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They work with precious materials (metals, gemstones, etc.). They use various techniques to create jewelry and use design concepts, sketching, and CAD (computer aided design) to come up with ideas.

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"it is the integration of this added layer of “craft”- of touch, texture, art, and detail—that adds so much to how a building lives and can be experienced. The engagement with materials adds a whole new dimension to both the disciplines."

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What role do crafts play in architecture – RTF | Rethinking The Future

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Backyard cottages (from this point forward referred to as "ADU's") are separate and smaller housing units within a property, often used for a variety of purposes such as renting, housing for guests, or a home for elders.

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ADU's will be crucial in supporting 3 different demographics; those under the poverty line, the elderly, and a % of disabled persons.

This means that the housing design developed MUST address common accessibility concerns, and the housing MUST be affordable.

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Could be effective to take what is effectively a 2-story space and separate it into a 4-story construction.

While the actual space isn't much different than 2-story space (still the same general amount of room used), the stairs could allow more storage underneath (once headspace is accounted for).

Furthermore, it gives a more compact yet in depth home.

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What is a Jeweler?

A jeweler is an artisan who uses metals, gems and other materials to create adornments like bracelets, earrings, rings, and necklaces. They might also be called upon to repair, adjust, clean, and appraise pieces of jewelry.

The history of jewelry making goes back thousands of years. In fact, there is evidence that the people of Africa were making jewelry as far back as 75,000 years ago. Throughout its long history, jewelry hasn't only been used as adornment or decoration. It's also been used as currency, and as protection against evil. Today, skilled jewelry artists have many career opportunities.

What does a Jeweler do?

A jeweler might find themselves performing many different tasks at any given time. Jewelry design is perhaps the most creative aspect of this career, and requires a great deal of imagination and artistic skill. But jewelry artists also make, repair, clean and restore jewelry pieces. Some also specialize in appraising jewelry, using a combination of research and direct evaluation to determine a piece's worth.

Many jewelry artists do most of their work at a workbench, using tools similar to those jewelry crafters have been using for centuries to create and repair pieces of jewelry. However, many new technologies have found their way into the craft. For example, lasers are often used to cut gems and engrave intricate designs into precious metals. And, with computer-aided design (CAD) technology, a model of a piece of jewelry can be created on a computer. This allows the creator to see how the piece will turn out before they waste valuable resources on what could be a flawed design.

Are you suited to be a jeweler?

Jewelers have distinct personalities. They tend to be artistic individuals, which means they're creative, intuitive, sensitive, articulate, and expressive. They are unstructured, original, nonconforming, and innovative. Some of them are also realistic, meaning they're independent, stable, persistent, genuine, practical, and thrifty.

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What is the workplace of a Jeweler like?

While many jewelers are self-employed, others might work in retail stores, in jewelry repair shops, or in jewelry manufacturing plants. Those who work in retail jewelry stores often spend a lot of time interacting with customers, either helping them choose pre-made pieces, or taking orders and instructions for custom pieces. Jewelry store employees often earn a commission for each piece of jewelry they sell.

Those who work in repair shops usually spend a lot of time alone, with little or no supervision. While those who work in retail settings often have set schedules, they might also have to work on holidays, when customers often visit jewelry stores.

It is estimated that about 50% of all jewelry artists are self-employed. Self-employed jewelry artists are able to set their own work hours. In fact, many work from their own homes, where they'll usually have a workshop or studio in which they make jewelry. Self-employed jewelry makers often sell their wares at craft fairs and trade shows. Many have also started to sell their work online.

Many artists who make jewelry end up opening jewelry stores of their own. While this is a competitive field, those who are able to build a solid reputation in the jewelry trade are often very successful as jewelry merchants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Jewelers like?

Based on our pool of users, jewelers tend to be predominately artistic people. As long as jewelers are imaginative, creative, and artistic, jewelry will remain a marketable product that consumers will seek to own.

Should I become a Jeweler?

You will be better equipped to answer this question if you first consider the following skills and abilities that jewelers typically possess:

An eye for detail
Designing, creating, appraising, repairing, and cleaning jewelry all require concentration and patience. The occupation calls for constant attention to detail.

