SILV01 - Introduction to silversmithing. Make a substantial sterling silver ring from sheet material This is up to a 4 hour course which is ideal to introduce you to silversmithing techniques. The class involves an introduction to basic tools used in silversmithing, silver soldering, filling, sawing, annealing to make the silver workable, bending the silver into a ring shape, applying…
SILV02 - Introduction to silversmithing. Melting and rolling silver into a sheet ring. This is a 5 hour course which is ideal to introduce you to more involved silversmithing techniques. Melting and rolling silver into a sheet ring after an introduction on how use an ingot die and a Smith Mini Oxy/Acetylene Melt and cast approximately 14 grams of sterling…
Make a Spinner Ring (5 hour Session) The Spinner or Meditation ring is a very interesting project both for the experienced maker or total beginner beginner. Learn all skills involved in making this amazing project! Learn in a supportive, friendly environment, from an experience teacher. The cost of the silver is in addition to the session. Approx. 16grams of silver will…
5 hour course, Introduction to Delft clay casting including cast-in-place stone setting (sand casting) Sand casting adds a whole new dimension to the skill and possibilities of the jewellery maker’s studio. There is an immediate aesthetic that only this process can offer which can include casting stones in place. The course is intended for the experienced jewellery maker but…
This is a 5 hour session which will require one 12x9mm cabochon and up to 10grms of silver which will include .5mm silver sheet and fine silver bezel wire and 1.5mm diameter silver wire for the ring shank. We can supply the silver needed but feel free to bring your own if required. Please contact us for the current price…
Flush Setting, 3 hour course It is a practical 3 hour course where participants will be introduced to setting a 3mm brilliant cut stone. With a little practice, this essential technique allows very quick, perfect stone setting for your jewellery designs. All materials are supplied including tea or coffee and a comprehensive Flush Setting guide, written by Thinking Hand…
This session is available for those who have some jewellery making experience and want to progress to more advanced procedures. This facility is particularly useful for designer craftspeople wishing to progress with their skills and those wishing to set up their own studio and students looking for new procedures to enhance their design options Being able to use various tools…
Ongoing Jewellery sessions: Silversmithing and Fabrication Continue your learning in metal fabrication. We can help you create your concept and teach you the skills required to fabricate your designs. Does not include materials or consumables, these can be purchased from us if required. Duration: 2-7hrs Price: $36/hr (group session), $72/hr (private session) Availability: Group sessions held weekly, Tuesdays, Fridays…
Stone setting for Wax Jewellery: Part 1 You will learn to make a couple of wax designs to familiarise you with the wax componant of the stone setting process. The designs are made with some inexpensive, large, irregular shaped stones. You will model your design with the stone in place and then remove the stone ready for casting. If you…
Stone setting for Wax Jewellery: Part 2 Return to the studio with your silver cast design created in Part 1 and learn how to set your stone and finish your ring. Prerequisite: Stone Setting for Jewellery, part 1 Duration: 3 hrs Price: $36/hr (group session), $72/hr (private session) Availability: Group sessions held weekly, Tuesdays, Fridays between 8am & 3pm…
Thinking Hand Studios, Standard Wax Kit. Assortment of wax ring/bangle blanks & bag of 50g wax flakes Handmade locally in small batches. (Made in Burleigh Heads Australia)
Cast in Place Stone Setting With Wax This narrated video course provides thoroughly detailed, step by step instructions covering several techniques of cast in place stone setting as well as explanations of the theory to enable you to experiment with the process. You will learn by creating a number of projects to develop your skills. The final exercise will put…