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Learning modules: technique, design choices, and presentation habits that hold up in real work

The course is organised in modules you can revisit like a studio reference. Each module teaches a repeatable workflow, the terminology to buy tools and materials with confidence, and the small checks that prevent rework.

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Modular structure
Build, document, refine, repeat
Bench discipline
Tolerances, sequences, finishing order
jewelry making workshop bench tools
artisan studio metalworking tools
handmade jewelry close up details
Safety notes included
Format
Modular
Learn by repeating the same cycle
Bench skills
Core
Soldering, finishing, and joins
Design
Practical
Proportion, constraints, tolerances
Presentation
Clear
Photos and listings that explain

Module list, written like a studio notebook

Each module includes a small build, a checklist for quality, and a short “why it failed” section that covers the usual causes: contaminated joins, heat spread, over-polishing, misaligned findings, or photos that hide scale. Expect specific terms such as gauge, tolerance, annealing, work-hardening, pickling, and grit progression. The aim is not to memorise vocabulary; it is to help you diagnose what happened on the bench and choose the next step with less guesswork.

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Design workflow and measurable decisions

Learn to turn a sketch into a plan you can build: reference lines, symmetry checks, and quick measurement habits. You will practise thinking in constraints—where the clasp sits, how thick a component must be for wear, and where a seam can be hidden without looking like a patch.

This module introduces tolerances and fit. A piece that closes cleanly is usually the result of boring, methodical checks: consistent thickness, square ends, and predictable alignment before solder ever touches the joint.

Materials selection and findings logic

Compare metals and findings by behaviour: hardness, tarnish, springiness, and how a finish ages. Learn how solder grades relate to heat order, and why “stronger” is not always “better” for a specific join.

Torch setup, flux, and solder control

Set up a safe heat zone, learn flux application, and practise heat control so solder flows where it should. We cover sequencing to avoid re-melting earlier joins and common causes of brittle seams.

Forming, work-hardening, and clean geometry

Learn when to anneal, how to avoid cracking at bends, and why work-hardening can be useful for spring components. You will practise squaring ends, keeping planes crisp, and preventing distortion while forming.

Finishing sequence and grit progression

Build a repeatable finish: file marks out, crisp edges protected, and a polishing sequence that does not smear details. Learn how to spot where a grit step was skipped.

Stone-setting basics (foundations)

Understand the vocabulary and the physics: seats, burnishing, prongs, bezels, and why support beneath a stone matters. This module focuses on fundamentals and safe practice, including when not to set a stone in a given design.

Product photography and listing clarity

Set up soft, neutral lighting; choose backgrounds that do not distort colour; and create a shot list that covers scale, closures, and key details. Learn what to write in a listing so the piece is described accurately: materials, dimensions, finish, care notes, and packaging.

Presentation details: packaging and care language

Learn the small things that make a handmade piece feel considered: tissue and box sizing, a care card that matches the actual metal and finish, and a simple product story that stays honest. This keeps expectations aligned and reduces back-and-forth.

Small craft business fundamentals (non-financial)

Build a simple routine for pricing using materials, consumables, and labour minutes; plan small batches to avoid in-progress clutter; and track variants so your listings and photos stay consistent. This content is for educational studio planning only.

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