Getting Started Soldering Online Class

The Ultimate Class to Get Really Damn Good at Soldering Jewelry

Ready to overcome your flaming fears, and conquer the one game changing skill every jeweler needs to know? In this online class, you’ll learn everything you need to know about soldering safely and skillfully, so you can create beautiful pieces of jewelry to wear and share with the world. Whether you’re brand new to jewelry making, or just looking to tighten up your torch skills, this class is for you!

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Get Access to This Class (and ALL our Other Classes) for FREE When You Join the Metalsmith Academy on a 7-Day Trial

Access all the training AND the support you’ll need for every step in your jewelry-making journey. As a member, you’ll have unlimited access to our entire training library, Q&A forums, membership community, tools lists and so much more. 

This is the perfect place to learn to create stunning, high-quality jewelry from scratch - without worrying about sawing off your fingertips or setting your house on fire!

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Plus get lifetime access to 8x full-color handouts (200+ pages total) to walk you through everything you need to know about soldering jewelry, step-by-step. Become a confident, skilled, and unstoppable master of the flame, with a skill you’ll use every day in your jewelry-making journey. 

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Do You Want to Master the Skill of Soldering Jewelry… 
But You’re Not Sure Where to Start?

Master the Skill of Soldering Jewellery

A bunch of metals and a butane torch… What could go wrong!? When it comes to soldering, it’s normal to be a little hesitant! 

Maybe you’re totally new to the game, or you’ve tried it once or twice in class, but now you’re terrified of ruining your projects or setting your studio on fire. Or, maybe you’re a little more advanced, but things just aren’t flowing the way you want them to, and you’re sick of making the same mistakes over and over! Or, perhaps you’re just feeling overwhelmed by all the fancy torch options, “foolproof” techniques, and advice out there…

I get it. These challenges can be SO frustrating and put a serious wedge in your jewelry-making progress.  But the good news is, these fiery fears don’t have to hold you back…

Master the Skill of Soldering Jewellery

It is Possible to Master Soldering From Home, and Create the High-Quality Pieces You’ve Been Dreaming of

Even if you’re a total beginner! Imagine bringing those pieces you can see in your mind to life - and doing it with skill and precision, so they don’t fall apart. You can create stunning, heirloom jewelry that can be treasured for a lifetime by yourself, your loved ones, or your customers. 

You just need the right training to uncomplicate your learning, and empower you to master the skills and techniques of a professional jeweler.

Introducing: Getting Started Soldering

Overcome your soldering fears and confidently solder beautiful pieces of jewelry like a pro (even if you’ve got no experience!)
Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect inside:

Over 13 value-packed videos, we’ll take the mystery out of soldering and answer your burning questions (pun intended). In the first half of the course, you’ll set a solid foundation for yourself by learning the “what” and “why” behind soldering. Then in the second half, you’ll get your hands dirty learning how to solder a ton of different projects, and setting yourself up for soldering success. 

With crystal clear videography, a fun, engaging (and ultra humble) teacher, and step-by-step instructions, you’ll have EVERYTHING you need to become a soldering superstar!

Let’s Take a Closer Look at What You’ll Learn Inside This Class:

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Put together the perfect soldering toolkit (without going broke)

Learn about all the soldering tools you need (and the ones you don’t). Spoiler: you don’t need fancy, expensive torches to get started! Simple butane torches (yep, the ones Gordon Ramsey uses in his kitchen) will do the trick, so you can get started on a shoestring budget.

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Master the rules of soldering that will set you up for success

Understand WHY soldering works (yep, a little science is in order!), so you can approach any roadblock with the knowledge to get over it. By learning to think logically about soldering, you’ll be able to figure most things out and feel a helluva lot more confident behind the torch.

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Troubleshooting 101: Overcome challenges and set yourself up for success

Avoid the common mistakes that turn wannabe jewelry into melted messes, and learn how to problem solve your way through any roadblocks you might hit in your soldering journey.

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Soldering safety: how to make sure the right things burn (not your fingers!)

Feel confident soldering your jewelry together, without constantly worrying about burning your fingers or your floor! This safety briefing will give you confidence and empower you with the safety skills you need to know.

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Soldering a simple and seamless ring band with the perfect fit

Learn the techniques for creating perfect joins on your ring bands, and why the work you do before you fire up the torch is imperative! Plus, you’ll discover why SIMPLE tools are best and how to avoid overcomplicating things in that department.

