Top Tips for Getting Started With Silver Metalsmithing (podcast episode)
There are so many ways to learn silver jewellery making, so how do you know which methods and teachers are right for you? In this episode, jeweller and Jewellers Academy mentor Kim Thomson shares 7 of her tips for anyone getting started with silver metalsmithing. She talks about characteristics to look for in a teacher, the importance of community, overcoming imposter syndrome, and much more!
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155: Top Tips for getting started with silver metalsmithing
With Kim Thomson
There are so many ways to learn silver jewellery making, so how do you know which methods and teachers are right for you? In this episode, jeweller and Jewellers Academy mentor Kim Thomson shares 7 of her tips for anyone getting started with silver metalsmithing. She talks about characteristics to look for in a teacher, the importance of community, overcoming imposter syndrome, and much more!
Episode Description:
This week Kim Thomson is sharing her top tips for silver metalsmithing (1:19)
1. Identify your aims and priorities (4:31)
2. Learn sequentially (7:28)
3. Build a strong foundation (9:45)
4. Community is invaluable (14:40)
5. Ask “why” (19:30)
6. Be honest about what you don’t know (27:00)
7. Remember the people who taught you (32:25)
How to learn more (39:26)
Resources:
Learn more about Jewellers Academy
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Join the Jewellers Academy Facebook Group
Order your copy of “Start and Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business”
Sign up for one of our diplomas
Silver Jewellery Making for Beginners
10 Days of Silver Jewellery Making
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