Articulatedhingedjewelry Course

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A fun fast-tracked course to get you making amazing hinged jewelry like a professional

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.8

- They will be able to utilize mechanisms to produce unique jewelry wearables.

What you'll learn

They will be able to utilize mechanisms to produce unique jewelry wearables.

* Requirements

* Basic jewelry making tools and knowledge.

Description

Fun, informative step-by-step video lectures, will teach teach you the skills necessary to design and make hinged jewelry items.  This course is designed for intermediate to advanced jewelry students.  Those who have taken our introductory course entitled "Colorful Silver Jewelry" are well prepared to move on to this project.  This is a foundational course for anyone interested in creating fine jewelry items that exhibit refinement of detail and articulation.

Who this course is for:

  • Intermediate to advanced jewelry students and those who have taken our first course.

Course content

5 sections • 14 lectures

Introduction 4 lectures

Introduction To Making Beautiful Articulated Hinged Jewelry Preview 01:49

Prof. John Ahr explains the scope of this course and presents an example of the project to be completed.

What You Will Learn Preview 01:03

Prof. John Ahr explains the scope of this course in greater detail and presents an example of the project to be completed.  This will enable students to gauge whether or not this is a suitable course for someone at their skill level.

Tools, Supplies and Materials Preview 01:32

  Here you will find information concerning the materials to be used in the piece including specific measurements.

Best Hinge Choices Preview 02:06

You will gain an understanding of the various types of hinges and how they integrate into various jewelry designs.

Texturing The Metal Elements 2 lectures

Handmade Surface Textures Preview 07:25

You will learn simple surface texturing techniques that can be used in place of roll printing.

Texture Using A Rolling Mill Preview 09:34

You will learn how to correctly use a rolling mill to produce highly detailed surface textures and patterns on metal.

Preparing The Main Decorative Components 2 lectures

Preparing For Cutting And Beveling Preview 01:53

Prof. Ahr explains the techniques for cutting and beveling to produce the components for the bracelet project.

Beveling The Pieces Preview 02:48

You will learn how to bevel the bracelet segments using a specialized cutting jig.

Creating The Hinge Elements 5 lectures

Cutting The Knuckles Preview 02:47

You will learn how to cut uniform knuckles (or lugs) using a tube cutting jig.

Preparing To Solder The Knuckles Preview 04:11

Prof. Ahr explains how to prepare the bracelet segments for soldering to produce hinges that move freely.

Soldering The Knuckles Preview 02:14

You will learn how to uniformly heat the project components to achieve soldering success.

Preparing The End Pieces For The Clasp Preview 01:40

You will learn how to measure, cut and position items to successfully solder a box clasp to your project.

Soldering The Clasp Preview 03:49

You will learn how to solder a box clasp so that you retain functionality.

Final Assembly Of The Elements Using Hand Made Rivets 1 lectures

Complete The Project With Rivets Preview 05:36

You will learn how to create rivets from wire and how to secure them.