Jewelry school training courses in Albuquerque, NM (public, in-house or online)

This beginning course provides the fundamental techniques for the design and creation of handcrafted jewelry. Beginning with a series of sterling silver rings, you learn how to size, texture, chase, file, form, solder with an acetylene torch,hand-polish, and high-polish with a buffing machine. Your next project will utilize the technique of bezel-setting a cabochon stone. Through weekly demonstrations, students will learn the principles of sawing, piercing, soldering, filing, riveting, chasing, ...

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Students gain a limited edition, production and industrial manufacturing techniques, while expressing fashion jewelry concerns. The techniques covered include soldering, fabrication, stone setting, texturing, patination and casting. Students are encouraged to develop thematically related series.

This course offers students an environment to address and experiment with the problems and solutions in fabrication and construction. Students will work on independent projects and conduct critiques and discussions.

Would you like to learn how to design and craft beautiful, custom jewellery pieces? Would you like to know how to repair and properly size rings and more? Do you want to develop your ability to work with all kinds of metals, gems, stones, and watches? If so, you¡¯ve come to the right place!

PCDI¡¯s convenient distance learning course in jewelry design and jewelry repair will give you thorough, practical training in this exciting, creative field. We¡¯ll teach you professional level skills and...

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This course covers basic design and machining of jewelry items including:
�Design and editing of vectors, images and 3D models with embossing using wizards and
libraries
�Creating ring and pendant designs including Eternity and Signet designs
�Generating machining toolpaths for rings and pendants