Discover casting & wax production. Prepare & invest wax trees, perform calculations for the metals & cast jewellery to use for channel & pavé settings. Finish your cast pieces to professional standards.
Topics covered
- Wax production, preparation of wax trees and investing waxes.
- Casting process, calculations for various metals.
- Actual casting of wax trees. Cutting sprues and initial clean-up.
- Finishing of castings to professional level in preparation for setting gems.
- Channel setting techniques.
- Practice and completion of channel set RING.
- Pavé setting techniques.
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Tools and materials
Like all JDMIS courses, students receive everything they need to complete all their coursework. This course includes all the tool and reference material needed in order to immediately start producing jewellery.
You will be you taking back your jewellery workbench, high-speed rotary drill, torch and tools of the trade to continue producing stunning jewellery from home.
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Class size and safety
With only 6 students in a class you learn fast and expert international instructors keep you safe in class and ensure you stay safe as you continue to practice this ancient art.
If you are creative and enjoy working with your hands, metalsmithing is much more accessible that you would imagine. You do not need jewellery or art experience to get started, and your classmates come from all walks of life - ensuring an enriching and enduring experience.
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Learning path
Create
This course offers a practical hands-on experience. At the end of the workshop, participants will have produced one or more pieces of jewellery.
Prerequisites
MS300 - Traditional Metalsmithing 3: Metalsmithing with Basic Stone settingsNext Steps (Complementary Metal Arts Specialisation):
NM300 - New Metal Technology 3: Advanced techniques with Moulds to GoldNext Steps (Jeweller's Knowledge):
GT200 - Jewellery Trade Practices 2: Gem Identification Methods and/or
FT200 - Jewellery Fashion Trends 2: Aesthetic Self Discovery and Future TrendsParticipants attending and completing this programme as a stand-alone certification can choose to enroll for the Precious Metal Arts Advanced Diploma.
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Duration
30 hours
1 week (Full-time), or
5 weeks (Part-time)JDMIS runs week-day, weekend and weeknight courses for this popular course. JDMIS also has flexible make-up schedules and graduates can return without cost for refresher courses (subject to availability).
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Course Fee:
Invest in Your Creative Future
One payment. Lifetime access. No recurring fees.
Private Atelier Experience
30 hours exclusive in-studio training with Master Trainers
Exclusive schedules throughout the year, only in Singapore.
Professional Toolkit Included
Included with your Private Atelier Experience
Course Fee:
Invest in Your Creative Future
One payment. Lifetime access. No recurring fees.
Private Atelier Experience
30 hours exclusive in-studio training with Master Trainers
Exclusive schedules throughout the year, only in Singapore.
Professional Toolkit Included
Included with your Private Atelier Experience
Produce a professional Solitaire Ring with 4 prong setting, learn to size, repair & re-tip prongs. Develop bezel settings for faceted gems & create a tapered ring band with thread setting techniques.
Topics:
- Creation of Solitaire ring with 4 prong head.
- Sizing of rings, repair of jewellery and prong re-tipping;
- Bracelet sections with Bezels.
- Bezel setting of a variety of gems.
- Tapered Ring band for thread setting technique on round gems.
- Thread or Bead setting technique on flat surfaces.
- Thread or Bead setting technique on curved ring surfaces.
- Completion and perfect polishing of all projects.
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Tools and materials
Like all JDMIS courses, students receive everything they need to complete all their coursework. This course includes all the tool and reference material needed in order to immediately start producing jewellery.
You will be you taking back your jewellery workbench, high-speed rotary drill, torch and tools of the trade to continue producing stunning jewellery from home.
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Class size and safety
With only 6 students in a class you learn fast and expert international instructors keep you safe in class and ensure you stay safe as you continue to practice this ancient art.
If you are creative and enjoy working with your hands, metalsmithing is much more accessible that you would imagine. You do not need jewellery or art experience to get started, and your classmates come from all walks of life - ensuring an enriching and enduring experience.
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Learning path
Create
This course offers a practical hands-on experience. At the end of the workshop, participants will have produced one or more pieces of jewellery.
Prerequisites:
MS200 - Traditional Metalsmithing 2: Intermediate Techniques & Stone SettingNext Steps (Powder Metallurgy Specialisation):
MS400 - Traditional Metalsmithing 4: Casting Metals and Advanced Stone SettingNext Steps (Complementary Metal Arts Specialisation):
NM300 - New Metal Technology 3: Advanced techniques with Moulds to GoldParticipants attending and completing this programme as a stand-alone certification can choose to enroll for the Precious Metal Arts Advanced Diploma.
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Duration
30 hours
1 week (Full-time), or
5 weeks (Part-time)JDMIS runs week-day, weekend and weeknight courses for this popular course. JDMIS also has flexible make-up schedules and graduates can return without cost for refresher courses (subject to availability).
