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  • Jewellery Sch S'pore

    Cleopatra, legend has it, at a banquet in the first century A.D. crushed an expensive pearl and drank it in order [pt 1] #Gems_in_History

    by Jewellery Sch S'pore Tuesday, 27 July 2010 12:58

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    to impress Marc Antony. [pt 2] #Gems_in_History

    by Jewellery Sch S'pore Tuesday, 27 July 2010 12:58

  • Jewellery Sch S'pore

    It takes over 91 oyster years in order to grow enough cultured pearls for a very high quality, matched necklace. #Gem_Facts

    by Jewellery Sch S'pore Monday, 26 July 2010 12:43

  • Jewellery Sch S'pore

    Dravite is a very dark coloured (usually brown) form of tourmaline, rich in magnesium. #Gem_Facts

    by Jewellery Sch S'pore Saturday, 24 July 2010 16:52

Wire Jig work for Jewellery

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Advanced Thread & Wire Jig WorkAdvanced Thread & Wire Jig Work
Course Duration : 2 hours
Tuition Fees : $115 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
Wire jigs use accurately placed pins or guides, allowing you to reproduce perfect shapes in wire. The wire shapes you can make are limitless... derive inspiration from Celtic, Egyptian and Aztech linear patterns or make eye-catching modern shapes using geometric designs.

This short course is a module of the JDMIS Advanced Certificate in Jewellery Fabrication using Thread and Wire. For information about how this course fits into a complete jewellery education, visit our Continuing Education Roadmap
In this short workshop you will learn to use the WigJig Olympus Lite making easy, fast and accurate wire shapes to incorporate in your creations. Make your own bracelet or necklace components during the workshop and learn about clasp and earring hook techniques in the skill demonstrations. Also see the different types of designs you can make using other WigJigs and Jig add-ons. These skills will add a new dimension to the jewellery-making techniques you already enjoy. This 2-hour module is a part of the Professional Certificate in Advanced Thread & Wire Jewellery Design. Advanced Thread & Wire Jig Work

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