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Course Overview
On this course we teach the process behind making two popular chain styles: the classic curb chain and the elegant foxtail chain. You will be guided through the essential techniques and tools needed to create these beautiful chains.
Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll apply your skills to design and create an ID-style bracelet. The central panel of the bracelet offers an opportunity for individual creativity, allowing each student to design and craft their own distinctive piece. Explore a variety of techniques to enhance your panel, including textures, etching, articulated stone settings, single large stone settings, flush setting, pierced designs, and the use of mixed metals.
This course is for experienced makers only with an intermediate to advanced level of competence.
If you are a complete beginner we recommend starting with a beginner course before attempting this course since students are expected to know how to design, make and finish their own pieces.
Course fees include solder and saw blades. Metals, findings and a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school.
Cost of course materials can vary based on amount required and fluctuations in market prices.
As a general guide, materials for a single day silver course with semi-precious gemstones are usually between £30-£55. Costs of materials for a full term using silver are usually around £50-£80.
As a student you are responsible for your own safety in the workshop. The most important things to remember are;
A more comprehensive guide to workshop safety can be found in our Workshop Guidelines pdf.