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Course Fee:
Invest in Your Creative Future
One payment. Lifetime access. No recurring fees.
Private Atelier Experience
30 hours exclusive in-studio training with Master Trainers
Exclusive schedules throughout the year, only in Singapore.
Professional Toolkit Included
Included with your Private Atelier Experience
Ignite your creativity and gain the independence to bring your jewellery visions to life with JDMIS' flagship Metalsmithing course. Unlock a world of unlimited design potential as a skilled metalsmith because you are no longer confined to the constraints of pre-existing components or the availability of specific designs from external suppliers. You have the power to craft bespoke pieces that fully embody your originality and style.
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You will embark on the mastery of shaping and joining metals such as silver & copper and hands-on experience with piercing, drilling, forging, fusing, and soldering. Transform simple metal sheets into intricate, tangible expressions of your artistic vision by adding textures, creating custom thicknesses by rolling out metal sheets, and drawing wires to the precise dimensions. By the end of this course, you'll not only have a collection of your own stunning, wearable art pieces but also the skills to forge ahead in the industry as a proficient metalsmith & creative entrepreneur.
Course outline
Making and Rolling Sheet Metal and Wire
Sawing, Piercing and Drilling Techniques
Roll Printing and Texturing Metals
Hot Joining - Soldering and Fusing
Stone Setting
Professional Finishing
Duration & Training Modes
Duration: 3-5 weeks
Mode: Blended or E-Learning
All important theory and practical demonstrations will now be delivered through asynchronous (self-paced) online learning. This means that students go through most of the learning at their own pace and convenience via a comprehensive series of online videos and attend live interaction sessions (physical or online) afterwards to receive maximum support and guidance under expert instructors to reinforce the learning of key skills and concepts. For more information on different training modes, click here .
JDMIS also has flexible make-up schedules and graduates can return for free for refresher courses (subjected to availability).
Student reviews
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My favourite is Metalsmithing 100. It was life changing for me as it introduced me to a new technique which expanded the possibilities in my jewellery making journey.
- Arathy S. (India)
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I'm going to used my engineering background - mechanical, electrical, artificial intelligence to incorporate into Jewellery product.
- John T. (Singapore)
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It has exceeded my expectation for a first-timer in metalsmithing class.The teachers are awesome and the tools for us to get started are sufficient to make many pieces even after class.
- Ming Jie T. (Singapore)
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Love this course; it's informative and great! Will definitely come back for refresher lessons. It's worth every penny, and they should join as they will learn a lot and it's very applicable! Metalsmithing is my favorite course because it's very hands-on and fun with great instructors! It will be useful to make fine jewellery, which is my goal!
- Shihua L. (Singapore)
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My favourite is still Metalsmithing at this point. I enjoy spending hours crafting beautiful pieces of arts from raw silver sheets and wires.
- Sylvia K. (Singapore)
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Highly recommended course to get your hands-on experience in jewellery related education. I will use my skills for hobby projects.
- Calvin T. (Singapore)
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There is a wealth of information in these courses...Tanja is a very very knowledgeable instructor with lots of patience and enthusiasm in the subject. Very infectious. The blended learning is an extremely helpful and a wonderful mode of learning. I am thoroughly enjoying this course and look forward to participating in the next level. Thank you Tanja!
- Angeline K. (Singapore)
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Excellent grounding in safety, tool usage, techniques. Well worth the time.
- Eli S. (Singapore)
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I think the thrill of learning metalsmithing techniques for the first time was my best experience. (JDMIS is) the best place to take a course. You will not be disappointed.
- Arathy S. (Singapore)
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It's easy to make your own jewellery instead of buying. Metalsmithing for the win!
- Li Yen L. (Singapore)
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I like that I can get "my hands dirty" with hands-on experience.I really enjoy metalsmithing and working with silver! I am very inspired to continue metalsmithing and learning more at JDMIS because I had a fantastic instructor.
- Ow J.W. (Singapore)
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I like both New Metal and Metalsmithing courses. I like them both: very practical and hands-on and able to make jewellery pieces on my own.
- Jenny L. (Singapore)
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Friendly and encouraging atmosphere...This course will help me communicate better with the goldsmiths who will be working on my jewellery designs.
- Swapna K. (Singapore)
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Hands on, messy, very satisfying
- Louise (UK)
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I especially like metalsmithing. I just love to fire and shape things... (Going to) create nice pieces and make some monies!
