (Part 1) (19:00)
7. Polishing a Stone Set Piece (Part 2) (14:04)
8. Split Pin Mandrels and Burrs (9:29)
9. How to Clean Up Wax Cast Pieces and Polishing Chain (5:40)
10. Using a Tumbler & a Barrel Polisher (8:04)
11. Using a Bench Polisher (11:05)
12. Polishing Methods Summary (3:11)
13. Using an Ultrasonic Cleaner (2:46)
How to Get a Mirror Finish on Silver Clay Jewellery (BONUS VIDEO)
BONUS COURSE: Paper Metal Clay
Course Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
1. Paper Metal Clay: Introduction & Samples (5:07)
2. Paper Metal Clay: Weaving Project (Part 1) (16:36)
3. Paper Metal Clay: Weaving Project (Part 2) (6:06)
4. Paper Metal Clay: Weaving Project (Part 3) (10:51)
5. Paper Metal Clay: Quilling Project (Part 1) (9:15)
6. Paper Metal Clay: Quilling Project (Part 2) (16:29)
7. Paper Metal Clay: Origami Project (Part 1) (16:58)
8. Paper Metal Clay: Origami Project (Part 2) (7:37)
9. Paper Metal Clay: Firing the Paper Clay (1:24)
10. Paper Metal Clay: Origami Project (Part 3) (1:07)
11. Paper Metal Clay: Polishing & Finishing (3:04)
Stone Set Hinged Cuff with Tracey Spurgin
Course Notes: Stone Set Hinged Cuff (Advanced Metal Clay)
Lesson 1: Introduction, tools and materials (5:07)
Lesson 2: Making the components (14:03)
Lesson 3: Assembling the cuff (13:46)
Lesson 4: Adding the embellishments (18:35)
Lesson 5: Assembling the bracelet (15:29)
Lesson 6: Stone Setting and Shaping (10:38)
Lesson 7: Polishing and Finishing (7:18)
Copyright
This course including all the content, videos, materials, notes etc are provided as part of the Diploma in Silver Metal Clay for personal learning purposes only. They may not be shared or distributed. Copyright Jewellers Academy 2024
Introduction and Health and Safety for Polishing
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