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!
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
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!
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!
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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?
No. 14 - wire hooped gemstone earrings
Combining wire and beading enables you to create truly unique jewellery designs.
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!
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
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.