- Angie
Instructor's profile
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Tanja Sadow
Tanja is an award winning jewellery designer & gemmologist with more than 4 decades of experience educating the jewellery industry across 4 continents. Dean and founder of JDMIS, Tanja works with aspiring artisans as well as top jewellery brand team members to help them achieve brilliance in their careers. Read More -
Michelle Wong
From a microbiologist, Michelle ventured into jewellery crafting as a hobby but eventually wanted to turn it into a full-time career. Michelle is passionate and highly experienced in Precious Metal Arts and Fashion Jewellery Making. Read More
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Learning path
Create
This course offers a practical hands-on experience. At the end of the workshop, participants will have produced one or more pieces of jewellery.
Prerequisites: None
Next Steps: MS200 - Traditional Metalsmithing 2: Intermediate Techniques & Stone Setting.
Participants attending and completing this programme can choose to enroll for the full Precious Metal Arts Diploma
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Tools and materials
Like all JDMIS courses, students receive everything they need to complete all their coursework. This course includes all the tool and reference and metalsmithing materials needed in order to immediately start producing jewellery.
You will be you taking back your jewellery bench pin, a choice of high-speed hanging rotary drill OR bench-top drill depending on your home studio setup, a torch and many tools of the trade to continue producing stunning jewellery from home.
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Course Fee:
Invest in Your Creative Future
One payment. Lifetime access. No recurring fees.
Private Atelier Experience
30 hours exclusive in-studio training with Master Trainers
Exclusive schedules throughout the year, only in Singapore.
Professional Toolkit Included
Included with your Private Atelier Experience
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Take Your Metalsmithing Skills to the Next Level
Ready to elevate your craft? Our Intermediate Metalsmithing Programme is designed for passionate creators who want to go beyond the basics. Discover advanced techniques that transform your designs into professional-quality masterpieces.
In this course, you will:
This is your opportunity to refine your skills, explore new possibilities, and craft jewellery that truly stands out.
Course outline
Pedestal prong setting for cabochon gems
Create jewellery settings from raw materials to manufacture secure, multi-pronged settings for cabochon gems of any shape or size. Starting with round wire, roll it evenly flat and shape it to precisely fit the contour of the gem. With the leftover wire rolled to ½ round create the bail and prongs. Solder all parts onto the frame symmetrically, polish to a high shine before setting the gem with the new tools provided in the kit.
Rolling mill techniques and Roll Printing
Explore methods for transforming round wire into specialized wire profiles that suit unique design requirements for prongs and bails and discover roll printing a technique where textured materials - such as fabric, paper, or organic items - are passed through a rolling mill with sheet metal to imprint patterns adding texture and enhancing contrast. These skills allow jewellers to create bespoke components and unique designs that elevate the originality of their work.
Cold connections, rivets, eyelets and creative cold joining options
Master techniques for joining metal parts without heat, enabling the creation of movable or mixed-material designs. These approaches are essential for complex jewellery pieces where soldering is impractical. Brass and copper rivets and eyelets are provided in various lengths and wire is used to produce invisible connections which give the illusion of a soldered join.
Working with pre-made Bezel and Prong settings
Understand how to integrate commercial components into custom designs while maintaining craftsmanship quality. This knowledge helps jewellers save time without compromising on durability or aesthetics and gives a competitive edge in today’s challenging market. By learning to work with standard components, jewellers can offer clients faster turnaround times and cost-effective solutions without sacrificing originality or value.
Basic Filigree Techniques – Art of the ancient Greeks
Learn to twist, shape, and solder delicate wires to form intricate ornamental patterns. Filigree work demands patience and precision, making it a hallmark of advanced jewellery artistry. This technique not only enhances the visual appeal of a piece but also reflects the jeweller’s mastery of fine craftsmanship and historical design traditions.
Basic Granulation – Working with Argentium
Learn about the benefits of Argentium when using this technique. Discover how to create and fuse tiny metal spheres for decorative effects that enhance jewellery designs. Consistency in size and placement is key to achieving professional-quality granulation. Mastering granulation requires precise heat control and meticulous surface preparation, as even minor errors can prevent proper fusing.
Duration & Training Modes
Duration: 3-5 weeks
Mode: Blended or E-Learning
All important theory and practical demonstrations will now be delivered through asynchronous (self-paced) online learning. This means that students go through most of the learning at their own pace and convenience via a comprehensive series of online videos and attend live interaction sessions (physical or online) afterwards to receive maximum support and guidance under expert instructors to reinforce the learning of key skills and concepts. For more information on different training modes, click here .
JDMIS also has flexible make-up schedules and graduates can return for free for refresher courses (subjected to availability).
Student Reviews
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Metalsmithing was my favorite, followed by gem education. I loved the detail and metal work involved in Metalsmithing, and that I now feel equipped to create anything I see! And, there are quick and easy projects that can be made for fun too.
- Laura C. (United States)
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Metalsmithing 200 is great fun... Yes, this is the best place to learn from and Tanja is a fabulous teacher!
