The BlogBenchtips: Jewellery Making with Silver Metal Clay - Ask the Expert with Julia rai and Petra cameron
If you have any questions about working with metal clay then I’d love you to join me for free live to get them answered. On Thursday 20th April 2023 at 8pm BST I’ll be joined by world-renowned metal clay artist Julia Rai and founder of Metal Clay Ltd Petra Cameron.
answers to some common questions about making jewellery from silver clay
So you’d like to make jewellery from silver clay but you have some questions. No problem! Here are answers to the most common questions about making jewellery from silver metal clay.
What tools and materials do I need to make silver metal clay jewellery?
Learn more about the tools and materials needed to get started making metal clay jewellery from home in this handy guide for beginners.
is silver metal clay eco-friendly?
Is silver metal clay eco-friendly? Jewellers and consumers are more aware than ever of environmental concerns. While all materials in jewellery making have pros and cons, here are five reasons that silver metal clay is eco-friendly.
diploma in silver metal clay 2023 - open day replay
If you’d like to know more about the Diploma in Silver Metal Clay then I suggest watching the replay of the live open day. I talked in detail about all the projects you will learn to make, the support, the masterclasses and answered your questions.
5 days of silver metal clay - free online jewellery course
Would you like to try making hallmark quality silver from silver metal clay? Now’s your chance! Join the free Five Days of Silver Metal Clay course starting on 10th April 2023. Find out more about what you will learn to make.
live online open day for the diploma in silver metal clay 2023/24
We have a brand new Diploma - Diploma in Metal Clay Jewellery, starting in September 2023. I can’t wait to share all about it with you at the live open day on Thursday 30th March 2023 at 8pm BST. Here is all the info you need.
introducing a brand new one year online diploma course - the diploma in silver metal clay
I’m very excited to announce that we have a brand new one-year online Diploma course launching this September - the Diploma in Silver Metal Clay. This course is suitable for beginners or those with some experience of working with metal clay. It features all the support you would expect from a Jewellers Academy Diploma course.
Saw, File, Solder: Tips to Improve Your Silver Jewellery Making
The three core techniques that underpin all pieces made by silver and gold jewellers is sawing, filing and soldering. In this live Q&A, experienced jeweller and tutor Hayley Kruger talks through her top tips and answers your questions.
What do I need to make for my Diploma Assessment?
Jessica Rose talks you through the assessment requirements for the Diploma courses.
5 Jewellery Making Courses for Beginners
Just starting out in your jewellery making journey and not sure where to start? Here’s our top 5 online jewellery making courses for beginners, looking to try out a few different jewellery making techniques.
What if I have a holiday planned during the Diploma?
You may be wondering what to do if you have a holiday planned or need to take some time away from the bench, in this post Jessica Rose talks you through your options.
advanced diploma in jewellery 2023 - your questions answered
Thank you so much to everyone that joined me live for the Diploma in Silver Jewellery 2023 Open Day. If you weren’t able to attend or would like to watch again you can find the link as well as answers to some of your questions about the course.
Membership: Which Jewellers Academy Membership Should I Choose?
Find out about the differences between our Membership options and which one is perfect for you
How Do I Plan My Time for My Jewellery Diploma?
I am often asked, I work full time, can I fit in completing a Diploma course too? The answer is yes! Our Diploma programmes are designed to be flexible with additional time built in for catching up. Here, I share some tips on how to schedule your time during the Diploma.
how can i finance my diploma course?
Have you been thinking about enrolling on one of our Diploma courses but money issues are getting in the way? Here is a new way to look at your finances
join the watch party with jewelflix
Here at Jewellers Academy, we love a watch party - a chance to ‘get-together’ with likeminded people to watch a show and chat all things jewellery. So we have decided to start Jewelflix! Find out more and join in the fun - popcorn optional.
advanced diploma in jewellery 2023 - your questions answered
Thank you so much to everyone that joined me live for the Advanced Diploma in Jewellery 2023 Open Day. If you weren’t able to attend or would like to watch again you can find the link as well as answers to your questions.
diploma in fine jewellery 2023 - your questions answered
Thank you so much to everyone that joined me live for the Diploma in Fine Jewellery 2023 Open Day. If you weren’t able to attend or would like to watch again you can find the link as well as answers to some of your questions about the course.
Inspired by history - researching and Designing a cohesive jewellery collection: a jeweller case study
At the end of the year, students on the Diploma in Fine Jewellery with Jewellers Academy design and make a Final Project to showcase the skills they’ve learnt in the course. The brief is open to ensure they can bring their own style and creativity, with the students tasked to create three pieces that form a cohesive collection. Students also provide a summary for their mentor explaining their inspiration, how they developed the design and the techniques involved.
In this blog post takeover, Diploma Graduate Zoe Emmett shares her process and inspiration in creating her three-piece collection.