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Certificate in Thread & Wire Designer Jewellery

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The JDMIS Basic Thread & Wire certification covers a variety of foundational skills needed to produce quality jewellery using stringing, wire work and weaving techniques. Thread & Wire
Course Duration : 34 hours
Tuition Fees : $1,500 +GST
(Includes all course materials*)

Produce more than 25 fabulous designer jewellery creations during this course

  • Learn design conception for basic to intermediate thread and wire styles
  • Understand the importance and value of using professional grade materials
  • Perfect thread and wire techniques invented for quality jewellery
  • Master the finer aspects of attaching clasps and incorporating embellishments
  • Become skilled in producing superior finished products for discerning clientele
  • Practice cost-saving techniques developed for use with valuable materials
  • Discover how and when chain should be incorporated into jewellery designs
  • Combine these thread and wire techniques to produce unique jewellery

* This program includes all the tools and equipment needed as well as natural minerals, freshwater pearls and manmade materials including Swarovski crystals and pearls. Different types of threads in a variety of sizes, specialized wires in head and eye pin forms of half hard and dead soft quality are also all provided throughout the program.

JDMIS Threand and Wire Designer Jewellery Certificate

Course Synopsis:

Designed for those who have an interest in creating fine jewellery, this professional course delivers information and techniques at a fast pace and focuses on correct methodology and durable design. Portable equipment, supplies and tools lead to effortless practice and excellent results in record time. Numerous fabrication and design tips enlighten the novice to develop into a creative jewellery designer with unlimited possibilities ahead.

Students begin with an understanding of materials and tools used by professionals to create lasting jewellery using stringing, wirework and weaving techniques; then use these to produce a wide range of necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more.

Designers discover how and when to use bead wire, silk, hybrid, and synthetic thread, learn a variety of specialized attachments to clasps, ‘endless necklace’ fabrication methods and design styles. Students learn the variety of metals that jewellery designers can work with and how these affect the ease of use, durability and comfort of the pieces they will create. For designers that enjoy intricate patterns and extravagant creations, flat, three-dimensional and flexible weaving techniques are perfected in many different styles.

Course Project Work:

During this certificate participants create over 25 pieces of jewellery using many styles & techniques; examples include:

Professional Stringing With Knots
Professional Stringing Using Endless Style
Professional Wire work Earrings
Professional Wire work Incorporating Chain
Challenging Wire work Designs and Techniques
Versatile Wire Wrapping
Professional Flat Weaving
Professional 3D Weaving
Professional Fancy Weaving
Certificate in Thread & Wire Designer Jewellery

Whether you are forging a career in the jewellery industry or pursuing your creative dreams, we are proud to guide you towards excellence in your professional development and artistic inspiration!