Fabrication Basics
Learn to create jewelry from raw metal stock.
Complete to Earn
+550 XP
Lessons
Introduction to Metal Fabrication
Overview of jewelry fabrication techniques
20 min
+25 XP
Introduction to Metal Fabrication
Overview of jewelry fabrication techniques
20 min
+25 XP
Precious Metals Overview
Understanding gold, silver, and platinum
25 min
+30 XP
Precious Metals Overview
Understanding gold, silver, and platinum
25 min
+30 XP
Essential Fabrication Tools
Tools every bench jeweler needs
30 min
+35 XP
Essential Fabrication Tools
Tools every bench jeweler needs
30 min
+35 XP
Sawing Fundamentals
Master the jeweler's saw
45 min
+50 XP
Sawing Fundamentals
Master the jeweler's saw
45 min
+50 XP
Filing Techniques
Shape and refine with files
30 min
+35 XP
Filing Techniques
Shape and refine with files
30 min
+35 XP
Annealing Metal
Keep metal workable through heat treatment
25 min
+30 XP
Annealing Metal
Keep metal workable through heat treatment
25 min
+30 XP
Soldering Basics
Join metal with heat and solder
40 min
+45 XP
Soldering Basics
Join metal with heat and solder
40 min
+45 XP
Your First Solder Joint
Practice basic soldering
50 min
+55 XP
Your First Solder Joint
Practice basic soldering
50 min
+55 XP
Forming: Bending and Shaping
Create three-dimensional forms
35 min
+40 XP
Forming: Bending and Shaping
Create three-dimensional forms
35 min
+40 XP
Making a Simple Band Ring
Complete project: fabricated ring
60 min
+70 XP
Making a Simple Band Ring
Complete project: fabricated ring
60 min
+70 XP
Dapping and Doming
Create curved forms from flat sheet
30 min
+35 XP
Dapping and Doming
Create curved forms from flat sheet
30 min
+35 XP
Texturing Metal
Add visual interest with texture
25 min
+30 XP
Texturing Metal
Add visual interest with texture
25 min
+30 XP
Finishing and Polishing
The final steps to a professional finish
35 min
+40 XP
Finishing and Polishing
The final steps to a professional finish
35 min
+40 XP
Fabrication Assessment
Demonstrate your fabrication skills
45 min
+75 XP
Fabrication Assessment
Demonstrate your fabrication skills
45 min
+75 XP
What You'll Learn
- Sawing
- Filing
- Soldering
- Forming