[Jewelry making - Article 00036] - Re: [Orchid] JA Certification

[Sara Grinnell]

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    Congratulations Ted on deciding to enroll in the JA Bench Jeweler
    Certification. I am currently working on my Senior level and I have
    to say it is challenging, but fun. The best advice I can give you is
    to practice the tests before taking them, afterall, they are
    practical bench tests and the exams are to test your skills. If you
    have a cab to bezel set and solder a bail to, practice soldering
    bails and setting cabs in bezels as much as possible prior to the
    test. The written exams are fairly easy considering most are open
    book, so having as many good, solid reference books such as Jewelry
    Concepts and Technology, The Theory and Practice of Goldsmithing
    among many others will be awesome references for you for many years
    to come, as well as for looking up questions on your tests. 

    Most important of all, enjoy the tests, they represent the work that
    you will be doing as a jeweler. It's not worth feeling pressured or
    stressed out about it, just do your best. People recognize your
    acheivement once you pass the exams and become certified, it's a
    nice feeling of accomplishment. 

All the best, Sara


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