Intro Jewelry Making: Make Your Own Dangly Beaded Earrings (Self Paced Class)
This 4 lesson Self Paced course will teach your learner how to make their own dangly beaded earrings jewelry with simple tools.
Miss Jennie - Crochet, Painting, Jewelry, Business
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4.9
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will be expected to work on their jewelry projects inbetween classes. The amount of time they spend on that is up to them & their available time, but they should be able to spend enough time to finish up their projects by the 4th week of class.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
In this beginner level class, learners will be introduced to the basics of making handmade earrings with wire & beads. We will also talk about how to approach designing pieces and how to create jewelry to wear, give as gifts, or even sell. Learners will be expected to purchase some basic tools & supplies in order to participate in this class. This is a SELF PACED class - which means there are NO LIVE CLASSES. Instructional videos will be posted for your learner to watch and create along to, as well as optional classroom discussion. Students will be expected to also post photos of the work they have completed. The more your learner participates the more value they will get from this class! Please see the attached Syllabus for details on each Lesson. I want this to be a fun activity, & encourage my students to ask questions and share both their successes and struggles so we can all support each other & learn from one another. NOTE: Learners should have the dexterity to use jewelry tools without assistance. Learners will be expected to purchase some basic tools & supplies in order to participate in this class. This will be discussed during the first lesson, and will include: * jewelry pliers (at least 1 set of either chain nose or flat nose, as well a set of round nose pliers, is recommended) * flush wire cutters * beads you like & want to use in your earrings * wire (18/20/22/24 gauge aluminum, copper, brass, silver - NO STEEL WIRE, it will ruin your cutters!) - buy wire to fit the holes in your beads * pre-made ear wires, jump rings, headpins, caps, etc. as desired for your desired earrings * tiny dowel rods for making your own jump rings (optional) These can be found at most crafts stores, as well as online. I will be sharing ideas of where to best find what you need.
Learning Goals
Learners will learn beginner jewelry skills & techniques each week while following along to step-by-step guided video lessons.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Getting Started
* Overview of what tools & supplies you will need to have for this class.
* Examples of the types of earrings that students will learn to make.
* Demos: Introductory techniques, including how to use jewelry pliers.
Homework: Purchase your tools & supplies so you are ready to start making jewelry during the next week. Lesson 2:
Make Your Own Jewelry Findings
* Demos: How to make your own earwires, jump rings & headpins, then put them together with beads to make a set of finished earrings.
* Students will work on their own samples & be encouraged to ask questions.
Homework: Practice the learned techniques. Lesson 3:
Playing With Wire
* Demos: Incorporating wire shapes in your earrings designs.
* Students will work on their own samples & be encouraged to ask questions.
Homework: Practice the learned techniques. Lesson 4:
Charms & More
* Demos: Adding charms & other purchased elements to enhance your earrings.
* Students will share their finished earrings with the class.
* Final Q&A and sharing of thoughts & ideas. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Jewelry making involves the use of metal that could possibly have sharp edges, as well as tools that can pinch & cut. By signing their learners up for this class guardians are giving their approval for their learners to use these items for this class.
Supply List
Learners will be expected to purchase some basic tools & supplies in order to participate in this class. This will be discussed during the first lesson, and will include: * jewelry pliers (at least 1 set of either chain nose or flat nose, as well a set of round nose pliers, is recommended) * flush wire cutters * beads you like & want to use in your earrings * wire (18/20/22/24 gauge aluminum, copper, brass, silver - NO STEEL WIRE, it will ruin your cutters!) - buy wire to fit the holes in your beads * pre-made ear wires, jump rings, headpins, caps, etc. as desired for your desired earrings * tiny dowel rods for making your own jump rings (optional) These can be found at most crafts stores, as well as online. I will be sharing ideas of where to best find what you need.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Ball State University
I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Metalsmithing. I have been making jewelry myself since I was in high school (I am now 39) and I love making dangly earrings!Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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