

Argentium 1: Intro
Argentium 2: Intermed.
Casting
Chainmail
Chased & Forged
Chasing & Repoussé
Classic Wire Rings
Decorative Bezels
Decorative Settings
Design
Engraving
Fabrication 1: Beginning
Fab 2: Carving & Chains
Fab 3: Construction
Fab 4: Hinges & Forging
Fab 5: Cylinder & Basket
Fab 6: Individual Projects
Forged Bracelets
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
Keum-Boo
Marketing: Sell It!
Metalsmithing 1: Basic
Mold Making
Pierced Spiral Pendants
Platinum Intro
Polishing & Finishing
Quick Clasps & Findings
Rivet It!
Rivets & Screws
Rendering
Repair 1: Basic
Repair 2: Intermediate
Sawing & Piercing
Setting 1: Basic
Setting 2: Prongs
Setting 3: Bead & Pavé
Setting 4: Comprehensive
Setting 5: Channel
Soldering Basics
Surfaces & Rivets
Surface Sampler
Trade Practices
Wax Modeling
Required for the Graduate Jeweler Diploma
| 9 am - 6 pm | $539 + $45 kit |
Instructor: Roberta Tanaka
Wax is an ideal medium for making models for both production and custom jewelry work. Wax can be carved, formed, machined, drilled, sawed, or melted into a design. A wax model may be presented to clients for approval, yet still allow for modifications prior to casting. Students execute a series of graduated projects in a variety of waxes while learning design transfer, layout, build-up, and carving. 24 hours
Download a PDF of the tool list for this class.
