This studio course is for experienced jewelry students who would like to further refine their silver and gold jewelry-making skills and design. Students will work on projects of their own design and will be individually assisted by the instructor. The course will emphasize problem solving and refinement of techniques and design skills, with stress on individual expression. Techniques such as chain-making, clasps and hinges, mixed-metal, hollow construction, stone setting, forging, reticulation, cold enamel, copper and brass, advanced finishing and polishing will be addressed.
PREREQUISITE: Experience in basic metal working, including soldering