Craft fairs - are they worth it?
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If you are selling your jewellery chances are you’ve tried selling at craft fairs and markets. But are they worth it? We asked members of Jewellers Academy for their views.
Announcing the Winners of JewelFund 2019
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Meet the winners of our two £1000 Jewel Fund grants for 2019
How do I protect my jewellery designs and business from being copied?
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Are you concerned about protecting your jewellery designs from copying? You shouldn’t let fears stop you from putting your work out there if you are in business so here is a rundown of protecting your work in the UK as well as the pros and cons
Simple Instagram strategies that work
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The Ideas Lab interviewed Jessica about simple Instagram strategies that work. Check out the podcast for lots of useful tips
Tools to help advance your Wax Carving techniques to create precision designs at speed
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Creating silver jewellery is a magical process. From a few pieces of metal, some wire or tubing you can hand forge some beautiful and creative pieces of jewellery. However, with traditional silversmithing where you cut and form the metal, you can hit on some limitations in terms of realising your designs. Particularly when you want to create something that is more sculpture-like and organic in style. This is where wax carving comes into its own.
Fairtrade, Eco-Friendly and Sustainable: How to Build an Ethical Jewellery Business
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We are all becoming more aware of the importance of ethical practices in our daily lives and this includes our work as a jeweller. But how can you make your jewellery business more ethical?
Boost your sales with online marketing - new course
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Introducing a brand new course designed with you in mind starting in July ‘Online Marketing for Jewellers and Handmade Business’
Interview with Rachel Whitehead, winner of JewelFund 2018
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Jeweller Rachel Whitehead was one of the jewellers awarded the JewelFund grant for 2018. We caught up with her to find out how it has impacted her business one year on
what do you get as a member of Jewellers Academy?
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Jewellers Academy membership has been especially designed to support those in jewellery business to combine profit and passion. But what exactly to you get when you become a member? Take a look ..
Tools and materials for making silver clay jewellery from home
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Silver clay is a very versatile method of working with silver and the good news is that you don’t need many tools to get started. Take a look at this video which covers the tools and materials you’ll need.
Tools and materials for making beaded jewellery from home
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We love beads! Here is a rundown of all the tools and materials you need for getting started with making your own beaded jewellery.
Tools and materials for making silver jewellery from home
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Being able to design and make your own silver jewellery is so fun but it can feel overwhelming to know how to get started. Fear not! This video will take you through the main tools and materials you’ll need.
How to get shortlisted for JewelFund
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Applications for JewelFund for 2019 are now open! We will be awarding two grants of £1000 to jewellers. But how do you make sure your application stands out?
How to deal with complaints as a jeweller
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Dealing with complaints can be hard, especially when you are the designer/maker, as well as a small business. Read on to find out our tips on how to manage this rare, although tricky side to running your business
How to make the most of Jewellers Academy membership
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If you’ve joined Jewellers Academy as a member then we’re so happy you have! But if you’ve found it difficult to make the most of it or aren’t sure where to start here are our top tips!
Creating your signature style
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Guest blogger Hannah Belton is the brand consultant and creative director of Ditto Creative. In this post she shares her tips on finding and celebrating your unique creative style.
Hallmarking for Jewellery Designer Makers
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If you make jewellery from precious metals, you may need to apply for a hallmark, find out more here about the law in the UK…
How to increase sales for your jewellery business quickly
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It can be tempting spend all your time promoting your jewellery on social media but email marketing is actually the number 1 place for getting sales. But how do you use email effectively? Here are some tips on what to say when you email your customers
Tools and materials for making jewellery from home
Making jewellery is a fun hobby, side hustle or full time business but when you’re starting it can be difficult to know the tools and materials you need to buy. So here is our run down of the main tools and materials for silver jewellery, beading and metal clay. You’re welcome!
Teaching jewellery making as part of your jewellery business
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Interested in teaching jewellery making as part of your jewellery business? Here are my top tips for a successful class