[Jewelry making - Article 00123] - Re: [Orchid] Apprenticeships

[Mark Shneyer]

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Karen,

    Jay's reply sounds like a good arrangement. 

    I had started with a friend showing me the basics of making a
    straight and beveled herringbone chain out of silver from melting my
    own material through rolling, drawing wire, annealing, etc.  The
    first ring I sized was my own...He walked away from me and said to
    call him if I needed help.  It took me 1 hour to size that ring. 
    Most of that time was spent wondering what to do. 

    The point is you learn by doing.  I got that tone from Jay's
    response too. I wouldn't pay anyone to be an apprentice...Why would
    they teach you enough to become independant?  They should pay you for
    the work you are able to do for them albeit at trade rates. 

    Since you want to keep your full time job, my suggestion would be to
    find a partime job with a local small jeweler. One who works the
    bench themselves.(You'll find out pretty quickly if they are capable)
     This way you can get some experience in small doses, help out in the
    store, and in return ask for exposure to the bench. It will also give
    you access to help should you need it for projects you undertake on
    your own.  Everyone needs help they can rely on when things get busy
    both on the floor and in the shop.  Think of it as symbiotic
    relationship. 

Good luck,

Mark


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