The BlogLaunching a Jewellery Business Alongside a Full Time Job with Kerry of Thorn & Claw Jewellery (podcast episode)
This week I talk to Kerry, founder of Thorn and Claw Jewellery. Kerry has a very inspiring story and talks about setting up a business while working full time, developing an identity as a jewellery and lots more advice for jewellers.
Instagram reels for jewellers (podcast episode)
Instagram reels are really popular right now but what are they, why are they important, how do you use them and what content should you share? In this weeks episode I share how to use Instagram reels to promote your jewellery business
Black Friday 2020 offers for jewellers
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Have you been waiting until Black Friday to stock up on the jewellery making supplies and equipment you’ve had your eye on? We are sharing Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals for jewellers from around the world. Keep checking back here as we will continue to update this post as we find more offers.
Get 50% off our individual courses this Black Friday
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Get 50% off our individual jewellery making and business courses this Black Friday. Click here for a full list of the courses on offer
Inside the world of metal clay with Julia Rai (podcast episode)
Meet Julia Rai, one of my very first jewellery teachers. For anyone who doesn’t know what metal clay is or if you do and are as hooked on it as me this is the episode for you! We’re going to be diving in to all things related to this topic as well as Julia’s journey into jewellery making
10 Tips for Writing Amazing Copy For Your Jewellery Business with Rachel at The Copy House (podcast episode)
Today I’m joined by Rachel, founder of The Copy House. She is a copywriter and proofreader. When you run your own business there are so many things you need to write so I know this is a topic that is important for us all. Rachel’s been working in this area for 15 years and has worked for many different kinds of companies so she has some great tips for us - get a pen and paper ready!
Stone Setting Like A Boss with Scott McIntyre of Vanilla Ink
Scott is a master goldsmith with over 24 years of experience in the jewellery trade. He’s part of the duo team that makes up Vanilla Ink - a jewellery school in Glasgow, Scotland. He did his training as an apprentice and recently launched a book called Stone Setting. In this episode we talk about how he did his training, his thoughts on jewellery education and his brand new book on stone setting
Affirmations: a daily meditation for jewellers (podcast episode)
This week’s podcast is a little bit different. It is a five-minute episode that can be used as a daily meditation of affirmations for jewellers. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, take some time to listen to these affirmations designed especially for you. The more you repeat them, the more powerful they become for you
How to make the most of online craft fairs
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The majority of christmas craft markets and fairs have been cancelled this year and there are some online craft fairs in their place. Are they worth doing? We’ve been speaking to jewellers that have been involved in them and have some advice on how to make the most of them as a jeweller
creating giftable items in your jewellery business
Christmas is fast approaching and jewellery makes an incredible gift. This is a huge opportunity for jewellers, many get 75%-90% of their sales in the final quarter of the year so if you’ve struggled with sales this year, do not lose heart! In this episode, I share lots of tips for ensuring your business is ready to make gift sales
what do I get as a Makers Member of jewellers academy?
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We have opened up Makers Membership of Jewellers Academy but what do you get?
Inside the world of gems and gem cutting with Fiona Haines of Wise Fig Jewellery (podcast episode)
I am joined this week by Fiona Haines of Wise Fig jewellery. Fiona shares about her fascinating career, retraining in jewellery and her advice for anyone interested in studying gemstones and gem cutting.
What is granulation?
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Granulation is a really effective technique in jewellery making . But what is it and how is it done?
From anxiety to calm for jewellers (podcast episode)
This week I’m joined by Mireille Najm. I have worked with Mireille for a while as she is the manager of the London Jewellery School and head of our new online Diploma courses at Jewellers Academy. The topic is one we can probably all relate to - going from anxiety to calm. Join us as we tackle this topic.
The 9 Stages of Jewellery Design With Anelia Kuprina (podcast episode)
Anelia Kuprina is one of our incredible Diploma mentors and she has also taught with us at the London Jewellers School and The Jewellers Academy. We are excited for you to join us for this conversation about the stages of jewellery design.
Selling handmade jewellery online with Bonnie Magpie (podcast episode)
This week I am joined by Alexis, the founder of the jewellery brand Bonnie Magpie. Alexis has a successful business and is doing all the things I support all jewellers in doing so dive in to learn about her business.
12 emails to send to your list (podcast episode)
Right now, email marketing is the most effective way to sell your work online and to build a community. There’s nothing like email, so if you haven’t started or are quite new there is so much potential there! Join me as we talk through this topic.
Announcing the Winners of JewelFund 2020
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Meet the winners of our £1000 Jewel Fund grants for 2020
Award Winning Design With The Clerkenwell Jeweller Sally Costen (podcast episode)
Today I'm joined by Sally Costen aka The Clerkenwell Jeweller. Sally started her career as a graphic designer and retrained as a jeweller at the London Jewellery School. She is an incredible jeweller who regularly enters and wins jewellery design awards. In this episode, I talk to her about her career, why she enters competitions, how you can replicate this success for your business and the value behind it.
Health and safety for jewellers
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As jewellers we work with tools, heat and chemicals. So how do we ensure we do so safely? Take a look at our comprehensive health and safety for jewellers guidance