Why Study This Course?
Are you interested in charm jewellery? In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to design and create your own unique pendant using a metal sheet. It is a great chance to explore your creativity and make a piece of jewellery that reflects your personal style.
During this 1-day course, you will be introduced to essential jewellery-making techniques and tools. You will learn how to safely use a jeweller’s saw, hammer, torch and polishing machine, while being guided step by step through the process of shaping, forming and finishing your pendant.
Even if you are a complete beginner or have no previous experience in jewellery making, this 1-day workshop is designed to support you. By the end of the day, you will gain confidence in using basic jewellery tools and techniques, and take home a beautiful handmade pendant that you created yourself.
Introduction to Jewellery Tools and Safety You will learn about the basic tools used in jewellery making, including the jeweller’s saw, hammer, torch, and polishing machine. Safety guidance and proper tool handling will be explained before starting practical work.
Designing Your Pendant Participants will explore simple design ideas and create a personal pendant design. You will learn how to transfer your design onto a metal sheet.
Sawing and Shaping You will practise using a jeweller’s saw to cut your design from the metal sheet and learn techniques for shaping and refining the form.
Texturing and Forming Using a hammer and other simple tools, you will add textures or shape your pendant to create unique surface effects.
Soldering with a Torch You will be introduced to basic soldering techniques using a torch, which may include attaching a jump ring or small component to your pendant.
Finishing and Polishing
Finally, you will learn how to smooth, finish, and polish your pendant using a polishing machine to achieve a professional look.
By the end of the workshop, you will have completed your own handmade charm pendant and gained confidence in basic jewellery-making techniques.
All materials including brass sheets are included.
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
Please wear comfortable shoes for safety at the workshop.
(PLPs, 1-2-1, Demos, Q&A)
1:1 Tutorial and Demonstration by tutor.
If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline please email art@racc.ac.uk.
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