10 free online jewellery making courses for you this Christmas
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!
I hope you are enjoying the holidays with loved ones.
I know for some people that's not possible this year. Please know that if this is you, I'm thinking of you and sending you all the love.
And even if you are lucky enough to have loved ones around you, sometimes we all need a little creative break. So I thought I would share a little gift from Jewellers Academy - 10 FREE online jewellery making tutorials
There's something for every jeweller including silver and gold jewellery, stone setting, wax carving, beading and wire.
Take a look and pick your Christmas jewellery making challenge 👇
Silver Stacking Bangles
For beginners
SILVER JEWELLERY MAKING FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
This is a great course to try to see how you like making jewellery from silver. Learn about the tools and materials you need as a jeweller and basic soldering techniques to create silver stacking rings and a silver bar necklace
Silver Jewellery Making Free Online Course >
2. SILVER STACKING BANGLES
This course is perfect for you if you are a beginner. Learn how to shape your own bangles from silver wire, texture, hammer and solder to make your own unique designs. We love the jangle of bangles!
Twisted Hoop Earrings
For intermediate/advanced jewellers
TWISTED HOOP EARRINGS
3. Develop your skills in silver and gold jewellery making. Experienced tutor Barbara Yarde takes you through the process step by step to make these twisted hoop earrings.
Twisted Hoop Earrings Free Online Course >
INTRODUCTION TO CLAW SETTING
4. f you love gemstones as much as we do then the claw/prong setting is a fantastic skill to master!
Make a Wax Signet Ring
For wax carvers
5. MAKE A CARVED RING
Perfect for beginners to wax carving, try this course if you've always wanted to give wax a go. If you love more organic shapes and forms then this one is for you!
Make a Wax Carved Ring Free Online Course >
6. MAKE A WAX SIGNET RING
This course is more advanced than the one above. You will learn to apply your designs to your wax piece, remove excess wax and size your ring. Following that, Stelios will show you how to file your wax piece into shape, remove any file marks and sand and refine the piece ready for casting.
Make a Silver Name Necklace
For metal clayers
7. MAKE A SILVER NAME NECKLACE
Personalisation in jewellery is very popular so I'm really pleased to share some of my own hints, tips and tricks in this mini-course. On this course you will learn how to personalise your silver jewellery with a name or important date, how to set a fireable birthstone and how to make a unique textured silver charm.
Make a Silver Name Necklace Free Online Course >
8. ADDING GOLD TO METAL CLAY
Learn to add gold to your metal clay creations. This free course covers keum boo/gold leaf, gold accent paste and gold nuggets. Create this gorgeous coin necklace or use the technique on your own designs.
Gemstone and Wire Jewellery
For beaders
9. 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 Free Online Course >
10. GEMSTONE AND WIRE JEWELLERY
Combining wire and beading enables you to create truly unique jewellery designs including beaded earrings and stacking bracelets.
Introduction to Gemstone and Wire Jewellery Free Online Course >
If you already have an account with us, login first before clicking the links above so you can add your free course to your account.
I'd love to see what you make so do please share in the Facebook group > or tag us on Instagram, @jewellersacademy
With love,
Jess x