Argentium™
CAD/CAM
Casting
Chasing & Repoussé
Engraving
Fabrication 1: Beginning
Fab 2: Carving & Chains
Fab 3: Construction
Fab 4: Hinges & Forging
Fab 5: Cylinder & Basket
Fab 6: Individual Projects
Forged Rings
Gemology 1: Diamonds
Gemology 2: Gem ID
Gemology 3: Pearls
Granulation 1: Fine Silver
Gran 3: 22k/Argentium™
Green Jewelry
Hand Crochet Chain
Heavy Bezels
Jewelry Design
Keum-Boo
Marketing
Metalsmithing 1: Basic
Mold Making
Platinum Intro
PMC Certification
Polishing & Finishing
Quick Clasps & Findings
Rivets & Screws
Rendering
Repair 1: Basic
Repair 2: Intermediate
Sawing & Piercing 1
Sawing & Piercing 2
Setting 1: Basic
Setting 2: Prongs
Setting 3: Bead & Pavé
Setting 4: Comprehensive
Setting 5: Channel
Soldering Basics
Trade Practices
Wax Modeling 1: Beginning
Wire Wrapping & Forming
| 9 am - 6 pm | $199 + $60 kit |
Instructor: Vasken Tanielian or Yas Tanaka
Every bench jeweler needs to know the basics of working with this special metal. As an introduction to platinum for those with little or no prior experience, this class covers basic fabrication, polishing, soldering, welding, and more. You will learn to size platinum rings, cast an ingot, anneal, roll, and draw platinum wire. Prerequisite: Fabrication 3 or experience. 8 hours
This elective will not be offered this semester. Please check back next term.