Hand-eye coordination / Arm and hand steadiness and control / Manual dexterity
The work of jewelers is precise. It demands that they move their hands and fingers accurately and exactly to grasp, manipulate, and assemble very small pieces.

3-D visualization skills
The ability to imagine how a piece of jewelry might look once it is created or after its shape is altered or its parts are rearranged is invaluable to jewelers. It allows them to envisage a design in three dimensions.

Artistic ability and a knowledge of popular jewelry styles These characteristics are important for jewelers who will be working with customers, analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. Many bench jewelers, however, are not designers and simply execute designs conceived by others.

Interpersonal skills
Some jewelry makers do not have direct contact with customers, particularly if they work for a design or retail firm that hires designers and sales associates for this role. However, considering the growth in popularity of customized pieces of jewelry, communication and interpersonal skills are becoming increasingly valued among jewelers, who are likely going to need to interact with both designers and customers to understand how they envision a custom design.

A strong sense of integrity and honesty Jewelers are often entrusted with pieces of jewelry that are valuable either monetarily or sentimentally, or both. Trustworthiness and integrity are therefore especially important qualities in a jeweler.

Passion A passion for your product will go a long way in bringing you success in the field. If you have a genuine interest in and appreciation for jewelry, gemstones, and precious metals, your passion will be evident to employers and to clients.

Consider, as well, both the satisfying and demanding aspects of this career:
Satisfying aspects
* Creative work * Precise, detailed work * Pleasant working conditions
Demanding aspects
* Possibility of eye strain resulting from a lot of detailed work * Concentration required due to often working with tiny objects * Working alone * Sitting for long periods of time; physical and mental strain

Anyone opting for a career as a jeweler should also be prepared to work with pliers, files, saws, hammers, torches, soldering irons, and a variety of other hand tools.

Steps to becoming a Jeweler

There are several possible educational tracks to becoming a jeweler. All of them, however, start with high school and involve ongoing career-long learning.

Are Jewelers happy?

Jewelers rank as moderately happy among careers. Overall they rank in the 61st percentile of careers for satisfaction scores. Please note that this number is derived from the data we have collected from our Sokanu members only.

It has been said that genuine happiness arises in the context of our relationships with others. This might, at least partially, explain the considerable happiness quotient of jewelers. Even though many jewelers work alone, the end product they deliver has the capacity to bring great satisfaction to the customers and designers that commission their work and, by extension, to themselves as well.

How long does it take to become a Jeweler?

The length of time that it takes to become a jeweler will depend on the chosen learning track.

Aspiring jewelers able to secure an apprenticeship without any formal training may enter the field in relatively short order. Today, however, this route to the career is rare. It is more likely that employers will look for new-hires who have completed some related courses or an applicable six-month or one-year program at a vocational school or community college; or who have earned a two-year Associate's Degree from a university or art institute.

Prospective jewelers seeking a higher level of learning and those planning to operate an independent business may choose to earn a relevant four-year Bachelor's Degree. Some may even spend an additional two or three years completing a Master of Fine Arts program.

Jewelers are also known as:
Bench Jeweler Retail Jeweler Jeweller Jewelry Designer Jewelry Maker Jewelry Repairer

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A jeweler is an artisan who uses metals, gems and other materials to create adornments like bracelets, earrings, rings, and necklaces. They might also be called upon to repair, adjust, clean, and appraise pieces of jewelry. The history of jewelry making goes back thousands of years.

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The artistically designed handrail is an example of craft being used to make an important and functional portion of the staircase.

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See the size of attached image. The structure is small, compact, and able to support very few individuals.

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Issue: Entering the building with lesser mobility.

Solution: Enable the ability to enter the house somewhere without steps. This may look like a main entrance having a few steps, but a garage having no steps for entry.

Issue: Kitchen Usability

Solution: Lower countertops to reasonable height (which accounts for both wheelchairs to use and standing use). Widen kitchen space to allow for easier movement.

Issue: Access to Essential Rooms

Solution: If the choice is made to build with vertical elements, place kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom downstairs. This will allow for the use of basic rooms without traversing stairs.

