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tools
techniques
definition
findings
materials
100
Long thin metal used to construct jewelry by twisting
What is wire wrap
100
move from the point to the handle to remove rough edges
What is a file
100
a electric rotating tool used for drilling and polishing
What is a flex-shaft
100
a small open circle of metal used to attach jewelry together
What is a jump ring
100
Represented by CU on the periodic table
What is copper
200
You choose this tool according to the weight and the marks it will leave
What is hammer?
200
You put this sharp wire teeth down and out into a saw frame
What is a saw blade
200
This rounded shaped stone is usually inexpensive and often used in jewelry.
What is a cabachon
200
This finding holds the back of an earring tight to the ear
What is an earnut
200
This material now sells for 1,600 an ounce.
What is gold
300
These are your second pair of hands when the metal is too small or tough to bend
What are pliers
300
This is an easy and somewhat safe way to etch copper
What is ferric chloride
300
This unique style comes from a combination of Victorian steam power and science fiction
What is steampunk?
300
This fancy finding attaches a necklace to a chain.
What is a bale.
300
This odd putty can be made into any non-shrinking shape.
What is polyform clay
400
This tool is a way to hold your metal as you are sawing it.
What is a bench pin?
400
This is a way to attach metal together with a short flattened wire
What is a rivet
400
Some archeologist estimate that some jewelry is this old
What is 40,000 years?
400
Many people are allergic to this metal
What is nickel
400
These are the primary materials used in jewelry
What is silver, gold and copper?
500
This is a device used to apply intense heat on metal for forming and soldering
What is a torch
500
This ancient techniques allows advanced jewelers to sculpt metal
What is reposse?
500
This setting is named after paving a street.
What is pave
500
When a jeweler is showing their work at a very professional level all of these are custom made for their work.
What are findings?
500
You need to consider this cost when pricing any jewelry
What are material costs