16 free online jewellery tutorials for jewellers on lockdown

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We are living through some tough times. If you are self isolating or are on lockdown it can feel very lonely. Know that there are jewellers all over the world that are feeling just like you - we are all in this together.

Here at Jewellers Academy we are determined to help as much as we can which is why we’ve brought together a list of all of our free jewellery making resources just for you. Covering silver jewellery, stone setting, wax carving, metal clay, adding gold, beading and wire - now is a great time to pick something you’ve always wanted to learn and give it a go!

 
16 free online jewellery tutorials for jewellers on lockdown from jewellers academy
 

No 1. - silver stacker rings

This is a great option for beginners. Learn about the tools and materials you need as a jeweller and basic soldering techniques to create silver stacking rings

Silver Jewellery Making Free Online Course >

 
silver stacking rings free online tutorial from Jewellers Academy
 

No. 2 - Silver Bar Necklace

Suitable for beginners, learn about the basic tools you need to make silver jewellery and then learn how to make your own silver bar necklace. Texture it or leave it plain - this is a statement look.

And team this free course up with number 5 on our list to further personalise your jewellery!

Silver Jewellery Making Free Online Course >

 
silver bar necklace free online tutorial from Jewellers Academy
 

No. 3 - make a stone set ring

A great introduction to stone setting in silver, this free online course covers how to make a silver ring and set a stone using pre-made bezel cups. A great skill to learn if you love a bit of colour in your jewellery!

Make a Stone Set Ring >

 
make a stone set silver ring free online tutorial from jewellers academy
 

No. 4 - Bezel setting

The next step up from using pre-made bezel cups is to make your own bezel settings. You need to master this if you are going to set irregular shaped stones. This tutorial covers hints and tips to learn this skill

Bezel Setting Gemstones >

 
bezel setting free tutorial from Jewellers Academy
 


No. 5 - hand stamped jewellery

Have you ever wanted to make personalised jewellery? It makes a great gift and is a popular purchase from jewellers in business. Learn how to stamp metals and create your own bespoke designs

Hand Stamped Silver Jewellery >

 
Handstamped silver and copper jewellery free online tutorial from Jewellers Academy
 

No. 6 - creating your own safety pickle

Jewellers pickle is used to clean up metal after soldering a metal. You can buy pickle from jewellery suppliers but you can also make it from household items - handy if you’re on lockdown!

Creating your own safety pickle >

 
making your own safely pickle free tutorial from jewellers academy
 

No 7 - Polishing to a mirror finish

Polishing your jewellery, especially to a mirror finish, takes practice. Take a look at our free tutorial for some hints and tips on how to do it.

Polishing to a mirror finish >

 
how to polish to a mirror finish free tutorial from jewellers academy
 

No. 8 - make a wax carved ring

Jewellers wax is a fantastic material that you can use to carve shapes that you wouldn’t be able to create with traditional methods. Wax pieces are then sent away to a jewellery caster and cast in the metal of your choice including bronze, silver or gold. In this free tutorial you will learn how to size, carve and shape wax to make a ring.

Make a Wax Carved Ring >

 
Make a wax carved ring free tutorial from Jewellers Academy
 

No. 9 - make a gold coin necklace

Learn to add gold leaf to your metal clay creations using the Korean technique of keum boo. Create this gorgeous coin necklace or use the technique on your own designs.

Adding Gold to Metal Clay >

 
learn the keum boo technique for free with Jewellers Academy
 


No. 10 - make a silver and gold acorn

In this project learn how to use accent gold for silver paste on your silver clay creations. The paste adds a two-tone metal feel and is a more affordable way of working with gold and silver

Adding Gold to Metal Clay >

 
Make a silver and gold acorn free online tutorial from jewellers academy
 

No. 11 - Make a silver and gold raindrop necklace

Did you know you could set a piece of gold directly into silver clay? In this free tutorial learn how to add gold grain to your silver clay jewellery designs

Adding Gold to Metal Clay >

 
Silver and gold raindrop necklace free tutorial from Jewellers Academy
 

No. 12 - Making Silver Clay embellishments

Metal clay is a flexible material and there are lots of innovative ways you can use it to create embellishments. This free tutorial shows you some ways to do that and will definitely get your imagination going!

Making Silver Clay Embellishments >

 
make silver clay embellishments free tutorial from jewellers academy
 

No. 13 - beaded jewellery for absolute beginners

Beaded jewellery is a great addition to your jewellery making skills. You need very little equipment and will quickly be making your own bespoke pieces in your choice of colours. Or why not try using semi precious gemstone beads?

Beaded Jewellery for Absolute Beginners >

 
beaded jewellery for absolute beginners free tutorial from jewellers academy
 

No. 14 - wire hooped gemstone earrings

Combining wire and beading enables you to create truly unique jewellery designs.

Introduction to Gemstone and Wire Jewellery >

 
wire hoop gemstone earrings free tutorial from jewellers academy
 


No. 15 - beaded stacking bracelets

Once you’ve learnt the technique for making beaded stacking bracelets you’ll be making them in lots of different colours and stacking them up your wrist!

Introduction to Gemstone and Wire Jewellery >

 
Beaded stacking bracelets free tutorial from Jewellers Academy
 

No. 16 - Silver Rose Studs

This is an old tutorial but with over 180,000 views on youtube it’s been popular! Learn how to use wire to create your own design of rose studs

Silver Rose Studs >

Rose studs free online tutorial from Jewellers Academy

 
the jewellers retreat from jewellers academy
 

You’re invited to the Jewellers Retreat

All around the world we are experiencing unprecedented events.

  • If you are on lockdown and feeling isolated

  • If you are anxious about yourself, your family and your business

  • If you feel like you've lost your creative mojo

Please know that you are not alone.

If you are feeling any or all of this then we would love to invite you to our very special FREE Jewellers Retreat.

When? Tuesday 14th - Thursday 16th April 2020, 7.30-9.30pm BST daily

Where? Online. Because, lockdown

We will have sessions in yoga for jewellers, finding your calm and much more. Click the button below to find out more and join now for free.

We can’t wait to welcome you.