Student Works
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Jewelry Making Kit
Get familiar with the essential pliers—round nose, chain nose, and flush cutters—needed for professional wire wrapping.
Course Modules
Certified modules in this course
Understanding Materials and Tools: Types of copper wires and their properties and different wire gauges
Copper Wire Shaping Techniques: Various shaping methods depending on wire thickness
Braiding and Weaving Techniques: Manual braiding methods and various weaving techniques
Combining with Other Materials: Incorporating beads and stones with wire shaping
Advanced Techniques: Learning Viking Knit chain technique
Closing and Final Finishing: Various finishing methods to highlight piece quality
Hands-on Projects
Practical projects you'll complete during the course
Metal earrings using shaped copper wire
Chain or bracelet from jump ring, spiral and clasp units
Pendant combining wire and beads
Execute Viking knit as a distinctive chain or bracelet
Small sculpture (sculptural necklace/decorative shapes)
Graduation project: Complete jewelry piece combining multiple techniques
Learning Outcomes
Skills and knowledge you'll gain by the end of the course
Identify types of copper wires and their gauges and choose the appropriate one for each design
Use basic tools for cutting, shaping and braiding safely and professionally
Execute basic wire units such as: jump rings, screws, spirals, clasps, hooks, earrings, chains
Master braiding and weaving techniques in different patterns
Combine wires with other materials such as beads and stones
Execute advanced techniques such as Viking Knit chain
Produce small sculptures using metal wires
Finish and complete pieces professionally to be ready for display or sale
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