Design and Make Brass Jewelry from Scratch
A course by Freya Alder , Jewelry Designer and Maker
Learn how to make beautiful brass pins and accessories from the initial doodle to the final polish
Jewelry making gives you the power to transform raw materials into tangible products—something jewelry designer and maker Freya Alder is an expert in. She specializes in the use of sheet brass, a low-cost, versatile, and environmentally-friendly material, which is perfect for creating accessories.
In this course, Freya shares the foundational techniques needed to bring quick sketches to life in the form of jewelry. Explore the essentials of building your own jewelry from scratch by learning how to use your tools properly to achieve a professional end result.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 14 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (265)
- 7,275 students
- 17 lessons (2h 57m)
- 14 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design and create your own brass pin by hand.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in jewelry making and working with brass.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
You will need a brass sheet, jewelry findings, stationery materials, safety goggles, and other tools specified by the teacher in the course.
Reviews
Freya Alder
A course by Freya Alder
Freya, a Glasgow-based jewelry designer, has been making things for as long as she can remember. From doll’s house ornaments to origami, she’s experimented creatively with interiors, textiles, ceramics and sculpture. After initially studying graphic design, she discovered that making things by hand was her true passion and transferred to Glasgow School of Art where she studied jewelry and silversmithing for four years. After graduating, she worked in retail, mastering the art of wholesaling whilst selling her jewelry on the side. Then, in 2019, Freya set up her own business and took her passion project full-time.
Now she sells her pieces online as well as in shops, galleries, and markets. She sees her work as an ever-evolving collection and is committed to using sustainable materials and tackling fast fashion by creating jewelry her customers can wear for years to come.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Getting to Know Your Materials
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Tools and Materials
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Setting Up Your Workstation
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An Introduction to Working with Brass 1
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An Introduction to Working with Brass 2
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Get Inspired
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U3
Creating Brass Jewellery
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Sketching Your Design
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Translating Your Drawing into a Brass Piece 1
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Translating Your Drawing into a Brass Piece 2
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Tidying up Your Brass Piece
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Attaching Findings 1
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Attaching Findings 2
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Finishing Your Piece
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U4
Sharing Your Brass Jewellery
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Adding Additional Elements
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Packaging and Care
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Sharing Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Design and Make Brass Jewelry from Scratch
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Ha sido genial! Muy buenas técnicas y recomendaciones. Al empezar no pensé que podría hacer nada y he conseguido exactamente lo que quería hacer. Muchas gracias!
helpful and good for beginners if you need to start a business you can go for it
Corso utilissimo! Spiegazioni passo passo ottime e insegnante professionale e super preparata!
Muito bom e completo! Freya é uma instrutora paciente, calma e minuciosa! Parabéns, gostei muito!
J'ai beaucoup aimé ce cours que j'ai trouvé très clair et instructif. Freya a une énergie très communicative et une très bon sens de la pédagogie. Je n'ai jamais fabriqué de bijoux en métal mais je me sens assez en confiance pour me lancer grâce au cours. Mon seul regret est que la partie sur la soudure m'a semblée un peu rapide mais elle avait précisé au début du cours que ce ne serait pas le sujet principal donc c'est cohérent.