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Black Friday 2019 offers for jewellers
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Black Friday can be a great opportunity for jewellers to stock up on jewellery making supplies and equipment you’ve had your eye on. We are sharing Black Friday deals for jewellers from around the world. Keep checking back here as we will continue to update this post as we find more offers.
Four things to consider when you are designing and making an engagement ring
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Wedding jewellery is a great addition to any jewellery business. It can help transition your business into working with more precious metals and gemstones as well as give you the opportunity to work one to one with clients to design and make commissions.
How do I make an engagement ring?
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Would you like to learn how to make a claw set engagement ring? Our brand new online course is just what you need!
How to take great photos of your jewellery on your phone
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Have you ever wished you could take better photos of your jewellery on your phone? Learn how for FREE from our jewellery photography tutor Karen Young
how to make jewellery from silver clay
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Would you like to try making jewellery with silver clay but don’t know where to start? Here’s what you need to know to give it a try
Our top tools for Silver clay jewellery
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One of the great things about making jewellery from metal clay is that you don’t need a lot of tools and equipment to get started. However, there are some great tools and innovations that can really help you create more professional jewellery. Our metal clay tutor Anna Campbell gives you her current favourites.
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