[Jewelry making - Article 00077] - Re: [Orchid] JA Certification

[James and Sonya Cantrell]

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Ted,

    I took the Senior and Master level certification from JA.  I'm not
    sure what level you are going for, but go for it!  The tests are
    challenging, but nothing good ever comes easily.  If you are
    unfamiliar with a particular test, practice it before taking the
    test.  I've never had anyone want a silver pill box.  Consequently, I
    had never made one.  So before taking the test I made a practice box
    to get the feel of working with silver in that form.  Alan Revere has
    an excellent video on making the silver box.  It helped me
    tremendously.  He also has a book out called "Professional
    Goldsmithing" that helps with making a basket head from scratch. 
    There are many Orchid people who could ace these tests.  I wish more
    would get certified.  It doesn't make you a better jeweler, but it
    does separate you from the hack down the street.  It's one thing to
    tell customers you are good but the certification from JA makes you
    stand out as a professional. If anyone is interested in taking the
    tests please feel free to e-mail me directly and we can discuss it
    and answer questions directly. 

James S. Cantrell  CMBJ         jscantrell AT terraworld.net


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