# Making Custom Metal Jewelry for Beginners | Domestika

> A course by Rafaela Delbon · Fashion · Beginner
> 14 lessons (1h 27m) · 100% of the 67 student ratings are positive

**Dive headfirst into the gleaming world of bespoke metal jewelry** alongside jewelry designer Rafaela Delbon. Creator of the jewelry brand r.delbon, Rafaela has earned herself coverage on the network TV Globo and been featured in Harper's Bazaar magazine and the book _Joias do Brasil_, named one of the youngest jewelry designers of the time. 

Her style is a departure from classical jewelry design and is characterized by taking risks, experimenting with new ideas, and turning apparent mistakes into solutions. In this online course, **learn the fundamentals of jewelry making** and discover the tools and materials you need to model and make your own custom designs. By the end, you'll have **a signature piece of metal jewelry created by you**, to give away, sell, or even flaunt yourself!

## Who is this online course for?

Anyone interested in getting started in bespoke metal jewelry.

## What is this course's project?

Create a ring by first modeling it using wax and then transferring your design to metal.

## Requirements and materials

No prior knowledge is necessary to take this course. A full list of materials is given in the second unit of the course, which includes:


- A wax ring tube
- Saws and files for wax and metal
- A wax soldering iron
- Wet sandpaper (220, 400, 600)
- A jewelry polishing machine
- A compass, wooden hammer, and scales
- Ring sizers and a ring mandrel
- **Essential: Access to a jewelry kiln for melting metal (a local jewelry workshop or similar).**

## Content

### Introduction

Hi! I want to welcome you to my course at Domestika. I'm glad you're here!

 In this unit, I will tell you my personal story and how jewelry came into my life. I will also talk about some professional experiences, designers that influence me to this day and some of the works that I like the most.

### Fundamentals

In this unit, we will start working on preparing the course design. You will get to know some of the jewelry creation processes, as well as the materials and tools needed to make them.

### Part production

In this unit, I will show you the process of creating a piece: from inspiration, through design, modeling, texture and ending with the finish.

### Finalization

In this unit, I will present other possibilities for creating a jewel. In addition, I will give tips for photographing pieces and organizing a collection. Come on?

## Audio and subtitles

**Audio:** Portuguese, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Turkish

**Subtitles:** Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Turkish

[Making Custom Metal Jewelry for Beginners](https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/3811-making-custom-metal-jewelry-for-beginners)