Unique Jewellery
Students' Materials List
Tutor : Rex Steele Merten
Students will bring their own metal for individual projects. Silver, Titanium and Copper can be purchased from suppliers who will be available at the School on the first day.
Essential Tools
Jeweller's saw frame and saw blades size 2/0 and 4/0
Ball pein hammer
Ring mandrel (if a ring project is planned)
Hand files: medium-cut, half-round
Needle files:– round, flat, triangular, half-round
Small dividers and a steel ruler
Soldering flux
A range of silver solders: medium and easy
Magnifers (if needed) either reading glasses or head-band type
Round nose pliers
Flat pliers
Metal shears
Millimetre gauge
Tweezers
Notebook and pen/pencil
Desk lamp may be required
Materials
Silver or other metal of students choice; plate & wire
1mm plate and stock gauge, 4 mm square wire are useful
Students may wish to bring gems or gem material of their own
Nice to Have
Flexible shaft for drilling and grinding
Drills and burrs
Some prefer to have their own LP gas soldering torches, although these are supplied by McGregor in the tool room
Miscellaneous
Mask & Safety glasses or face shield – These are provided by the School but you may bring your own if you have them
Safety gloves – garden type OK
Work clothes and covered-in shoes - important
Coffee mug (tea, coffee, milk, sugar etc are not supplied by the School)
Tutor will bring specialized tools
Tools are available from Australian Jewellers Supplies or House of Jewellery who will have a representative at the School on the morning of Monday, 30 June
AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERS SUPPLIES HOUSE OF JEWELLERY
2nd Floor Level 4, 231 George Street
Pavilion Building (Cnr Burnett Lane)
226 Albert Street BRISBANE QLD 4000
Brisbane QLD 4000
Ph: 1300 852 999 or (07) 3229 4955 Ph (07) 3229-0010 or email myles@hoj.com.au
or email: sales@ausjewellers.com.au ask for Josh
IMPORTANT: All electrical equipment required for your class at USQ must be ‘tag-tested' by a qualified electrician prior to arrival in order to comply with Queensland Workplace, Health & Safety legislation. Items include: extension cords, all power tools etc.
Estimated material cost $200.00 plus for metal and tools, $10 to $20 for wax available from the tutor. Experienced students should have most of the equipment.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS.
If you bring any hazardous substance to the McGregor School, could you please ensure that you obtain a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) from the supplier or obtain one from the manufacturer of this substance.
To do this, either ask the supplier from whom you purchase the hazardous substance, or read the contact details on the hazardous substance and contact the manufacturer and ask for a MSDS). Once you have obtained the MSDS, bring it with you to the school, and hand in a copy to the McGregor School office and or the Tutor.
Hazardous substance can be: e.g. solvents, acids, some paint and glues, chemicals, fixatives, fluxes and solders.
If you are unsure, the Supplier and or manufacturer should be able to inform you if the substance is classed as hazardous.