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Sweat soldering one element to another

Discover the secret behind soldering your elements together for a beautiful, professional-looking final product. You’ll also learn what to do if you use too much solder (common!), and how to avoid solder spilling out all over your work.

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How to solder jump rings (in a variety of different situations!)

Whether you want to solder jump rings to flat surfaces or corners, use them to attach pendants to chains, or something else, you’ll learn it all in this lesson. Become a master of controlling the heat, using the correct tools, and ensuring the strongest possible join.

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Solder an ear post for maximum security and ease

Learn our top tips for soldering ear posts perfectly - every single time - with zero excess solder and zero clean up necessary afterwards. This will make your earring-making so easy and seamless.

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Solder ear wires for perfect drop earrings

Learn how to create simple and elegant drop earrings by perfectly soldering ear wires to their backs. We’ll show you how to do it with minimal clean up afterwards and a professional looking finish every time!

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Solder an element to a ring for stunning and unique ring designs

Combine your ring band and sweat soldering skills, and learn how to create an intricate ring design from scratch. Master the order of operations, and the pro-level touches that ensure your final piece is as strong and high-quality as possible.

Plus, you’ll learn tons more skills including how to:

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Understand how solders and metals work together

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Get to grips with your butane torch so you can use it to its full potential

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Get your solder to flow the way you want it to

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Approach all future projects armed with the skills and knowledge you need

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Control the heat and ensure you don’t waste expensive materials on avoidable mistakes

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Ensure you’re using the correct tools in the correct locations

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Erase your soldering fears and feel confident behind the flame

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Create consistently perfect solder joins and avoid excess time cleaning up

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Get so damn good at soldering it just becomes second nature for you!

And loads more…

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Each Lesson Inside this Class Includes Everything You Need:

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Crystal Clear Videos

Enjoy beautifully shot, engaging videos that never block your view (no seriously, we’re obsessive about that!). Each video will help you understand scale, see exactly how the jewelry-making tools are used, and take you up-close and personal with all the nitty-gritty details.
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Detailed Explanations

In order to help you to truly ‘get it’ and translate these lessons to your own unique designs, we ensure you understand not only the how but also the why. Don’t worry though, we also pledge that all our videos are as waffle-free as possible - packed only with the need-to-know info you’ll actually use. 
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Detailed Handout

Get lifetime access to 8x full-color handouts - your ultimate sidekicks for this class. With 200+ pages of glorious full-color photos and written instructions, you’ll love having these on-hand in your studio as you fire up your torch.

Wondering what tools you need for this class?

(Don’t worry, no expensive shopping sprees are required!)

We firmly believe there’s always more than one way to do something, which means there’s always more than one tool to do it with! When you sign up to Getting Started Soldering, we’ll give you a full down-low of what tools you could use, and how to choose the right ones for you. There’s options if you’re on a budget or if you’re feeling like a splurge - but the reality is, getting started soldering doesn’t have to be expensive! Simple butane torches (think Gordan Ramsey’s kitchen torch), affordable metals, and a small collection of tools are all you need to start creating beautiful jewelry.

Take Your Learning Back to Your Workbench With These 8 BONUS Downloadable Guides

Getting Started Soldering

Download my “Getting Started Soldering” guides as your ultimate wingman (or woman) for this class! These 8 guides (with over 200 pages) are packed with everything you’ll need to safely and skillfully get started soldering. Having this on-hand in your studio (instead of needing to dart back to the videos) will be a godsend.

Turn up the Heat Inside Getting Started Soldering Today ($179 Value)

When you join The Metalsmith Academy for $47/month

Plus, get access to our entire class library too! The Metalsmith Academy is your judgment-free place to learn from pros, create with confidence, and connect with like-minded metalsmith enthusiasts.

Inside our value-packed online membership, you’ll find all the skills, steps, and tools you need to start making high-quality jewelry from home. Our meticulously detailed video lessons show the what and the why behind your creations, so you’ll be empowered to design and bring your very own creations to life.

Through self-paced learning, you can fit your skill-building into your everyday life, and spend as little or as much time on each lesson as you want. Plus, with hands-on live support available, you can tap into advice from experts, and encouragement (or commiserations) from fellow students whenever you need that little extra boost.

No matter where you’re at on your jewelry-making journey - from melted messes to sold-out collections - you’re welcome inside!

