Jewelry Design Metalworking and Fabrication Techniques 2

Question 1

What is the term for small spherical beads of metal fused to a metal surface as decoration, common in ancient jewelry?

Accepted Answer

Granulation

Answer

Riveting

Answer

Beading

Answer

Embossing

Question 2

Which alloy is typically used as solder in fine gold jewelry work?

Accepted Answer

Gold solder of slightly lower karat

Answer

Sterling silver solder

Answer

Lead-tin solder

Answer

Platinum solder

Question 3

What technique involves hammering metal from the reverse side to create a raised design on the front?

Accepted Answer

Repoussé

Answer

Engraving

Answer

Chasing

Answer

Stamping

Question 4

What is 'mokume-gane'?

Accepted Answer

A Japanese mixed-metal laminating technique

Answer

A Korean gemstone setting style

Answer

A Chinese wire-weaving method

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An Indian gold inlay process

Question 5

Which gauge system is most commonly used by US jewelers to measure wire and sheet metal thickness?

Accepted Answer

Brown & Sharpe (AWG)

Answer

Metric gauge

Answer

Birmingham Wire Gauge

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Imperial gauge

Question 6

What is the purpose of 'pickling' metal in a jewelry workshop?

Accepted Answer

Removing oxides and flux residue after soldering

Answer

Hardening the metal surface

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Adding color to the metal

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Preparing the metal for plating