I Love Jewelry

It’s tricky because jewelry is jewellery in my country. But however you spell it I love it. I’m studying jewellery at college. I’m in my second year of degree. I’ve made brooches, necklaces, rings and all the settings plus enamelling. But so far only using copper. And this week I set my first gem stone! The only silver we’ve been allowed to touch is tiny bits for soldering! Next year we are allowed to use silver.

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4meAndyou · F

I tried to do all of that on my own, and taught myself, for the most part. I used to find my own stones, and cut them. I used to make my own cabochons. I took one class in advanced jewelry making at the Museum School of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and discovered that I should have spend my money on very basic courses, like soldering, first. But we worked with sterling silver.

Zahra · 22-25, F

You did? I never worked with silver. We do that next year. But I just found I can register my hallmark for free because I’m a student. So I’m just making sure the hall mark is what I want it to be for ever! @4meAndyou

4meAndyou · F

@Zahra You can design your own stamp and have it casted, if you want. I used to have two metal stamps. I have also cast my own lost wax molds using molten nickel, and cast one in art college using molten aluminum.

Zahra · 22-25, F

You sound so advanced. @4meAndyou

4meAndyou · F

@Zahra Not really. As I say, I have had SOME schooling, but I am self taught on the basics...lots of gaping holes in my basics. You are doing it the right way.

Zahra · 22-25, F

I think I am. I have been amazed at how somehow we are being taught so much! But we feel we are so slow! @4meAndyou

4meAndyou · F

@Zahra Do it right, take it slow, learn what they tell you, and you will never be frustrated by your lack of skill and knowledge, as I was.

Zahra · 22-25, F

Oh. Sorry I don’t know your name. I don’t know what to say. @4meAndyou