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Follow Our A-Z Student Roadmap to Take the Guesswork out of Your Journey

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Just like in school, learning how to make jewelry is way easier when you have a clear plan to follow, and step-by-step guidance. The key to becoming a successful jeweler is to nail the basics first - it’s just like building a strong foundation for a house, but instead of bricks, it's sawing, filing skills and torch control that really matter!

So while our classes seem frivolously fun and creative, we know what we’re doing. We’re setting you up for success with those essential basic skills, but also the skills you’re going to need in the future too - when you’re a real rockstar jeweler!

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Find Everything You’ll Need to Hone Your Skills and Get Unstuck in Your Jewelry Making

Spend a little time in The Metalsmith Academy, and you’ll be empowered to:
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Get Started With Metalsmithing (Without Losing Your Sanity or Fingertips).

Learn all the basic techniques, essential tools, and safety tips you need to know to become a confident metalsmith. We’ll help you lay a strong foundation of skills like sawing, filing, and soldering to carry through the rest of your journey.

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Get Started With Metalsmithing (Without Losing Your Sanity or Fingertips).

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Master, Modify and DIY Your Own Tools to Make Your Creations (and life) Easier.

Do as the jewelers do, and make your tools work for you. Master the beginner, intermediate, and advanced tools you need to make any project - you’ll even learn how to modify and create your own tools to perfectly fit your needs. 

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Master, Modify and DIY Your Own Tools to Make Your Creations (and life) Easier.

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Challenge Your Creativity With the Support of Peers (who can give you a kick up the backside if you need it!)

Stop dreaming about the day you become a skilled, confident jewelry-maker and take your progress into your own hands with modifiable projects to suit your style, templates galore, and creative challenges to push you in the right direction.

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Challenge Your Creativity With the Support of Peers (who can give you a kick up the backside if you need it!)

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Master the Soldering Skills You Need For Every Step Along Your Journey - From Beginner to Pro-Level.

Get addicted to soldering as you progress through projects and develop your skills. Level up from simple chunky chains, to unique cuff bracelets, to linked-drop earrings (aka soldering hell) and emerge on the other side as a soldering rockstar! 

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Master the Soldering Skills You Need For Every Step Along Your Journey - From Beginner to Pro-Level.

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Learn the Skills You Need to Make and Set Bezels With a Perfect Finish Every Time. 

From your very first setting project, to advanced bezels for fancy shapes using bezel blocks, you’ll learn to master it all. You’ll be shocked at how quickly your skills and creativity advance with every bezel setting project you tackle.

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Learn the Skills You Need to Make and Set Bezels With a Perfect Finish Every Time. 

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Up Your Stone Setting Game Beyond the Basics With Intermediate and Advanced Classes.

Master skills like flush setting, bezel setting, bead setting, octopus setting and more. You’ll learn every step to construct the setting and finish the final piece to a professional level (no hack jobs here!) 

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Up Your Stone Setting Game Beyond the Basics With Intermediate and Advanced Classes.

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Develop Your Own Unique Setting Styles that are Strong, Professional and High-Quality.

Whether you want crisp perfection with your settings, or fun, organic styles, you’ll learn how to do them all. Add a splash of fancy pants to standard setting styles, explore new techniques, learn how to use gold on a budget, and so much more.

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Develop Your Own Unique Setting Styles that are Strong, Professional and High-Quality.

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Become Bat Sh*# Crazy About Texturing and Finishing in all Its Forms (in a good way…)

Whether you’re aiming for the perfect polish, or to explore some unique textures, you’ll learn it all in obsessive detail. Learn how easy it can be to finish and texture dazzling, professional-looking pieces even if you’re a total beginner.

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Become Bat Sh*# Crazy About Texturing and Finishing in all Its Forms (in a good way…)

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Create Epic Rings and Put Your Own Spin on The World’s Most Popular Piece of Jewelry.

From simple metal bands to show-stopping multi-stone rings, you’ll develop all the know-how you need to create stunning rings like a pro. Push your soldering skills to the next level, and confidently work with more advanced metals and stones.

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Create Epic Rings and Put Your Own Spin on The World’s Most Popular Piece of Jewelry.

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Create Earrings For Everyone - From Hoops, to Drop Earrings, to Simple Studs and More.

From beginner creations, to advanced designs (that make you proud as punch), you’ll master it all. You’ll be shocked at how easy it can be to create beautiful, simple earrings that look amazing! 

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Create Earrings For Everyone - From Hoops, to Drop Earrings, to Simple Studs and More.

