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The document provides an overview of the jewelry making and design course. It outlines that the course will emphasize hands-on jewelry production and critical thinking. Grades will be based 60% on summative projects and 40% on participation. The course will cover various jewelry making materials and techniques like metals, leather, ceramics and more. Students will complete assignments outside of class and a variety of projects on topics like knotting, stamping, soldering and more. The course aims to teach basic jewelry skills and have students participate in art events.

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Jewelrysyllabus

The document provides an overview of the jewelry making and design course. It outlines that the course will emphasize hands-on jewelry production and critical thinking. Grades will be based 60% on summative projects and 40% on participation. The course will cover various jewelry making materials and techniques like metals, leather, ceramics and more. Students will complete assignments outside of class and a variety of projects on topics like knotting, stamping, soldering and more. The course aims to teach basic jewelry skills and have students participate in art events.

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Welcome!

You have elected to be in this class because of your interest in Jewelry


Making or as a required elective. Either way It is my goal to work with you on a
daily basis to help you learn & improve your knowledge and abilities in Jewelry
Making and Design. In your acquisition and development of skills, I expect you to
apply yourself with maximum effort. Remember, it is called artwork because it is
work- not talent alone. This course emphasizes making jewelry as an ongoing
process, where critical thinking and informed decision-making give meaning to
hands-on production.
Your marking period grade will be based on the following items:
60% Summative Projects – includes assigned projects, tests & quizes
40% Participation – includes participation in introductory lessons, daily work,
clean up, and critiques at the conclusion of a lesson.
Your course final grade includes a midterm and final exam or project.
I look forward to a great semester.
Mr.Handlon
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Since this is a hands-on class, it means you must agree to pick up required
materials from school to complete assignments or complete harder alternative
assignments instructed for research and completion. Most work will be completed
outside of class time
Below is a basic course outline of topics and projects we will be covering in class ( may not get to all of
them)

Jewelry Making & Design Course Outline

Jewelry class consists of learning the basics of jewelry creation in various materials,
interpretation, history and critique. There will be a Mid Term & Final that will cover material in
this syllabus. The projects listed are tentative and may vary or change depending on the pace of
the class or materials. Students will also be participating in district and county art events and
shows.
1. Introduction to Jewelry
a. Jewelry Terminology & Equipment
b. Important Safety Procedures & precautions
c. Specific techniques
2. Materials
a. Natural: Hemp, Twine, wood, and leather
Metals: Copper, Silver, and brass
Composite: Ceramic(clay), Glass and wire
Refined: Gemstones
3. Tools
a. Jewelers saw, bench hook and anvil
Propane torch, fire bricks, and third hand
Drill press, Dremel, solder, and polisher
b. Jig, loom, burnisher and plier sets

4. Projects and vocabulary


a. Natural Materials ( knotting, weaving, and tying)
i. Hemp and fiber
ii. Knotted bracelets
iii. Woven necklace
b. Leather ( Stamping, dying and tooling)
i. Stamped and dyed wristband
ii. Designed and burnt key chain
iii. Tooled leather Bracer or neckpiece
c. Metals ( Cutting, Soldering, filing, sanding, polishing & etching)Copper, Brass, and Silver
i. Copper Cuff Bracelet
ii. Brass pendant
iii. Silver Dog Tags
d. Rings
i. Simple Half Round
ii. Twisted and double square
iii. Engraved
iv. Bezeled with a gemstone
e. Composite (Jeweler saws, Jig & Pliers set) Wire
i. Jump Rings and chain construction
ii. Spirals and shapes on a jig
iii. Eye pins, bead wrap, necklace construction
iv. Findings and earrings
f. Ceramic
i. Precious metal clay dangle
ii. Sculpy bead creation
iii. Glass Pendant
g. Combination
i. two or more materials used in the creation of a styled piece
ii. Decoupage Jewelry Box

● Jewelry Making is a Studio Course, homework and testing will be assigned whenever the
demands of the course require it. History, techniques and resource material will be provided
in handouts and reference materials in class.

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