Jewelry Design: Metal and Enamel
A course by Sabrina Formica, Jewelry Maker
Design and make a set of accessories by exploring a variety of jewelry-making techniques like saw piercing, metal modeling, and low temperature enameling.
The beauty of creating jewelry is the magic of transforming a simple piece of metal into a wearable piece of art. Sabrina Formica is a jewelry maker who is passionate about creating one-of-a-kind pieces for clients and for exhibitions across the globe.
In this online course, learn how to create your own jewelry from scratch. Experiment with different techniques, from saw piercing, metal modeling, and enamel. By the end of this course, you'll be ready to express your ideas by making bespoke accessories with your own hands.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 19 downloads
What's included in this course?
Begin by getting to know Sabrina Formica. She shares her creative journey that led her to become a jewelry maker, as well as her influences and sources of inspiration.
Sabrina takes you through the tools and materials you will need and how to use them safely. Learn some basic methods for working with metal and a saw frame.
Time to start on your final project – a pair of earrings, a ring and a statement necklace. Draft a mood board with inspiration for our pieces and design each one.
See how to translate your drawings into metal, and learn how to work with enamel. Learn how to finish off with handmade findings for a personal touch.
- 93% positive reviews (89)
- 4,450 students
- 12 lessons (1h 14m)
- 19 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Indonesian · Romanian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a collection of accessories including a ring, a pair of earrings and a statement necklace with multi layered and enameled details.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
The course is for anyone passionate about jewelry making or metalwork, from beginners to intermediates.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience required.
In terms of materials, you need a saw frame, blades, a drill, glue, paper, pencils, tracing paper (oven paper), metal sheet, pliers, a hammer, scissors, an eraser, a mask, and a few other items Sabrina explains in unit 2.
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Sabrina Formica
A course by Sabrina Formica
Sabrina Formica is a designer and a passionate jewelry maker from Bari, Puglia in Italy. She lives and works between Milan and Bari, where she focuses on her jewelry collections, and offers ceramic and jewelry-making classes. After many years of experience as a fashion and graphic designer in Italy and abroad, she found her true calling in jewelry.
Her interest in jewelry is just not about the beauty of the materials, but about the magic in transforming a simple piece of metal, mostly brass from industrial residue, into a wearable work of art, which enclose memories and personal feelings. Jewelry is for her is the perfect combination of everything she likes the most: from illustration to sculpture, from poetry to experimentation. Her work has been selected for international exhibitions and art shows.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences and Inspirations
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U2
Tools and Materials
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My Toolbox
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Organizing the Work Bench
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Introduction to the Saw Piercing Technique
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Introduction to the Metal Forming Technique
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U3
Designing and Making Your Jewelry Collection: From the Project to the Finished Piece
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Inspiration, Mood Board, and Sketchbook
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From the Drawings to the Metal Jewel
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Metal Forming
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Introduction to Low-Temperature Enamel
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U4
Adding Findings and Connections
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Making the Findings
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Metal Care
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FP
Final project
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Jewelry Design: Metal and Enamel
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers foundational jewelry making techniques, including metalworking and enameling, with step-by-step guidance.
You will need basic jewelry tools such as a saw frame, bench pin, pliers, files, hammer, and metal sheets or wire. The course provides a detailed materials list to help you prepare.
You'll learn how to design, cut, shape, and assemble metal jewelry, apply enameling, create mood boards, make custom findings, and safely set up your workbench for professional results.
Yes, the course teaches you to draw inspiration from nature and animal motifs, incorporating these elements into your jewelry designs for unique, meaningful pieces.
Mood boards help you gather and organize visual inspirations, guiding your creative direction and ensuring your jewelry designs reflect a cohesive aesthetic.
Yes, the course includes instructions on crafting handmade findings such as clasps, hooks, and connectors, enabling you to fully customize your jewelry.
Absolutely. The course emphasizes safe jewelry making practices at home, including workspace setup, tool handling, and safety gear recommendations.
Curso muy práctico y útil, para tener buenas nociones sobre las herramientas, cortes y esmaltado.
¡Muchas gracias Sabrina!
Lo encuentro muy completo, bien explicado , he aprendido mucho, ahora practicar... Me gustaría q dieran mas cursos. Saludos
No me gustó mucho, creo que debía aclarar el proceso del horno en lo que es el ¨trailer¨yo esperaba que fuera esmaltes con soplete o esmaltes clasicos
Duidelijke en inspirerende cursus, ik heb ervan genoten en ben vollen bak aan de slag gegaan met verschillende projectjes en testjes. Top! 👍
Me ha encantado. Explica todo muy bien y es muy amena.