Specialization in Innovative Artisanal Jewelry Techniques

Overview

“After designing our pieces, we'll begin creating the earrings. To do this[/i] we'll need scissors masking tape, a tape measure, jump rings, and waxed cotton cord in the color of your choice. If you'd like, you can also mix colors in a single piece. We'll start by cutting our [i]and placing them on the ring to begin tying. You can tape the ring to the table with masking to prevent it from moving too much and to make tying it easier. First, we'll cut the strips of waxed cotton cord and then assemble them. Then, we'll begin tying them. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Creating earrings 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Innovative Artisanal Jewelry Techniques. Explore metal jewelry techniques, from cut to finishes, to create unique and original custom pieces.

Partial transcription of the video

“Creating Earrings Now we'll start making our earrings. We need four 90-centimeter strings, four 35-centimeter strings, one 20-centimeter string to close up with the sliding knot. I've cut some extra strings so we won't come up short. You can tie them together, but it's hard and it won't look as good. It's better being left with too much string than coming up short. As seen in our sketch, we have here our scallop knot, our diamond, our macadamia knot. We've closed it with a scallop and a sliding knot. I'm done with this one. Now we'll do the other one. You need to make sure which way the ear...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Innovative Artisanal Jewelry Techniques

• Level: Beginner
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• 378 students
• 8 units
• 105 lessons (15h 8m)
• 37 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Fashion

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Jewelry Design