Savoir-faire
Trying Out the Jeweler's Techniques (2 hrs)
Discover the jeweler’s know-how.
About the Course
What expertise is involved in the process of creating a jewel?
After a brief introduction to the techniques, sit down at the traditional jeweler's workbench and participate in four different workshops, guided by the artisans themselves.
Practice sculpting on a piece of jewelry modeling wax and use the jeweler's saw to make cuts into a piece of metal. Learn how to polish and one of the most essential gestures to the setter, consisting of "lifting the grain" in a piece of metal.
At the end of the course, bring your wax gadroon home.
Useful to Know
- You are welcomed by your lecturers, and a refreshment is offered to you before the class starts.
- The course is given by three lecturers, including a jeweler and a stone-setter.
- All necessary equipment is provided on site.
- A certificate is given at the end of the class along with a list of recommendations of books, podcasts, websites, museums related to the course attended.
To Go Further
Join the course "From Design to Mock-up" to explore the first steps in making a piece of jewelry and create a tin jewelry mock-up.
