Rings Within Rings | Ring Making Class

Learn How to Create Multi-Layered Stone Set Ring Bands Like a Pro

Supercharge your jewelry-making skills with this 2.5-hour intermediate ring making class, designed to take your soldering, fabrication and finishing to the next level. Learn how you can combine these techniques to seamlessly create unique rings you (and your customers) will obsess over.

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Get lifetime access to the 150+ page full-color handout that walks you step-by-step through creating your rings (yep, that’s larger than your average jewelry-making book and contains SO much incredible information to make sure nothing stands between you and your brilliant ring creations!)

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This is Not Just a Class on How to Make a Ring…

This is designed to level you up with soldering, fabrication and finishing skills you’ll carry across the rest of your jewelry-making journey!
Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect inside:

The biggest lesson you’ll learn inside (spoiler!) is how to combine and mingle your soldering, finishing and fabrication skills throughout the process of making this ring. You can feel confident you’re not just learning how to follow along with one singular project, but that you’re truly developing your craft, and becoming a more confident and capable jeweler! 



Please note, this is not a beginner level class, you’ll need to have reasonable soldering, fabrication and bur control skills to make the most of this one. Bezel setting experience is also advised.

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

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Our game-changing tips for soldering your piece in the right order.

Learn how to craft each individual piece separately, and then solder them together for a smoother, stronger, and overall better approach.

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How to clean up excess solder for a professional-looking piece every time.

Get your rubber wheels at the ready (and put the coffee down - this one requires some serious control!) We’ll show you how to clean-up your piece like a pro. 

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The simplest way to form a ring band (with cheap pliers!)

Discover how you can use cheap-as-chips half round and flat pliers effectively to form stunning bands that look great. 

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Our mindful method to polish and finish rings like a pro.

Learn how you can weave finishing techniques throughout the entire process of making jewelry to ensure a beautiful, professional-looking final piece.

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The secret to soldering beaded wire to a plain ring band - without gaps.

We’ll show you the professional-looking way to add quick details to your rings with ready-made wires.

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Multiple ways to get a perfect solder seam on your ring bands.

Learn what you need to do before you light the torch to ensure your solder join is perfect every time. 

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Seamless soldering to bring your designs to life

Discover our top tips for seamlessly soldering your ring bands together, and your setting to the ring band. Hint: it’s all about getting the perfect fit, and we’ll show you how!

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The 101 of beautiful bezel settings with rose cut stones

Learn how to make a bezel, fit that bezel perfectly into your setting, and create a seat inside the bezel using an inner bezel (take a shot everytime I say bezel!)

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

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Fix soldering mishaps (and avoid them in the first place!)

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Master a guillotine shear for straight, even cuts every time

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Use a ring stretcher to round out a ring band

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Add textures using a Foredom hammer handpiece

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Get creative with hammer textures on ring bands

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Make a bezel setting punch from a nail

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Make your own sandpaper sticks, cushioned sandpaper sticks, and sanding rolls

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Modify cheap pliers for extra grip strength, and hammer handpiece anvils for minimal clean up

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Solder an open-back setting onto a ring band in a professional manner

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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Full Color Handouts

We all learn in different ways, which is why every course is accompanied by a detailed handout with up to 150 pages of glorious full-cover photos. That way, you can get the practice in and refresh your knowledge even when you don’t have time to sit and watch a video. 

Access 2.5-Hours of Engaging, Hands-on, and Actually-Fun Training

Check out the class overview:
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Introduction
Learn what we’re going to be focusing on in this class, and what tools you’re going to need. Find out below what tools you’ll need for this class.
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Forming a simple ring band
Get started forming a simple ring band from a 16 gauge sheet, including how to use a guillotine shear and get that perfect solder join.
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Three ways to solder a ring band
There’s always more than one day to do everything - it’s just about finding the way that works best for you! In this lesson, you’ll learn our top three favorite ways to solder a ring band for minimal cleanup.
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Rounding out and cleaning up the ring bands
Start looking at the finishing process, plus, learn how to use a ring stretcher to round out ring bands (we’ll be covering the traditional way too, of course).
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Making the outer ring band
Form your outer ring band from round beaded wire with an invisible solder join, and learn how to solder this to your inner ring band. Plus, dive deeper into getting the perfect finish here too!
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Adding texture to the ring band
Not only will I show you how to create a bright and shiny ring, I’ll also show you how to add a unique texture to your piece for a custom, personalized look.
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Making the setting
This one’s a biggie! Here, we’re going to take a look at making a bezel setting, creating an inner bezel for our stone to sit on, and adding a border to our bezel. After all that, we’re going to solder everything into a domed form to create a unique looking bezel setting!
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Soldering the setting to the 
ring band
Preparation is key! Learn how to create the perfect fit between your setting and your ring band before soldering everything together. Plus, we’ll learn how to deal with pesky solder spillages.
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Setting the stone
Finally, you’ll learn how to set the stone using a Foredom hammer handpiece. Don’t worry if you don’t have one of these, I’ll show you how to make a setting punch from a nail too. Please note: these bezel setting techniques are not for beginners.

