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JDMIS Tweets

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    Gem-quality spessartine is uncommon. It is bright orange when pure, but an increase in iron content makes the stone [pt 1] #Gem_Facts

    by JewellerySchool@SG about 7 hours ago

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    darker orange to red. [pt 2] #Gem_Facts

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    The word Amethyst comes from the Greek, meaning "not drunken, without drunkenness". It was believed to protect from [pt 1] #Mystical_Gems

    by JewellerySchool@SG Saturday, 04 February 2012 08:13

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    the effects of wine, especially if held under the tongue while drinking. [pt 2] #Mystical_Gems

    by JewellerySchool@SG Saturday, 04 February 2012 08:13

Metal Clay Certificate Module Upgrades

Former students of JusTanja’s Creative Jewellery Studio and BeadHub may supplement to their skills and existing project work  to qualify for a JDMIS Certificate in Silver Jewellery Fabrication using Metal Clay.

By completing the JusTanja Certificates in Professional Art Clay Modelling (Basic 1) and Designer Art Clay Modelling (Basic 2), as well as the following Upgrade Courses, students will have covered the same coursework as their peers taking the equivalent JDMIS certificate.

Sulphurising & Patina Techniques

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Course Duration : 3 hours
Tuition Fees : $120 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
Enhance your designs with an antiqued look or create modern, geometric and high-contrast pieces. Go beyond basic techniques, learning how to work with large and small designs, how to extend the life of your sulfurising compoind, and ideal temperatures, timings and tips for creating and even patina.
You will learn:
This 'Upgrade' course needed for former students of JusTanja's Creative Jewellery Studio & BeadHub to gain the JDMIS Foundation Certificate in Jewellery Fabrication using Metal Clay. For information about how this course fits into a complete jewellery education, visit our Continuing Education Roadmap
  • How/why sulphurization works;
  • Creative new design possibilities with colour;
  • Quickly and efficient removal of undesirable effects.

* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
 

Silver Finishing Upgrade

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Course Duration : 3 hours
Tuition Fees : $120 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
Raise the production quality of your pieces to a new level,
beyond that which is common in the market today. Perfect your techniques with ultra smooth, mirror or evenly brushed finishes.
You will learn:
This 'Upgrade' course needed for former students of JusTanja's Creative Jewellery Studio & BeadHub to gain the JDMIS Foundation Certificate in Jewellery Fabrication using Metal Clay. For information about how this course fits into a complete jewellery education, visit our Continuing Education Roadmap
  • Correct use of files, sand sponges & other tools;
  • Winning burnishing skills;
  • Fast and effective scratch removal.

* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions .
 

Paper-type Metal Clay Workshop

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Unique Jewellery Creations using Art Clay Silver Paper-type
Course Duration : 4 hours
Tuition Fees : $180 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
You've heard about it and maybe even seen it but not experimented with it yet. Now with the right training and some expert guidance see what you can do with unique clay type!
You will learn:
This 'Upgrade' course needed for former students of JusTanja's Creative Jewellery Studio & BeadHub to gain the JDMIS Foundation Certificate in Jewellery Fabrication using Metal Clay.
For information about how this course fits into a complete jewellery education, visit our Continuing Education Roadmap
  • Learn design styles that lend themselves to this type of metal clay,
  • Practice producing the desired shapes in paper first;
  • Learn special folding, forming & shaping techniques;
  • Properly finish the fired piece to perfection.

* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
 

Open Syringe Work Upgrade

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Open Syringe-work Pendant with Stone Setting
Course Duration : 4 hours
Tuition Fees : $180 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
Your first metal clay syringe project was a tough challenge. Now discover the joy of using the syringe to create beautiful pendants you will be proud to present and wonder why you don't use the syringe-type more often.
You will learn:
This 'Upgrade' course needed for former students of JusTanja's Creative Jewellery Studio & BeadHub to gain the JDMIS Foundation Certificate in Jewellery Fabrication using Metal Clay.
For information about how this course fits into a complete jewellery education, visit our Continuing Education Roadmap
  • Make use of different size tips to obtain a solid design;
  • Efficiently add paste type metal clay;
  • Learn clean-up skills with knife, and other tools before firing;
  • Learn special finishing skills for syringe projects.

* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
 

Wide Band Ring: 'Elsa Perretti' style

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Wide-band Ring, 'Elsa Perretti' style
Course Duration : 4 hours
Tuition Fees : $180 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
This soft flowing design more recently made popular by Designer Elsa Perretti is fashionable and fun to make. Re-discover the important considerations for wide band rings and create a unique piece as each one
develops differently.
You will learn:
This 'Upgrade' course needed for former students of JusTanja's Creative Jewellery Studio & BeadHub to gain the JDMIS Foundation Certificate in Jewellery Fabrication using Metal Clay.
For information about how this course fits into a complete jewellery education, visit our Continuing Education Roadmap
  • Wrap and mould the wide band to the mandrel;
  • Learn the secret of the soft flowing material-look design;
  • Prefect the mirror finish;
  • Make sure the ring size fits perfectly.

* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.