In this training session participants will be introduced to a typical jewelry workshop. Safety rules, jeweler's code of ethics, how to set up a workbench, and how to identify specific tools and their purpose will be discussed. In addition, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals: filing, sanding, measuring, sawing, and drilling. ​

Cost: $450

Materials: included

Time Frame: 18 hours

Part II of this training will focus on additional skill sets bench jewelers need to start working in the jewelry industry. These basic fundamentals will include melting, soldering, rolling, and polishing. Participants will be introduced to different torch sizes and their purpose.

In addition, participants will receive hands on training on how to safely heat metal for either melting or soldering, as well as how to set up a melting station and how to prepare a bench for soldering. Participants will also learn how to reduce the thickness of bars and rods through the use of a rolling mill, how to form wire, and how to pre-polish, as well as final polish various metals.

Cost: $750

Materials: Included

Time Frame: 32 hours

Wax Carving is a specialization in the jewelry industry, where individuals can focus solely on making various hand carved wax models for companies. In this training participants will be introduced to Lost Wax Casting by watching an introduction video.

Each participant will learn about the variety of modeling waxes, wax tools and equipment, their purposes, and will receive hands on training on how to shape Carving Wax into a ring. Participants will also learn how to use the electrical tool with wax reservoir for depositing melted wax. This skill will allow participants to assemble a “tree” made out of wax and weigh the wax, an important step needed for casting.

Cost: $300

Materials: $75

Time Frame: 12 hours

Participants learn the steps to the process of heating a metal to its casting temperature. Hands on training on how to handle the casting torch, set up of a casting station, including how to use proper tools and equipment for various styles of casting will be provided. Various styles of casting include centrifugal and vacuum castings. Participants will train on how to prep for a casting session and will learn about casting defects which are irregularities in metal casting processes.

Cost: $400

Materials: $100

Time Frame: 16 hours