Just getting started with jewellery making? 5 podcast episodes for beginners
Are you ready to start your journey into the world of jewellery making? Here are 5 podcast episodes for absolute beginners - how to get started, what are the essential tools and top tips from our mentor team.
Examples of projects from the Foundation in Silver Jewellery course.
getting started with silver jewellery making
WITH JESSICA ROSE
Jess introduces the Jewellers Academy Foundation in Silver Jewellery. This 5-week course is an in-depth introduction to silver jewellery making suitable for beginners who are looking for a structured, supported online training for their first steps in making silver jewellery from home. Listen as Jess takes us through all the details of this exciting course.
10 ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR GETTING STARTED WITH SILVER JEWELLERY MAKING
WITH LAURA JAYNE
In this episode, Jess chats with jeweller Laura Jayne about 10 essential tools for getting started with silver jewellery making. Laura Jayne teaches the Jewellers Academy Foundation in Silver Jewellery course. To celebrate this she joins us on the show to take us through the absolute essential tools every budding silver jewellery maker needs and shares lots of other useful hints and tips around tools.
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!
MY TOP 10 JEWELLERY MAKING SUPPLIERS
WITH JESSICA ROSE
With so many places to buy jewellery supplies, it can feel overwhelming when you’re first starting out. In this episode, Jessica Rose shares a list of her favourite places to buy supplies, including everything from tools to gemstones to packaging. She also encourages you to join the Jewellers Academy Facebook Group to find recommendations from other jewellers for suppliers in your part of the world.
10 STONE SETTING TYPES FOR SILVER JEWELLERY MAKING
WITH JESSICA ROSE
Setting gemstones in our jewellery is one of our favourite things here at Jewellers Academy. In this episode of the podcast, Jessica Rose talks about ten different stone-setting techniques (and one bonus technique!). Find out more about how they are done and the online Jewellers Academy courses you can use to learn stone setting for yourself.
YOUR NEXT COURSE
FOUNDATION IN SILVER JEWELLERY
Learn to make professional jewellery from home in just 5 weeks with this exciting in-depth introductory programme for beginners.
Plus, to help make it even easier, an optional tool and/or materials kit is available containing everything you need.
FREE JEWELLERY MAKING COURSES
There’s something for everyone, from silver to beading, from beginner to advanced level. Take a look to find your next creative project.