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Bring Your Designs to Life With Stunning Renders - Any Stone, Any Metal, Any Texture. 

Getting inspired is one thing, but getting those designs down on paper is another! We’ll show you how to realistically draw and render any piece you can imagine.  

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Bring Your Designs to Life With Stunning Renders - Any Stone, Any Metal, Any Texture. 

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Sculpt, Form and Finish All The Unique and Creative Projects Your Heart Desires 

Discover the essential techniques every jeweler must master. Become proficient with the fundamental tools needed to form, file, and sculpt your way to creating jewelry as unique as you are. 

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Sculpt, Form and Finish All The Unique and Creative Projects Your Heart Desires

Inside The Metalsmith Academy, no skill is too hard and no technique is outside your wheelhouse. We’re confident you’ll have what you need to master it all… and most importantly, to actually have fun while you’re doing it!
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Access all current and future class videos and handouts, including the A-Z Roadmap for success.
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Ask the experts inside our Student Discussion Forums with Lucy & Venice
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Creative Kickstarters to fuel your creativity (and win epic prizes)
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Exclusive members-only supplier discounts
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Regularly released exclusive mini-classes and resources
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Resource library of quick fixes and tips
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Get 2 months FREE (Save $94) when you join annually.
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This beautiful Firestarters apron was designed by our very own creative wizard, Vennice. Every stitch, strap, and detail has been road-tested to perfection. The result? A bench apron that’s stylish, comfy, ultra-sturdy, and of course… fire retardant.

I’ve been wearing mine for months, and it handles all the jewelry-making chaos with ease. Easy tie waist (comfy af), heavy-duty cotton (no flimsy feel), and easy to just chuck in the wash when things get messy.

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We Never Hide the Fine Print

When signing up, remember that this is a membership - think Netflix, but for cool jewelers. It’s a recurring fee, not a one-time payment, but we promise we’ll never make you jump through hoops to cancel. You’re in control the whole way. 

When you join today, you’ll pay upfront for your first month (or go annual if you’re feeling extra committed) and get instant access to the entire Metalsmith Academy - every class, resource, challenge, and helpful tip we’ve ever created. 

And here’s the brilliant bit: you’re covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. If you join and realise it’s not quite your thing, just let us know within your first 30 days and we’ll refund your payment, no drama, no awkward emails.

 That means you can explore the Metalsmith Academy completely risk-free for 30 days - come hang out, make some magic at your bench, and see why our members never want to leave.

So, What Sets the Metalsmith Academy Apart? 

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Down to Earth, No BS, Straight-to-the-Point Kind of Teachers

We’re not keen on wasting your time with unhelpful tangents or waffley stories. When you watch our classes, you’ll see that anything unhelpful is CUT during editing (except a cheeky joke here and there, of course). We pack our classes with actually useful information, broken into detail, with every step explained thoroughly.
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We Live by the Motto “There’s Always More Than One Way to Do Everything”

We never get overly excited about OUR way being best and only - instead, we show a variety ways to get the same outcome, so you can find the creative style that turns your lights on. Plus, we always share the WHY, not just the HOW, so you can understand the process to grow as a jeweler (not just learn to follow instructions).
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Access the Friendliest Community of Like-Minded Metalsmiths in the World

We all deserve a judgment-free place to expose our stashes of melted silver and ask the dumb questions, and still be welcomed with open arms - and that is our community! No matter where you are in your journey, you can tap into an endless supply of encouragement, ideas, inspiration (and commiserations!) as you complete each project and master your craft.
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Neurotically High-Quality Videos That Make it IMPOSSIBLE to Miss a Single Detail

Ever taken an online class, only to have your time wasted by an out-of-focus camera or the instructor's hands blocking the view? We go the extra mile to ensure this never happens, with every video we upload meticulously filmed and edited so you can see every step clearly. Learn faster as you easily follow along and try-out your new skills from home alongside the classes.

We’ve Helped Over 8,000+ Students on Their Jewelry-Making Journey (and Have Fun Along the Way)!

Hear what some of them had to say about the Metalsmith Academy:
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Susan Wells

Susan Wells

Anyone wanting to either start there jewelry making journey or progress further, this is the Course for you. In depth learning on every level. I can't stress enough how brilliant her classes are, you learn so much from her, and the creative kickstarters for me are always something that takes me out of my comfort zone. its a massively helpful online community, With every question answered super speedily.

