DSN U151 - Jewelry Making

Institution:

Northeastern University

Subject:

Description:

Introduces students to jewelry making. Explains the safety regulations for making jewelry as well as the use of jewelry-making equipment and tools (power equipment, pliers, files, saws, etc.). Students work at a silversmith's bench, learning the basic techniques for creating simple pieces of jewelry with design transfer, sawing, filing, soldering, polishing, and simple settings for cabochon stones. Introduces long-lost wax casting methods and wax carving. The aim of the projects is to develop manual and creative ability.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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