Three free jewellery projects to make for gifting this Christmas

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Whether you have lots of jewellery making experience or are just getting started, it’s great to set yourself some goals and targets with your making. And Christmas is a great deadline! Why not choose a project or two to make as gifts this year? You get to learn and practice your jewellery making techniques and your loved one gets a one of a kind piece of jewellery - it’s a win-win!

Here are three completely FREE jewellery making mini courses and projects to help you learn new techniques and give you some inspiration.

  1. Twisted wire hoop earrings

 

Take a look at these gorgeous hoops. Always a classic design.

In this FREE mini course you will learn how to make these hoop earrings in silver or gold wire. And once you’ve perfected the technique you can make all different shapes and sizes of hoop

Techniques you will learn from making this project:

  • Using square wire to make your twisted hoops

  • Soldering your hoops and shaping

  • Sawing your hoops to make an open section

  • Soldering on earring posts

  • Polishing and finishing

Who would these be the perfect gift for?

 

Suitable for beginners and intermediate level jewellers


2. claw set pendant

 

If gemstones are more your thing then take a look at this gorgeous claw set labradorite pendant.

Techniques you will learn from making this project:

  • How to create a seat for your individual cabochon stone

  • How to solder on wires to create your claws/prongs

  • How to shape the claws to hold the stone securely

  • How to set the stone and finish the piece ready to wear

What gemstone would you choose to set?

 

Intermediate level project. Suitable for you if you have some experience of working with silver and soldering


3. Wax carved signet ring

 

If you fancy trying something a little different then why not take a look at wax carving.

Wax is an accessible technique that allows you to create designs that would be difficult to make using traditional silver techniques.

Techniques you will learn from making this project:

  • Designing a signet ring in wax

  • How to carve your wax and prepare it for casting

  • How to carve your own unique design in the wax

  • How to clean up and polish your cast ring

What metal would you cast your ring in?

 

Suitable for beginners and intermediate level jewellers


Please note if you have a login with us you will need to log in to your account on the Jewellers Academy website here before enrolling on the course so that it is added to your account.

 

Which project are you going to start with?

Don't forget to come and share what you make with me on Facebook and Instagram and tag @jewellersacademy for a share.

Happy making! x