Hydraulic Press Jewellery Course: Creating Hollow Forms

Learn how to use a hydraulic press for cutting, shaping, and creating hollow forms in metal for jewellery making.

Our Hydraulic Press Jewellery Course introduces students to jewellery making techniques using a hydraulic press. Students will learn how to use the press to create hollow forms in metal, as well as how to integrate these components into finished jewellery pieces. The course covers die forming, embossing and silhouette dies providing a foundation for unique and professional-quality designs.

By the end of the course, you’ll have developed the skills to confidently use a hydraulic press for jewellery making and will have created multiple finished pieces.

Course Highlights

Hands-On Experience Learn practical techniques for creating dimensional metal jewellery using a hydraulic press.
Die-Forming & Embossing Master silhouette and embossing dies to shape and texture metal.
Professional Techniques Develop skills in metal forming, patterning, and layering for unique designs.
Safety & Tool Maintenance Gain confidence in using the hydraulic press safely and effectively.
Creative Jewellery Projects Design and complete pendants, earrings, and rings using pressed components.
Finishing & Assembly Explore sawing, soldering and polishing.

What will I learn?

• Hydraulic Press Basics: Learn how to safely set up, operate, and maintain a hydraulic press for jewellery making.
• Die-Forming Techniques: Use silhouette, pancake, and embossing dies to create dimensional and textured metal designs.
• Efficient Production Methods: Learn how to quickly and consistently produce multiple identical jewellery pieces.
• Texture & Pattern: Experiment with embossing techniques using texture plates, organic materials, and custom designs.
• Custom Dies: Learn how to create custom dies to bring your unique designs to life.

Who Should Attend?

This course is for experienced makers with an intermediate to advanced level of competence.

Jewellery Makers & Designers Great for artists looking to add depth, texture, and dimension to their metalwork.
Independent Jewellers Ideal for jewellers who want to produce multiple identical pieces quickly and efficiently.

If you are a complete beginner we recommend starting with a beginner course before attempting this course since students are expected to know how to design, make and finish their own pieces.

Course Materials

Course fees include silver solder and saw blades. Metals, findings, gold solder and a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school.

Custom silhouette and embossing dies are available for purchase and will belong to you. If you have specific designs in mind, they can be made to order at an additional cost. Please contact your course tutor to enquire.