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This design allows for a separate living room, dining room, and kitchen, all by cleverly splitting one big room with a small partial wall.

This wall acts as cabinets and countertop space for the kitchen, while becoming a simple plain wall on the other side. All the while, it doesn't actually create another room, giving the area a connected feel.

Could be used to create a workspace for the craftsman within a bigger, multipurposed room.

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What tools, items, and furniture do Jewelers require for their work? (that I should account for)

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What tools, items, and furniture do Jewelers require for their work? (that I should account for)

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Jewelers Workbench: Rough size: 39" x 19.5" x 39"

Soldering Space

Nearby Water Source

Uncarpeted Workspace

Good Ventilation

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While a seemingly unimpressive image at first, it's important to remember every roof tile for this house was nailed by hand and every brick was played by some person or another.

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Bigger than Example 1 and allows for more horizontal room. This style is preferrable.

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SUMMARY: MOBILITY ISSUES

Difficulties entering a home, using the bathroom, and using the kitchen.

Residents with wheelchairs or walkers may not be able to access certain rooms or floors in their homes.

Residents may also have to depend on others to complete daily tasks like laundry or food preparation

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Floors that were designed and hand placed expertly in order to add a pleasing appearance to an essential feature of the house.

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It seems some houses that come in this kind of size (or at least, the size we will be designing) are vertically structured. These buildings are commonly built with lofts and storage that goes up because it allows for more room in the home. However, there are also horizontally structured ADU's. Both types of buildings are compact due to lesser space.

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This wall has had dozens of planks cut, furnished, and hand placed into a pattern that is aesthetically pleasing.

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Over three-quarters (77%) of American households cannot afford a median-priced home in America, which is $495,750 in 2024.

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Affordable Housing Statistics: Our 2024 Report

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Unaffordable homeownership continues to plague many Americans. These affordable housing statistics uncover the struggles that can make buying a home difficult.

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Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2018-2022: $328,300 (See "Lewisville General Demographics").

Average house cost: $406,000

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What is the housing market like in Lewisville today?

In July 2024, Lewisville home prices were up 5.5% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $406K. On average, homes in Lewisville sell after 24 days on the market compared to 17 days last year. There were 56 homes sold in July this year, down from 73 last year.

Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

To compare other locations to the Lewisville and Learn which U.S. housing market, enter a city, neighborhood, state, or zip code into the search bar. home features in Lewisville add value to a home.

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Lewisville Housing Market: House Prices & Trends | Redfin

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The Lewisville, TX housing market is very competitive, scoring 75 out of 100. The average Lewisville house price was $437K last month, up 9.3% since last year.

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A large overhang stretching from the larger building would allow for a patio. This would become an outdoors segment of the structure.

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An ADU with less vertical movement may be ideal for this project; it allows for better accessibility for the disabled and elderly.

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U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Lewisville city, Texas

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Frequently requested statistics for: Lewisville city, Texas

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Assignment and Personal Design Requirements

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Assignment and Personal Design Requirements

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1) Sleeping space, bathroom with basic amenities (ie. toilet, sink, shower), gathering space, kitchen and eating space.

2) Suitable location with abilities to support the given client's craft.

3) Parking space (no preference for enclosure)

4) Outdoor space in some capacity (patio, deck, etc.) that also connects/links to original structure,

5) Adaptive to temperatures (in the fashion that it required less heating/AC throughout the year).

6) Works with City of Lewisville requirements and zoning regulations.

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Plot Size: 50' x 150'

Main Dwelling: ADU must have ten feet of separation from the main dwelling.

Floor area: must be a minimum of 400 sq ft. and a maximum of 800 sq ft. or 50% of the main dwelling, whichever is greater.

Design: Compatible with main building.

Height: Not taller than main dwelling.

Misc. (5’) feet from any lot line, or 3’ from
the rear alleyway.

Parking: Accessible from main driveway, parking space "cannot be tandem",

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A design involving multiple small structures is interesting. See other notes for further details.

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Potentially adding a glass structure not unlike a hallway between the buildings would allow for both the feeling of one house, yet also support the nature-connectivity of the design.