
Jewellery Making With Plastic And Metal Short Course
Course description
This course explores the use of several different types of plastics and the ways in which they can be combined with metal to create contemporary and colourful jewellery. We will make jewellery using three different methods of incorporating cast resin into silver and compare that with using sheet materials.
During this short course you will learn some basic jewellery making techniques and technical support will be provided to help you realise your ideas. We will look at how internationally renowned studio jewellers use plastic in experimental ways and information will be given on sourcing materials, including more sustainable plastic options.
Course outcomes:
By the end of this short course you will
- learn 3 different ways of combining resin & metal
- complete at least 3 pieces of jewellery to your own design
- construct the silver parts for the projects using soldering torch
- come away with information of sourcing suitable materials and tools
Level:Beginners
Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older
Clear, easy to understand lessons:
- Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
- New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that's crystal clear and easy to understand.
Experience life on campus:
- Study at Central Saint Martins, Granary Square a world-famous art and design college
- Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
- Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
- Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
- Ask questions of your tutor in real time
- Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
- Experience the many sights of London on your down time
A certificate of completion:
- You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
- As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
- We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
- Certificates are great to complement your cv.
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Topics covered:
You will learn to carve an original design in jewellery wax from which a simple silicone mould is made, allowing you to cast your own reproductions of the object in resin using a range of beautiful opaque and transparent colours.
There will be plenty of time to experiment with embedding objects into the resin and to cast resin into pre-made moulds.
Some of the projects that you will make include a ring and pendant.
You will learn basic jewellery making techniques such as cutting, filing, soldering and polishing to make silver pieces to combine with resin, and also to create pieces from sheet acrylic.
Materials
Please bring with you to the first session:
- An apron
- Sketchbook
- Pencils
- Eraser
- Sensible footwear ie. no 'open toe' sandals
- Hair band (if you have long hair).
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This course explores the use of plastics and how they can be combined with metal to create contemporary and colourful jewellery. You'll learn basic jewellery making techniques and will be given metals and several types of plastics to work with.
Contact us:
- Central Saint Martins
- Telephone +44 (0)20 7514 7015
- Address 1 Granary Square King's Cross London N1C 4AA
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- 1 Granary Square
- King's Cross
- London
- N1C 4AA
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