How to use this online course and summary of project

HOW TO USE THIS COURSE AND SUMMARY OF PROJECTS

In this online course we will be covering all the steps needed to design and create your very own custom earrings and necklaces. We will be using sheet metal and wire, as well as premade jump rings and ear wires. Many different techniques and design options will be covered, which will give you the confidence and freedom to experiment on your own.

We are NOT using a torch or any power tools for this project, making it perfect for beginners and hobbyists.

I suggest that you watch all of the videos the whole way through so that you can see all of the different options before you start designing your first project. Once you know what we are getting into then you can decide what you want to make, and if needed, go back and watch any videos that you want to review.

Always read the text for each lesson. In the text I will include any clarifying explanations or details about what was shown in the videos.

As you work through the course you can click "complete" after each lesson so that you can keep track of where you are in the process. Feel free to watch the videos as many times as you want, even after they have been marked as "completed".

If you want to ask a question or make a comment on a specific lesson just use the comment button at the bottom of the lesson.

Beginner Jewelry Project: Statement Earrings and Necklaces

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Hello and welcome

  • Hello and welcome!
  • Preview of finished projects
  • Making this project approachable for beginners
  • Project kits available, sold separately
  • Absolutely NO experience necessary for this course
  • How to use this online course and summary of project
  • Preview of Bench Tools and Materials

Tools and materials

  • Review of tools that we will be using
  • Review of materials that we will be using
  • Full tools and materials list with item numbers and links
  • My complete amazon tool list
  • My teacher code for discounted pricing with popular supplier, Rio Grande
  • Material sizing guide: gauge to millimeters to inches

Before we start

  • Safety precautions

Cutting out your shapes

  • Brainstorming designs and shape considerations
  • Illustration of different styles for some inspiration
  • Cutting with the shears
  • Cutting with the jewelers saw

Smoothing out the edges of your shapes

  • Flattening your material first
  • Filing and smoothing your edges

Adding hammered textures

  • Different hammered textures and pattern layout
  • How to hammer and texture your metal
  • Curved pieces
  • Bonus: stamped textures

Wire components

  • Bending and hammering wire
  • More fringe pieces

Adding holes for jump rings and ear wires

  • Planning your spacing and using the hole punch

Applying patina, and polishing

  • Applying patina
  • Hand polishing options

Putting it all together! jump rings, ear wires, and chain

  • Attaching ear wires and jump rings
  • Attaching "non-jump ring" pieces
  • Necklace options and adding chain

Polishing and sealing

  • Final shine and sealing the surface

You did it!!...whats next?

  • You did it!!! Moving forward and purchasing additional components