Author jewelry with reclaimed fabrics
A course by María Constanza Bielsa FerreyraDesigner
A course by María Constanza Bielsa Ferreyra, Designer
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
Materials and Tools
8 minutes, 16 seconds
Drawings, sketches and molds 1
10 minutes, 47 seconds
Drawings, sketches and molds 2
12 minutes, 24 seconds
Preparation of textile surfaces and creation of the color palette
11 minutes, 44 seconds
Folds
19 minutes, 41 seconds
Volumetric composition
18 minutes, 0 seconds
What's included in this course?
In the first lesson, you will learn Constanza's technique for working with castoff textiles and technology. She will also talk about her career and main references.
You will look through texts, images and videos about the crisis in the textile industry and the environmental, economic and social problems that it entails. Thus, you will understand the importance of sustainable design and you will learn how design can help communicate and propose solutions to lessen this situation.
In the next unit, we will work on our creative process through the search for references, along with drawings and sketches. We will observe and collect castoff textiles and we will work on basic color concepts to create the color palette.
Finally, you will apply experimentation on textiles, developing some techniques to generate volume on surfaces.
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
- 2 months ago
Keyifli ve ufuk açıcı bir ders oldu. Öğrendiklerimi kullanacağım. Teşekkürler :)
- 6 months ago
El curso ha sido muy bueno, estoy aprendiendo técnicas nuevas y quisiera seguir aprendiendo con Constanza, ya que ella enseña muy bien desde lo más básico y bien detallado, excelente calidad de video e imagen.
- 8 months ago
Muy bueno, aprendí mucho sobre las materias utilizadas y también sobre la crisis mundial del textil .
- 11 months ago
bien explicado y un muy buen recurso!
- 1 year ago
Great course! I have watched this twice now and now am going through it slowly so that I can now attempt the course through following along. I was very inspired by the teachers own work's and her aesthetic is very similar to my own in that I love the natural world and recycling. I like the way this course was presented in its simplicity especially since we are dealing with complex designs. I also found the way the teacher communicated to be very effective and efficient with her words.
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
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Jewelry and sustainability
- Introduction to contemporary and signature jewelry
- Crisis in the textile industry
- Materials and Tools
- U3
Creative and experimental process
- Search and organization of referents 1
- Search and organization of referents 2
- Drawings, sketches and molds 1
- Drawings, sketches and molds 2
- Preparation of textile surfaces and creation of the color palette
- U4
From plane to the textile volume
- Folds
- Module creation
- Volumetric composition
- Terminations and closures
- Make a photographic record of your creations
- FP
Final project
- Author jewelry with reclaimed fabrics
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FAQs
You’ll learn to create artistic jewelry pieces using repurposed textiles, laser cutting techniques, and experimental methods like pleating and textile origami, blending sustainability and creativity in your designs.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those with basic knowledge of design, art, or crafts who want to deepen their skills in contemporary, sustainable textile jewelry techniques.
You’ll need reusable textiles, wire, basic cutting tools (scissors, pliers), kraft paper, markers, glue, and optionally access to digital tools like a laser cutter.
Techniques taught include folding, pleating, textile origami, laser cutting, applying gemstones, working with acrylic, granulation, filigree, metal embossing, and cold joining.
The course encourages responsible and creative use of discarded textiles, teaching you how to recycle materials, reduce waste, and craft low-impact accessories.
You’ll be able to design and make original jewelry and body sculptures, master mixed techniques, and create your own collection inspired by natural patterns, textile volumes, and sustainability principles.
Yes, you’ll learn how to use digital technologies like laser cutting to innovate in designing and making textile jewelry and accessories.