The characteristics of a professional finish are highlighted and all past projects are reviewed and perfected. Advanced tools and techniques are then used to create a truly professional finish, all of which are applied to a spectacular final masterpiece project.
Enamelling is an inexpensive and popular method of adding value to jewellery via simulation of inlaid gemstones or the creative use of colour. Practice using modern resins to simulate the depth of traditional enamels using popular modern UV/Epoxy techniques.
The creation of rubber moulds and the use of moulds to make multiples of existing jewellery components are skills required by every professional. Learn to capture and re-use textures, deign elements and entire components for future metal clay creations.
Learn how to minimize waste when working with 22K gold metal clay and how to effectively combine gold, silver and copper clays. For designs that require a tighter budget, ‘Gilding’ techniques with gold leaf represent an affordable and visually stunning alternative to working with solid gold.