Silver Jewelry: Concept and Design of a Collection

A course by Fernanda Spilborghs , Jewelry Designer

Jewelry Designer. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined February 2022

Learn how to design your own collection using handmade jewelry techniques.

97% positive reviews (31)
2,225 students
Audio: Portuguese
Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn how to design your own collection using handmade jewelry techniques.

In this online course, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of contemporary jewelery by famous jewelery artist Fernanda Spilborghs. You will learn to create unique silver pieces from scratch, exploring casting techniques, unusual designs and surprising materials.

In an inspiring environment, Fernanda will guide you through the history of ornaments and show you examples of designers that will inspire you. You'll discover the materials and learn to manipulate them to get your original designs.

From smelting to turning silver into wire, you'll explore the process step-by-step and develop fundamental skills such as sawing, shaping, soldering, filing and finishing touches. Fernanda will also share tips on how to use the techniques and the concept to create other pieces and will guide you in the maintenance and marketing of your creations.

By the end of the course, you will have broadened your vision of contemporary jewelry and be prepared to develop stunning signature pieces from the basic principles of artisan jewelry. Explore your creativity and make your adornments shine in jewelry collections!

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 17 downloads

Create by experimenting
5 minutes, 21 seconds
Sawing and shaping
12 minutes, 17 seconds
Weld
8 minutes, 39 seconds
Finishing: sanding
7 minutes, 17 seconds
  • 97% positive reviews (31)
  • 2,225 students
  • 15 lessons (1h 18m)
  • 17 additional resources (2 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Portuguese
  • Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

As a final project in this course, you will develop the concept and create a prototype to create an author's piece. You will apply all the techniques and knowledge acquired along the course to give life to a unique and personal jewel.

Who is this online course for?

This course is aimed at all those who want to explore the fascinating world of contemporary jewelry and develop skills in the creation of unique pieces. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or if you already have experience in the field of the jewelry store, this course will give you the necessary tools to express yourself through this ancient trade.

Requirements and materials

To carry out this course, you will need some basic jewelry tools such as silver wire, pliers, hammer, sandpaper and others. These tools will allow you to explore and develop your skills in jewelry creation. In addition, it is recommended to have an adequate work space and be willing to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of contemporary jewelry.


Reviews

2,225 Students
31 Reviews
97% Positive ratings

Fernanda Spilborghs

A course by Fernanda Spilborghs

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Jewelry Designer

Fernanda Spilborghs is a renowned artist and designer. With an artisanal approach and using different materials, especially silver, Fernanda has taken her work to renowned exhibitions, such as the 1st Bienal Brasileña de Diseño and the exposición Brasil faz Design in São Paulo and Milan.

Passionate about manual crafts, Fernanda is willing to be carried away by the mathematics of the heart, ancestral knowledge and experimentation in her creative process. I believe in the importance of constantly exploring new foundry techniques, unusual designs and unusual materials in the field of contemporary jewelry.

Fernanda finds in the joyería a form of freedom in giving the same relevance to different materials, allowing her to diversify the narratives of her collections. For her, the jewels are living objects that acquire new interpretations in those they carry. His passion for sharing his knowledge and experience has led him to teach and transmit his love for handcrafted jewelry to others who are passionate about the craft.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    How is a jewel born?

    • the jewel
    • Introduction to tools and materials
    • Silver: from casting to wire preparation
    • Visual framework of creative impulses
    • Create by experimenting
  • U3

    The construction of the jewel

    • sawing and shaping
    • weld
    • file the piece
    • Finishing: sanding
    • Final touch
  • U4

    How to conserve and sell your pieces

    • collection development
    • care guide
    • Tips for marketing your jewelry
  • FP

    Final project

    • Jewelry design: concept and design of a collection

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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

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Silver Jewelry: Concept and Design of a Collection. Craft, and Fashion course by Fernanda Spilborghs

Silver Jewelry: Concept and Design of a Collection

A course by Fernanda Spilborghs
Jewelry Designer. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined February 2022
  • 97% positive reviews (31)
  • 2,225 students