- Shuk Weng K. (Singapore)
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My favourite course is MS200 because it’s finally coming together and you can apply the knowledge gained in MS100 to more interesting projects. Very satisfying to make own pieces despite the challenges.
- Geraldine W. (Singapore)
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I really enjoyed MS200 as it really built upon the MS100 basics , but allowed for more individual creativity in the designs
- Saher L. (Pakistan)
Instructor's profile
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Tanja Sadow
Tanja is an award winning jewellery designer & gemmologist with more than 4 decades of experience educating the jewellery industry across 4 continents. Dean and founder of JDMIS, Tanja works with aspiring artisans as well as top jewellery brand team members to help them achieve brilliance in their careers. Read More
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Learning path
Create
This course offers a practical hands-on experience. At the end of the workshop, participants will have produced one or more pieces of jewellery.
Prerequisites:
MS100 - Traditional Metalsmithing 1: Foundation Metalwork Skills and ExperienceNext Steps (Powder Metallurgy Specialisation):
MS300 - Traditional Metalsmithing 3: Metalsmithing with Intermediate Stone settingsNext Steps (Complementary Metal Arts Specialisation):
NM100 - New Metal Technology 1: Creative Silver Modelling TechniquesNext Steps (Jeweller's Knowledge):
GT100 - Jewellery Trade Practices 1: Gem and Jewellery Trade Secrets and/or
FT100 - Jewellery Fashion Trends 1: Epic and Contemporary TrendsParticipants attending and completing this programme as a stand-alone certification can choose to enroll for the Precious Metal Arts Diploma.
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Tools and materials
Like all JDMIS courses, students receive everything they need to complete all their coursework. This course includes all the tools and reference material needed in order to immediately start producing jewellery.
Having already completed MS100, you have your own jewellery workbench and basic tools. In this module you receive more valuable intermediate tools needed by the professional jeweller.
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Course Fee:
Invest in Your Creative Future
One payment. Lifetime access. No recurring fees.
Private Atelier Experience
30 hours exclusive in-studio training with Master Trainers
Exclusive schedules throughout the year, only in Singapore.
Professional Toolkit Included
Included with your Private Atelier Experience
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What is Metal Clay
After taking part in JDMIS' New Metals Technology I, II & III courses, you would have completed a myriad of beautiful eye-catching Metal Clay jewellery pieces by now. Yet there is still more to learn!Further your mastery in this unique form of jewellery making
Experiment with an interesting form of metal work that originated from Japan known as Mokume-Gane. Learn to inlay one metal into another and the considerations taken to ensure these methods of jewellery crafting turn out as beautiful as you envisioned them.
This is the fourth and final part in a series of our improved 30 hour "Experience" programmes that includes more projects and materials to ensure you build the confidence to create professional level jewellery.
Course outline
With experience comes the confidence to work with better quality materials. Master the combination of 22 karat gold into your designs, as well as how to fuse gold-leaf to silver designs to achieve an opulent look without the cost of solid gold. As well as working with the finest materials, mastery of metal clays requires expertise in creating moulds and patterns to produce consistent lines of precious metal jewellery.
In-lay Technique with Silver and Brass
Sculptural Designs for Wrist Jewellery
Art of Mokume-gane
Mixed Metal Cintering
Master Metal Clay Projects
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Tools & Materials
Like all JDMIS courses, students receive everything they need to complete all their coursework. This course includes all the tools and reference and jewellery fabrication materials needed in order to immediately start producing their very own pieces of jewellery.
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Learning path
Create
This course offers a practical hands-on experience. At the end of the workshop, participants will have produced one or more pieces of jewellery.
Prerequisites:
NM300 - New Metal Technology 3: Advanced techniques with Moulds to GoldNext Steps (Complementary Metal Arts Specialisation):
MS300 - Traditional Metalsmithing 3: Metalsmithing with Basic Stone settingsNext Steps (Advanced Jeweller's Knowledge):
GT200 - Jewellery Trade Practices 2: Gem Identification Methods and/or
FT200 - Jewellery Fashion Trends 2: Aesthetic Self Discovery and Future TrendsParticipants attending and completing this programme as a stand-alone certification can choose to enroll for the Precious Metal Arts Advanced Diploma.
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Duration
30 hours
1 week (Full-time), or
5 weeks (Part-time)JDMIS runs week-day, weekend and weeknight courses for this popular course. JDMIS also has flexible make-up schedules and graduates can return without cost for refresher courses (subject to availability).
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Course Fee:
Invest in Your Creative Future
One payment. Lifetime access. No recurring fees.
Private Atelier Experience
30 hours exclusive in-studio training with Master Trainers
Exclusive schedules throughout the year, only in Singapore.
Professional Toolkit Included
Included with your Private Atelier Experience