Making Custom Metal Jewelry for Beginners
The finish 1
A course by Rafaela Delbon , Jewelry Designer
About the video: The finish 1
Overview
“In this class, I'll show you some finishing tools and how to use them to finish your jewelry. You will also see, as I have been commenting, that in my work I like to highlight the imperfect, because I attribute a beauty that is often hidden to jewelry. Therefore, each process of creating a jewel is extremely important, as I like to leave these “marks” that tell the story of the piece.”
In this video lesson Rafaela Delbon addresses the topic: The finish 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Making Custom Metal Jewelry for Beginners. Learn to create signature jewelry from scratch, from the initial sketches to the sale of the piece.
Partial transcription of the video
“Once the function concludes. it's time to complete your ring by polishing it. As my method celebrates imperfection. i typically don't aim for a perfectly smooth finish. allowing for a unique and personal polished. perfect. I like it. As imperfect as possible. because that's where I find beauty in the piece. However. this aesthetic I follow. If it doesn't appeal to you. feel free to complete it in your own style and manner. And this one? It's my ring that came back from casting. It has burrs and excess silver from the injection points. adding to its unique charm. beads Certain features will ...”
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Course summary for: Making Custom Metal Jewelry for Beginners
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Accessory Design, Fashion Design, Jewelry Design

Rafaela Delbon
A course by Rafaela Delbon
After gaining a degree in product design from the Universidad de Bellas Artes in São Paulo, Rafaela Delbon later specialized in jewelry design and goldsmithing at the Atelier Flávio Franco. She began her professional career working at the jewelry store Mariah Rovery Joias and experienced a creative immersion with artist Jill Herlands in New York.
Her work is distinguishable by its combination of art and design. According to Rafaela, the true beauty of each piece lies in its imperfections, which is why she harnesses small details throughout the entire creative process to forge original and authentic jewelry.
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