Jewelry Design with Laser Cutting
A course by Amanda WoodcockMultimedia Artist and Product Designer
A course by Amanda Woodcock, Multimedia Artist and Product Designer
Create a collection of laser cut accessories using acrylics, paint pens, and resin
Learning to illustrate your ideas is the key to creating beautiful, laser cut jewelry. Artist and product designer Amanda Woodcock, better known as Modern Science Project, creates jewelry and other decorative objects out of acrylic, clay, and ceramics. Her work, which she shares with over 20K followers on Instagram, combines her passion for both science and art.
In this course, Amanda teaches you how to design and create beautiful jewelry using a laser cutter. Discover how to create one-of-a-kind earrings with a variety of decorative techniques. Are you ready to create your own wearable works of art?
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 17 downloads
Tools and Materials
5 minutes, 47 seconds
Planning a Collection
3 minutes, 0 seconds
Sketch Ideas by Hand or in Procreate
11 minutes, 45 seconds
Vectorizing Your Design
12 minutes, 18 seconds
Laser Cutting Design Guidelines
3 minutes, 46 seconds
Layered Acrylic Earrings
9 minutes, 4 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin the course by getting to know Amanda. She talks through the journey that started with her studying biomedical engineering and led to her launching her own online shop. Discover how she combines her love of science with her creativity, along with the influences that inspire her work.
Take a look at the tools and materials needed for the course, from cutting materials to glue. Then learn how to plan a collection, starting with a mood board. Use your mood board as inspiration to create sketches of your designs. Explore the core functions of laser cutting and how to vectorize your sketches before preparing your work to send to a supplier.
Time to assemble and decorate your components! Create your first pair of earrings by layering pieces of acrylic. Then use engraved details and paint pens to decorate them. Make a second pair of earrings using UV resin before learning how to brand and package your collection for a memorable customer experience.
Expand into 3D by learning how to create earrings without the need for glue using interlocking components. To finish the course, Amanda talks about how to use the skills you’ve learned to create other products like necklaces, ornaments, vases, and more.
What is this course's project?
Design and make a collection of unique laser cut earrings using a variety of decorative techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in learning to make their own jewelry with a laser cutter
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or a similar vector design program is required.
In terms of materials, you will need access to a laser cutter, glue, sketching tools, and other materials mentioned by the teacher in this course.
Reviews
- 1 month ago
Very helpful training.
- 9 months ago
Un tema muy interesante, sin embargo el punto más interesante, el laser, estuvo ausente. Lamento no haber tenido tomas más de detalle para apreciar los procesos.
- 9 months ago
Positief Goed en duidelijk Ik mis alleen advies/ tip over welke laser machine het best aanschafen
- 1 year ago
great
- 1 year ago
Bastante completo para principiantes lo que he echado de menos es recomendaciones cobre maquinas de corte láser que es básicamente la herramienta principal para poder realizar lo visto durante el curso.
Amanda combines a variety of mediums in her work which she shares with over 20K followers on Instagram, from laser cutting and 3D printing to ceramics, polymer clay, and resin. Her artistic style is feminine with a quirky twist, and she aims to make unexpected items that are both beautiful and functional.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Design Your Collection
- Tools and Materials
- Planning a Collection
- Sketch Ideas by Hand or in Procreate
- Vectorizing Your Design
- Laser Cutting Design Guidelines
- U3
Putting Together Your Collection
- Layered Acrylic Earrings
- Painted Acrylic Earrings
- Earrings with UV Resin
- Branding Your Collection
- U4
Other Laser Cut Applications
- Expanding Into 3D
- Beyond Earrings
- FP
Final project
- Jewelry Design with Laser Cutting
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners with no prior experience in laser cutting or jewelry making. You'll learn everything step by step, from sketching ideas to finishing your own acrylic earrings.
You’ll need basic supplies like acrylic sheets, a laser cutter, vector design software (such as Illustrator or Procreate), jump rings, glue, UV resin, paint pens, and findings for assembly. A detailed list is provided in the course.
You'll learn to design, vectorize, and laser cut acrylic earrings, layer and embellish them with paint pens and resin, assemble components, create packaging, and develop your own jewelry collection from inspiration to finished product.
Yes, you’ll need access to a laser cutter to fully participate in the hands-on projects. Recommendations for affordable access and alternatives are discussed in the course.
Absolutely! The course covers everything from design and fabrication to packaging and branding, giving you the foundational skills needed to launch your own acrylic jewelry line.
You'll learn how to scan or photograph your sketches, import them into vector software like Illustrator or Procreate, trace and refine the outlines, and prepare them as SVG files ready for the laser cutter.
The course teaches you to design layered components, cut them precisely, and use specialized adhesives to assemble them, ensuring durability and a professional finish.