[Jewelry making - Article 01465] - Re: [Orchid] Parent - Child Jewlery project

[brenda]

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Dear All,

    I, too, have a kid project coming up. The local high school art
    instructor has asked my husband and I to help teach a jewelry unit.
    Last year they learned how to form and solder a silver band. This
    year he would like to add simple stone setting. Many of the kids will
    be repeats from last year, but some will be totally new to the
    jewelry unit. The instructor would like help forming the lesson
    plans, as well as ordering the appropriate materials. 

    I've not taught a class before, so I'm open to all suggestions. I
    want to challenge the kids, but not overwhelm them. I'm thinking
    pendant, earring, or ring projects that focus on cutting, filing,
    soldering, and texturing, with simple stone setting might be the
    ticket. I'm thinking round, sturdy stones, cabachon or faceted. I'm
    thinking preformed bezels might be the way to go, and should be
    readily available in sterling. Probably some 16 gauge strip to make
    rings out of, and some 18 or 20 gauge for pendants and earrings.
    Thoughts or opinions? Better ideas? Any good lesson plans already out
    there I should review before I reinvent the wheel? I did look at
    Brian's site from New Zealand and got some ideas. 

    The kids will range in age from 15 to 18, and we will be working in
    silver. The school has equipment for soldering and sanding and
    filing, but I don't believe they have casting facilities. 

    Thanks for any advice you might have. 

Brenda
Nesheim Fuller Design
Mason City, Iowa
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