194. 5 things you will learn on the new FREE course - Make a Silver Convertible Brooch Pendant with Laura Jayne
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In this week's episode, Jess and Laura Jayne discuss an exciting new FREE silver jewellery-making course at Jewellers Academy. Laura Jane, from Small Dog Silver, is the teacher for 'Make a Silver Convertible Brooch Pendant', which focuses on creating a brooch that can also be converted into a pendant, combining vintage style with modern appeal.
Jess and Laura Jayne share some great tips that feature in the course, such as transferring designs onto metal using sticker printers, using blade butter for sawing, incorporating gallery settings for stone settings, employing hand stamps for texture and detail, and converting brooches into pendants. This course is designed for intermediate-level jewellers who love experimenting with different techniques to create versatile and personalized jewellery pieces.
5 fab tips from the course:
1. Using a sticker printer to transfer designs onto metal
2. Tips for making sawing easier using Blade Butter
3. Using a gallery stone setting
4. Using handstamps to create texture and build up a design
5. How to convert a brooch into a pendant
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