Author jewelry with reclaimed fabrics
A course by María Constanza Bielsa Ferreyra , Designer
Joined April 2020
Learn to experiment with recycled fabrics and jewelry-making techniques to develop your own designer jewelry collection.
- Spanish with subtitles in English
- 95% positive reviews (42)
- 1573 students
Learn to experiment with recycled fabrics and jewelry-making techniques to develop your own designer jewelry collection.
Constanza Bielsa's projects have the purpose of telling a true story. In the case of its textile jewelry line, it deals with crises related to the environment, the textile industry, and social ones, among others.
In this course, through experimentation, Constanza will teach you to prepare disused textiles to give them a new life. You will make a selection of fabrics, you will size, cut and shape castoff to create unique pieces of author jewelry.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 28 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (42)
- 1573 students
- 15 lessons (3h 1m)
- 28 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You will make a line of jewelry from some basic techniques associated with the application of volume on the textile.
Who is this online course for?
To all people interested in applying handicraft techniques and developing creativity.
Requirements and materials
You will only need basic sewing knowledge and tools such as scissors, threads, needles, among others.
In addition, you will have to collect castoff textiles such as silks, polyester, lining fabrics, ties, shirts or buttons.
Reviews
A course by María Constanza Bielsa Ferreyra
Constanza Bielsa studied architecture and specialized in sustainability. Later she delved into goldsmithing and now she owns her own signature jewelry brand.
Her work is based on the design and creation of contemporary jewelry. Over time, she has specialized in textile jewelry, characterized by the use of sustainable materials and emphasizing care and respect for the environment.
She has participated in collective exhibitions in countries such as Poland, Germany and Spain. She has also been part of fairs and individual exhibitions in Italy, Brazil, Argentina and Chile.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Jewelry and sustainability
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Introduction to contemporary and signature jewelry
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Crisis in the textile industry
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Materials and Tools
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U3
Creative and experimental process
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Search and organization of referents 1
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Search and organization of referents 2
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Drawings, sketches and molds 1
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Drawings, sketches and molds 2
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Preparation of textile surfaces and creation of the color palette
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U4
From plane to the textile volume
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Folds
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Module creation
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Volumetric composition
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Terminations and closures
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Make a photographic record of your creations
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FP
Final project
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Author jewelry with reclaimed fabrics
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jazminrozas33
me gusto!!! habre el campo a una imaginación textil para la elaboración de joyas muy bien explicado.
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dyanalinda
PlusExcellent, je n'ai pas encore fini le cours mais jusqu'à présent c'est passionnant! J'ai appris la technique du plissage qui peut s'appliquer à beaucoup de projets.
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anaenseda
PlusLo siento, pero no es lo que esperaba
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alexbuitragogarcia
El curso es interesante, la profesora explica bien los conceptos. Sin embargo, noté una falta de creatividad en las técnicas propuestas y una ausencia de armonización de colores. Sería enriquecedor incorporar más creatividad y coordinación cromática en futuras sesiones.
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pror
I like this idea to reuse small piece of cloth, add its value
I will improve this with my work