How Jewelers Approach Work Materials

This diagram shows how jewelers approach working in the field in terms of how they relate to the material. The approaches chosen will 'filter' the results available, that is that what kind of work you do is partly a reflection of the way you approach working with the material. Traditionally much jewelry has been 'cut and bend'. This diagram allows you to examine how you approach working with metal and then perhaps gives you clues about where you might want to experiment so as to push yourself.

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This diagram shows how jewelers approach work materials in terms of how they relate to the material. The approaches chosen will 'filter' the results available, that is that what kind of work you do is partly a reflection of the way you approach working with the material.

Traditionally much jewelry has been 'cut and bend'. This diagram allows you to examine how you approach working with metal and then perhaps gives you clues about where you might want to experiment so as to push yourself.

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Charles Lewton-Brain

Master goldsmith Charles Lewton-Brain trained, studied and worked in Germany, Canada and the United States to learn the skills he uses. Charles Lewton-Brain is one of the original creators of Ganoksin.