Jewelry Making I, Beginning

Supply list:

All tools/materials are purchased separately by the student as they see fit for their project. If the student is unsure if a supply is needed for their project or where the supply can be purchased, they should wait to purchase until they have discussed with the instructor on the first day of class.

1. Bring ideas for the pieces you would like to create (samples, drawings and/or pictures can be helpful)
2. Blades 3/0
3. Handy flux paste 8 oz. (or smaller): Used for soldering, which can be defined as low temperature brazing
4. Pliers set (6): Need one that will cut, round or needle nose, flat wide and flat tapered. No teeth.
5. Burnishers set (3): Used for setting bezel set stones. One is a pusher and will have a flat end and the other one needs to be able to smooth over the top of the bezel. 3 are not required, if you have the two right ones.
6. Soldering pick
7. Files (12)
8. Jewelers saw
9. Solder (low temp brazing)
   a. Hard: Used for soldering and has a higher melting temp than the med and easy.
   b. Med: Used for soldering and has a lower melting temp than hard, but higher than easy.
   c. Easy: Used for soldering and has the lowest melting temp of the three.
10. Any metals for your project: Metals will be discussed in the first class. Students will choose silver, gold, brass, copper, etc.

Course Agenda:

CLASS 1

1. We will discuss tools and materials to build your general knowledge.
2. We will discuss tools and materials JCCC will and will not supply for this class.
3. We will discuss how to start your own tool and supply box, i.e. what materials are good to consider starting with as a beginner.
4. I will meet with each student individually alphabetically by last name to discuss piece design, tools and materials needed to complete piece.

I will provide sample pieces to be displayed in class as well as a couple of books for reference on day 1.

"At least 3 things you would like to accomplish in this class" sheet will be passed out to each student and instructions will be provided, due at the end of class 1.

CLASS 2

1. Confirm sheet with 3 things to accomplish has been turned in
2. Review tools and materials = Hands on
3. Discuss hand out "Handy Things From Home"
4. Lecture On tools, safety and tour studio

Begin Project

1. Demos begin as available (I demo on the projects)
2. Discuss projects with each person specifically and assign homework

CLASS 3 and 4

Continue working on:

1. Projects
2. Demos
3. Homework
4. Tools/materials

CLASS 5

1. Last demo day: setting stones and polishing demos
2. Complete project day
3. "At least 3 things you accomplished in the class" sheet will be passed out to each student with instructions, due at end of class.

Complete JCCC evaluation