Jessie Koh

Jessie Koh

Lucy is a gem of a teacher imparting valuable knowledge and patiently guiding you every step of the way, you can tell she genuinely wants the best for everyone. She makes you feel comfortable by creating a conducive environment for students to explore their creativity and hone their skills. I was sad when the class came to an end, it was an immensely enjoyable experience. I am looking forward to joining her next classes…

Melissa Clarke

Melissa Clarke

I discovered my love of jewelry making in early 2021 and found Lucy Walker’s Metalsmith Academy at the same time. Talk about the stars being in alignment for me as I went from absolute beginner to having the confidence to start my own handmade jewelry business within months. So empowering!! The course is brilliant with outstanding instruction - videos, handouts, step by step processes, super handy tips and more. The projects are motivating and well-sequenced to build skills steadily. The creative kickstarters are awesome for stretching your creativity - see my image. The encouragement from Lucy and her team and the other members is excellent and affirming. The course is excellent value for money and the opportunity to win prizes along the way is an added bonus. My only regret is that the Aussie/USD exchange rate is a killer. I finished much of the course content anyway, but am glad that Lucy shares a lot of content on YouTube so I still get my fix.

Rachel Carter

Rachel Carter

Prior to joining LWJA i was frustrated and trying to figure so much out all by myself. Now I've found my home and all the support I was looking for here at the academy. I've taken other classes online and in person but none compare to Lucy's clear instructions and extra close up video demonstrations. I'm still so surprised by how much value there is in the classes and the forum with Lucy's constant presence and mentorship alone. I am always able to get help with any project or skill whether it's from a class or not. Also, I've got access to Vennice's amazing rendering classes, all the free template and project exercises, vendor discount codes and so many more perks included in my membership! I've been a member for 3 years and continue to learn and find so much support from new classes, Lucy's mentorship on the forum and the community at LWJA. And the icing on the cake is Lucy's frequent give aways, awards and competition which have more than paid for my membership! I'm really lucky to have found such an amazing group to be a part of!

Claire Tasker

Claire Tasker

I joined Lucy’s metalsmith academy when it first opened and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. When I joined all I could make was simple silver rings, self taught. I really wanted to learn how to set gemstones and because of the clear, concise tutorials I can now flush set, bead set, prong set and bezel set! Before this I used to spend hours searching YouTube but there was either too much waffle ???? or not clear enough footage of what they were doing. And to top it off, everyone at the academy including members are so, so friendly ????????

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to this class?

If you purchase this class individually, you’ll be able to dive into all this soldering goodness for 12 months from the date of purchase. After that, you’ll need to repurchase the class to extend your access to the videos. You’ll be able to download the handout though and keep that forever (as long as you download it within the first 12 months), and refer back to that whenever you need. If you sign up to the Metalsmith Academy to watch this class, then you can watch it for as long as you remain a member. 

Do I need specialist tools and equipment for this class?

Yes, you will need some specific tools for this class. To access the full list of recommended tools and equipment - with links to the exact products we used - simply join The Metalsmith Academy. You’ll be able to view the complete list once you're inside. Please note that you won’t need every single tool mentioned, as Lucy always demonstrates multiple ways to achieve the same result. We recommend watching the class before making any purchases.

How much will I need to spend on tools for this class?
Unfortunately, we can’t provide a specific answer to that question. It depends on the tools you decide to purchase and the quality. We try to include as many options as possible in our classes so that students can make choices based on their budget, but to be honest, tools are not cheap.
Can I download the videos?
The videos are only playable through the website and so are not downloadable.

Can I download the handouts?
Absolutely you can! It would be pretty tough to work with your laptop on your workbench. You’ll get lifetime access to these (as long as you download within 12 months after purchase). 

Will Lucy be able to personally answer any questions I have in the classes?
Unfortunately we can’t realistically provide ongoing support for every student who joins us inside our classes. While we’ve put the work in to make sure the lessons are as clear and easy-to-follow as possible, if you find yourself in a pickle, you might be interested in joining our Metalsmith Academy membership. Inside, you’ll be able to chat to Lucy, Venice and the team through daily forums, plus access a ton of other jewelry-making resources and more.

I haven't done any metalwork before, is this a good place to start?
Yes, this is one of the best places to start if you've never picked up a torch before. You may also like to try our saw piercing class as well as that's great for beginners. You can get access to both of these classes by signing up to the Metalsmith Academy.

Do the videos have subtitles?
Yes, all our videos have automatic closed captions in English enabled as an option.

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