The first hard lesson a new Jeweler learns is
how sharp those saw blades are! They quickly learn to pay constant attention to them. Those
hand-held blades are
extremely sharp and very unforgiving. Jewelers are always slipping with the blade, breaking the blade, or sawing into their fingers! Ouch is right! (Super Glue comes in handy!) Hopefully the sight of your own blood and bones doesn't make you
squeamish!
Repairing Jewelry is no easy work. Jeweler's forceful hands and forearms become very strong from gripping, holding and manipulating Jewelry eight hours a day. Their hands get contorted into horrible cramping, painful positions.
Not to mention how many times they accidentally stab themselves with a sharp pic, or burn themselves on the torch. It happens all the time. Most Jewelers even burn their fingerprints off from grabbing scalding hot Metal Rings before they cool. (Sizzle Sizzle!) Does this sound fun yet?
The heat from the torch will make you hot. The head-piece eye-wear will make your scalp itch and sweat. (Salt will drain down into your eyes) The hunched over position you have to get into will make your neck and back ache. Sounds like a pleasure, eh?
But is it worth it?
You bet! Usually Jewelers will be Jewelers for a lifetime. It starts with a passion and it only gets better with time.
Usually Professional Jewelers who have years of training and experience will also get into the wonderful world of Jewelry Design and Wax Carving. (See picture of a Carved Wax Ring, ready for the Mold and Melting!) Creating stunning pieces with Gold and Gemstones is what Jewelry is all about. Jewelers can let their personality shine through. Every Jeweler sees things differently. It's all Art! That's why the Jewelry Industry thrives today. It's unique!
What do Jewelers actually Create and Design? And what do Jewelers Earn? Read on...
