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Which kiln should I buy? A guide for jewellers

A jewellery kiln is a fantastic addition to your jewellery making equipment. However, a kiln is an investment and there are different types of jewellery kilns on the market for different techniques so which do you choose? If you’ve thought about buying a kiln but don’t know where to start then don’t worry! Help is here!

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The Joy Of Enamelling for Jewellers with Michelle Leaver (podcast episode)

If you’ve ever wanted to add beautiful colour to your jewellery designs with enamel, Michelle Leaver of Michelle Leaver Jewellery can show you a thing or two. A gifted enameller for over 30 years, thriving business owner, and teacher at the London Jewellery School and Jewellers Academy ,she shares with us her top 10 tips (and more) for getting started with enamelling.

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Running a Jewellery Business with ADHD or Processing Differences with Kim Thomson (podcast episode)

Kim Thomson is a silversmith, talented jewellery tutor, and the owner of Make It With Kim. An artist from a young age, Kim earned a silversmith degree at university—where she first discovered her diagnosis of dyslexia and Irlen Syndrome. When she learned that she processed the world a little differently than others, it changed everything. In this episode Kim opens up about her experience discovering and living with her processing differences and shares how you can use your unique way of processing to benefit yourself.

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Leaving My Job to Start a Jewellery Business in the Pandemic with Nadia Thomas (podcast episode)

It takes a certain kind of gumption to start a business in the middle of a pandemic, and Nadia Thomas of Chamarel Designs has it. Nadia first turned to jewellery making as a form of creative therapy in 2014. After enrolling in the London Jewellery School, she gradually turned her hobby into something more profitable before taking the leap, leaving her job, and launching her very own business in the thick of the pandemic. In this episode, we talk about how the challenges and limitations of the pandemic inspired her to find a way to make things work and what kept her inspired along the way.

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Getting Great Photos Of Yourself - Planning A Brand Photo Shoot with Photographer Vicki Knights (podcast episode)

High quality photos are a must-have when it comes to building a strong brand presence. But for some, the idea of getting in front of the camera can make you want to run and hide. We’re joined by Vicki Knights, a leading family and branding photographer based in Surrey, to learn about why you need great photos of yourself and your products—and how to get them!

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How I grew my Jewellery Business - Interview with Lisa Johnson (podcast episode)

Success isn’t built in a day! In this episode we’re joined by serial crafter Lisa Johnson to remind us that building a successful jewellery business is possible—and it happens one step at a time. Lisa is the founder of the nature-inspired jewellery design business Country Designs by Lisa and specializes in metal clay work (aka, “adult play-doh”). She is a lifetime member of Jewellers Academy and shares with us just how she’s made the membership work for her needs, lifestyle, and business goals.

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Know Your Worth and Charge it! - How to Stop Underpricing Your Jewellery with Jessica Rose

So many of us are timid about pricing, concerned about upsetting potential customers, and simply aren’t charging enough to make a profit. If this sounds like you, it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, we unpack what may be causing you to undercharge along with simple exercises that can help you build confidence and charge what you’re worth!

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