Arnold
CibbuanoJeweller
June 2nd 2006 01:38
Jewellery making is a fun and creative career option for anyone with a talent for three dimensional design and art. Jewellers make fashion items using a variety of materials which can include metals, precious and semi-precious stones, wood, shell, plastics, fibres, crystals and glass. A jeweler must enjoy creating and have a flair for art and three dimensional creations. They must also have a practical knowledge of their materials to understand the design possibilities and limitations of the pieces they devise. Good hand to eye co-ordination and sharp eyesight are also necessary. Small and delicate pieces often require patience and a careful hand. In the case of a piece being commissioned, good interpersonal and communication skills are required. A client may describe what they wish in a piece and the jeweler must be able to creatively capture these ideas and reflect them in the item produced.
Typical tasks performed by a jeweler will include preparing two dimensional drawings to describe intend design proposals for critical review. You must be able to effectively represent a three dimensional idea on a two dimensional medium. Several mechanical processes may be required to produce the final pieces. These include turning, cutting, filing, forming, casting, bending, forging, spinning and linking all performed using specialist power and hand tools. Multi-material pieces may require the use of soldering, screwing, riveting or welding to finish the product. Setting stones in pendants, rings, etc can be difficult and intricate work. Similarly, engravings can be fiddly due to the size of the article.
Jewellery repair is also performed by a jeweler. Clients may wish to have items re-modelled, old part replaced/restored or completely deconstructed and remade using the raw materials. Jewellers may work in retail outlets or in a workshop and sell their products to jewellery retailers. Depending on the type of jewellery created, mass production process may be used or a skilled craftsman may be producing an entire piece from raw materials.
To get into the industry, there are several design courses available to introduce you to the art of jewelry making. You can complete an apprenticeship in Jewellery Manufacture which typically requires a year 10 level of education. TAFE courses and design colleges throughout Australia offer courses in jewellery design. There are also a few university courses available. For further information visit the Jewellers Association of Australia () to find a local training institution.
Typical tasks performed by a jeweler will include preparing two dimensional drawings to describe intend design proposals for critical review. You must be able to effectively represent a three dimensional idea on a two dimensional medium. Several mechanical processes may be required to produce the final pieces. These include turning, cutting, filing, forming, casting, bending, forging, spinning and linking all performed using specialist power and hand tools. Multi-material pieces may require the use of soldering, screwing, riveting or welding to finish the product. Setting stones in pendants, rings, etc can be difficult and intricate work. Similarly, engravings can be fiddly due to the size of the article.
Jewellery repair is also performed by a jeweler. Clients may wish to have items re-modelled, old part replaced/restored or completely deconstructed and remade using the raw materials. Jewellers may work in retail outlets or in a workshop and sell their products to jewellery retailers. Depending on the type of jewellery created, mass production process may be used or a skilled craftsman may be producing an entire piece from raw materials.
To get into the industry, there are several design courses available to introduce you to the art of jewelry making. You can complete an apprenticeship in Jewellery Manufacture which typically requires a year 10 level of education. TAFE courses and design colleges throughout Australia offer courses in jewellery design. There are also a few university courses available. For further information visit the Jewellers Association of Australia () to find a local training institution.
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