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filigree maker

Filigree makers create a delicate kind of jewellery, usually of gold and silver, called a filigree.

Description

Filigree makers create a delicate kind of jewellery, usually of gold and silver, called a filigree. They solder together tiny beads, twisted threads or a combination of the two to the surface of an object in the same metal, arranged in an artistic motif.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

jewellery processes

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

imitation jewellery jewellery product categories coining watches and jewellery products cultured pearls

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

repair jewellery operate welding equipment mount stones in jewels clean jewellery pieces select metals for jewellery heat jewellery metals smoothen rough jewel parts perform metal work operate soldering equipment create jewellery select gems for jewellery adjust jewellery apply precision metalworking techniques mark designs on metal pieces perform damascening use precision tools ensure conformance to jewel design specifications use jewellery equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenance evaluate restoration procedures pass on trade techniques perform enamelling record jewel weight cast jewellery metal build jewellery models record jewel processing time develop jewellery designs apply restoration techniques select restoration activities maintain jewels and watches perform wire wrapping estimate restoration costs advise customers on jewellery and watches

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)