Wondering what tools you need for this class?

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! Inside our course videos and handouts, you’ll see a variety of tool possibilities, and advice on how to pick the right ones for you. These include simple, affordable tools if your budget is tighter, and a few fancy-pants options if you feel like a splurge. We recommend not going out on any crazy shopping sprees until you’ve checked the course out! To access the full list of recommended tools and equipment - with links to the exact products we used - simply join The Metalsmith Academy.

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Take Your Learning Back to Your Workbench With our 150+ Page Downloadable Handout

This full-color handout is designed to complement the video material, and give you access to our step-by-step instructions from anywhere. This is the perfect addition to your course content, and a huge added bonus of this Rings Within Rings Class that you can utilize for life!

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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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You Won’t Just Find the Tools & Training You Need Inside the Metalsmith Academy…

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You’ll Also Find the Support You Need for Every Step Along the Way

You’ll be learning from myself and my small-but-mighty team - experts with decades of jewelry-making experience. I’ve trained with some of the best-of-the-best artisans around the world (from New York, to Australia, to the UK and more), and I’m not holding anything back to help you on your journey too! Inside our courses, handouts, and in our interactive member forum, you can build your skills, practice among peers, and ask any questions that pop-up along the way.

And while we’ll always be here to cheer you on and help skyrocket you forward…
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The Real Gems of the Metalsmith Academy Are the People You’ll Meet Inside

Like-minded metalsmith enthusiasts who are living their dream of creating stunning jewelry - one melted, shame-free mistake at a time! Your fellow members will make your jewelry-making experience fun, and inspire you like nothing else to design the pieces you’re dreaming of creating.

There’s no ego, no pretentiousness, and no drama inside our community - just a fun, enjoyable, and empowering place to unleash your inner jewelry maker!

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Here’s a Snapshot of What Else You’ll Have Access to Inside

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Practice Projects

Downloadable project handouts dialing into one single project in step-by-step detail. Each project builds on the skills you’ve learned in our classes, but in a fresh and unique way.

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Creative Kickstarters

Every couple of months, you’ll be able to join us for a brand new challenge! But what's a challenge without some ass-kicking prizes? (Seriously, think GRS MicroBlock and you're in the right ballpark!)

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Template Packs

If you're feeling a little lost for inspiration, have no fear, we have templates galore for you to use however you like - zero credit required!

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Resource Library

Need a solution to the problems causing you drama? These fast and furious videos are created to answer your questions and get you back on track.

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Supplier Discounts

Gesswein, Otto Frei, Durston Tools, Pepe USA and SC Studios.... just some of the suppliers giving our members exclusive discounts!

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Direct Forum Help

Every morning Lucy and Vennice are over in the forums helping solve your dramas. If you need help, or just love a good gossip over coffee, this is the place to be.

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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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Free Welcome Gift: Exclusive Firestarters Apron (Valued at $85) designed in-house, and made from washable, heavy-duty cotton. Limited stock available!

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As a special thank you for committing your next 365 days to creating jewelry inside our cool club, we're shipping out the next 50 members a fun gift!

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? 

(Well actually, a whole damn lot!)

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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

If I join the Metalsmith Academy, how often can I watch the videos?
As many times as you like as long as your subscription is active.
Do I need specialist tools and equipment for this class?
Yes you will need specific tools for this class, we have included a basic tool list above, and the course contains detailed tool handouts together with product codes for all tools used during the class.
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 we will 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.
As a member of the Metalsmith Academy, will Lucy be able to personally answer any questions I have in the classes?
If you do want that little extra support, don’t worry at all – that is one of the main reasons why we launched our membership. Lucy, Vennice and the team will be active in the forums daily to help with any problems you might be having with the classes.
I haven't done any metalwork before, is this a good place to start?
This class is the best place to start!
Do the videos have subtitles?
Yes, all our videos have automatic closed captions in English enabled as an option.
If I purchase the class individually how long will I have access to the videos?
You’ll have access to the video portion of the class for 1 year, however the downloadable handout is yours to download and keep forever. Please note that the handout must be downloaded within the 1-year access period.
If I purchase the class as a stand alone class will Lucy be able to personally answer any questions I have?
As there is no access to our community forums as part of individual classes, Lucy will not be available to answer questions relating to the class. She has, however, designed the class so that there should be no questions left to ask. Due to time constraints, Lucy is not able to answer questions on classes via email, or social media messaging. If you do think you would prefer personal support, please select the option to join the Metalsmith Academy. Lucy is active in the forums there every single day answering questions.
What happens if I purchase this as an individual class, and I can't complete it within a year?
If you have not managed to complete the standalone class within a year, you will have an option to extend the class another year for $20.
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