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"Learned a lot."
"Richard, is the Best."
"Easy to understand and learn from."
"A hidden gem of instruction."
"Perfect for a 2-5 hour class."
"Amazing technical knowledge."
Student Comments
"Very giving of his time and expertise."
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by Jewelry Makers
Tutoring & Classes
"Casting was fun & easier than I thought."
"Better than social media for sure."
"Now I know how to solder, THANKS!"
"...Couple hours of tutoring made the difference. Highly recommended."
"Tutoring opened areas I'd never considered."
"Your help with my Etsy store is what I needed."
"...Tutoring helped me the most."
You'll work at this Bench in class.
We aquired our gems from dealers that closed after many years.
► Soft to Powerful Flames
► Soldering / Annealing
◆ Innovation - Design - Performance
Our jewelry Tech Richard, has worked over 50 years in the jewelry industry.
Retail jewelry Store owner for 10 years, GIA graduate (Gemological Institute of America), wholesale & retail manufacturer, Pearl Farmer, Jewelry School owner, Author, Documentary Film Maker, Public Speaker & more. His experience is broad and deep. Take advantage of his background... You'll learn a lot and benefit from what you take away from his tutoring, consulting or an in-person class.
Jewelry Business & Bench Work: Phone Tutoring / Consulting: $135 hour.
Career Guidance - Product Marketing - Branding - Working With Stores & Galleries.
Consignment Contracts, Displays - Craft Shows & Social Media Marketing + Bench
techniques. Turn a jewelry making hobby into a Business!
Jewelry Class Suggestions: In-Person - Cost varies with the class.
Torch & Gas Set-up: We'll cover the works so you feel confident 'on your own.'
Soldering: We start with the basics, then cover techniques to produce beautiful work.
Bezel Making: Professional Tricks + How to easily set thick bezels.
Earrings: Make tempered ear posts, friction nut mods & special post soldering.
Rings & Pendants: Procedures covering, design, sizes & more.
Shepherd Hooks: Fabrication Techniques to make the Best ear findings!
Finishing Techniques: hammer, engraved textures, satin, sand blasting & polishing.
Gem Setting: Prongs, Flush setting, Bead setting, Channel & Pave' techniques.
Lost Wax Casting: Cast in Your Class. Wax working + how to make rubber molds.
Jewelry Repair: Silver, Gold, Platinum - Estate & Modern jewelry common repairs.
Electroplating: Easy & safe ways to expand design options & the finished look.
Gems / Pearls / Diamonds: Grading, Colors, Shapes... Know what Sells!
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