Tool Making for Stone-Setting | Term One, 2024
Content
Days 1 and 2 will be spent making the tools, and Days 3 and 4 will be spent learning how to use them. This will include:• developing skills in using a grinder for tool-making
• learning how to harden and temper steel
• learning two methods of setting cabachon stones
Objectives
You will:• Further develop your fine motor skills
• Gain confidence with using machinery
• Understand the properties of steel and other metals
• Learn and practice the safety procedures required for tool-making
Outcomes
At the end of this course you will have learned the basics of steel tool-making, and learned how to use the punches you have made, either through completing practice pieces or making jewellery to set stones into. You will have gained knowledge in workshop safety procedures.Tutor: Belinda Hager
- Every Block Week One ( - )
- 9:30am - 4:30pm
- Materials cost: $20 + materials Casual Students: $450.00 + materials
- T2.08 Jewellery
- 11 (Max number of students)
Required Materials:
Fine silver and sterling silver can be purchased before the class (please contact the tutor to ask about this) or from the tutor during the class.Cabachon stones can be purchased from the tutor.