This course is structured to assist students in developing an understanding of the basic professional practises and business procedures in the jewellery and fine metals industry, with a focus on small business and self-employed individuals. This course is a comprehensive investigation of mould making. Emphasis is on vulcanized rubber moulds as well as RTV and alternative material moulds. Packing, vulcanizing, cutting, wax injection and spruce logic for tree castings are examined. This course is an introduction to some of the techniques, materials and methods of sheet metal forming of non-ferrous metals like copper, brass and sterling silver.
Emphasis is on making tubing, cylinders and cones.
This course in an introduction to the techniques, materials and methods of cold forging non-ferrous metals, particularly copper, brass and sterling silver. This course is an introduction to some of the techniques, materials and methods of flat chasing and repoussee.