Arts & Crafts Jewelry Making 2

Question 1

What is a 'jump ring' in jewelry making?

Accepted Answer

A small open circular ring used to connect jewelry components

Answer

A ring designed for high-impact athletic wear

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A ring setting with a spring-loaded mechanism

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A raised design technique on metal

Question 2

What does 'cold connection' mean in jewelry making?

Accepted Answer

Joining metal pieces without heat using rivets, tabs, or folds

Answer

Shaping metal at low temperatures

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Using cold-cure adhesive to join metals

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A technique for setting pale-colored gemstones

Question 3

Which gemstone ranks highest (10) on the Mohs hardness scale?

Accepted Answer

Diamond

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Ruby

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Emerald

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Sapphire

Question 4

What type of surface finish creates a matte, non-reflective appearance on metal jewelry?

Accepted Answer

Satin or brushed finish

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Mirror-polished finish

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Hammered finish

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Oxidized finish

Question 5

What does 'karat' measure when describing gold jewelry?

Accepted Answer

The purity of gold expressed out of 24 parts

Answer

The weight of gemstones set in gold

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The hardness of the gold alloy

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The size of the gold beads

Question 6

What is 'sterling silver' composed of?

Accepted Answer

92.5% silver and 7.5% copper

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100% pure silver

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75% silver and 25% nickel

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80% silver and 20% zinc

Question 7

What is the purpose of a 'pickle' solution in the jewelry making process?

Accepted Answer

To remove oxidation and flux residue after soldering

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To add a patina or color to the metal surface

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To harden metal after it has been formed

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To clean gemstones before they are set