Simple Snake Studs

Create Your Own Sellable Snake Earrings (That Are Surprisingly Simple)

Ready for a fun, satisfying project that'll have you creating eye-catching, three-dimensional jewelry in just a few hours? In this class, guest instructor Claire will show you how to make a stunning pair of snake earrings, all while setting you up with clever forming, texturing, soldering, and finishing skills you’ll use in countless future projects. Whether you’re a total beginner or you’re just keen to step beyond flat jewelry, this class will show you just how easy it can be to add shape, depth, and personality to your work.

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Introducing: Simple Snake Studs

Learn how to turn simple silver wire into seriously cool, sculptural snake earrings... without a bench full of fancy tools.

Over 6 lessons, guest instructor Claire will show you how to form, texture, solder and finish your very own pair of sterling silver snake studs using surprisingly simple techniques. Along the way, you’ll pick up practical skills you can pinch for all sorts of future projects, from creating smooth curves and sculptural forms to adding texture and getting that lovely clean finish that makes a piece look properly polished.

Make them for yourself, gift them, sell them, change up the texture or use what you’ve learned to dream up your own slithery creations. By the end, you’ll have a fabulous pair of snake studs AND a whole new appreciation for what a humble pair of pliers can do!

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

Across these simple lessons, you’ll learn how to:
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Create smooth, sculptural shapes with simple pliers

Learn how to manipulate silver into lovely flowing curves and three-dimensional forms... without complicated forging techniques or fancy tools.

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Why silver (sometimes) doesn’t play ball

Understand why sometimes your silver might not melt as you expect and why it's often not your fault, but the suppliers.

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Add texture and personality to your design

Use simple texturing techniques to add detail to your snake studs, with plenty of room to experiment and make the design your own.

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Solder your ear posts securely

Learn how to position and solder the posts onto your finished snake forms so they’re sturdy, wearable and ready to go.

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Get a beautifully clean, professional finish

Sand and polish your earrings properly so all those curves and details look crisp, intentional and properly finished.

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Take these techniques into your own designs

Use the forming, texturing and finishing skills you’ve learned to experiment with different textures, shapes and future jewelry projects.

Plus, you’ll pick up plenty of useful little bench skills along the way, including how to:

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Partially melt your silver wire to create thicker areas

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Control curves and flowing shapes as you form your silver

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Get more from simple tools like flat and half-round pliers

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Use simple sanding accessories to carve details and create form

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Experiment with different textures and finishes

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Take a sculptural design from plain silver to a polished, wearable piece

And loads more…

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Meet Your Instructor:

Claire!

Spoiler: you’re gonna love her

Claire’s journey into metalsmithing started back in 2019, and like many of the best stories, it began with a healthy dose of curiosity, a can-do spirit, and a whole lot of love for shiny things. From her home studio in Little Wymondley (with her very cute canine assistant Marley always nearby), Claire has built a thriving jewelry business from the ground up, selling thousands of handmade pieces and earning hundreds of five-star reviews along the way. She loves to work with recycled precious metals and ethically sourced gemstones to create meaningful jewelry that’s as sustainable as it is stunning.

In this class, Claire brings her hands-on techniques, real-world jewelry-making experience, and all the practical knowledge she’s picked up turning her passion into a full-time gig. Whether you’re a beginner to jewelry making, or you’re looking for a fun new project to spark your creativity, you’re going to love learning from her.

Wondering what gear you need for this class?

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

The main tools you’ll need are probably already sitting on your bench.

Claire creates all that lovely shape and movement using simple jewelry tools, including flat and half-round pliers. No specialist forming tools or complicated forging setup required.

When you sign up, we’ll give you the full lowdown on exactly what tools and materials you’ll need before you get started, including options for anything you don’t already have.

The nice surprise here is just how much you can do with simple tools once you know how to use them to create those lovely three-dimensional shapes.

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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.

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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:

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.

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

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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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!

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

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!)

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

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.

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

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!

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

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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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.

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

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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Creative Kickstarters to fuel your creativity (and win epic prizes)
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Regularly released exclusive mini-classes and resources
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Get unlimited access to Simple Snake Studs throughout your membership.
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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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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! Get an exclusive Firestarters Apron (valued at $85), sent to your door on me. These aprons are designed in-house, and made from washable, heavy-duty cotton that you’ll never want to take off. Plus, they’re a reminder that you’re a part of something bigger than just you at your bench - you’re a member of a global community creating beautiful jewelry (and looking smug, stylish and super professional while they do it!)

I’ve only got 50, so if you like free stuff (aka. if you’re human) then snag your spot inside today!

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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 the content 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.
Why can’t I get video access for more than 12 months?

The only reason we offer 12-month access (instead of lifetime) is so we can keep the price super accessible and still deliver high-quality, regularly updated classes. Most students find a full year is the perfect amount of time to enjoy the projects without feeling rushed, and it’s the sweet spot that keeps things affordable. “Lifetime access” sounds lovely, but behind the scenes it means we’re paying for hosting, streaming, and platform updates until the end of time. Keeping it to 12 months is what lets our tiny (but mighty!) team offer great deals while keeping everything fair and sustainable (we’re a small business who’s gotta survive too).

The good news? Every class comes with a detailed step-by-step handout you can download and keep forever - and they’re so thorough you often don’t need ongoing video access. Even just downloading the handouts for these classes will save you so much money in the long run.

What’s included inside the class lessons?

Each lesson has everything you need including:

Crystal clear videos - Beautifully filmed, close-up instruction so you can actually see what Claire’s doing with the metal. No hands blocking the important bits or mysterious jumps where the snake has suddenly developed three new curves while you weren’t looking.

Detailed Explanations - Claire doesn’t just show you what to do. She explains how she’s forming, texturing, soldering and finishing the piece so you can understand the techniques and use them again in your own jewelry.

Detailed Handout - You’ll also get a step-by-step handout with photos and written instructions to download and keep forever. Very handy when you want to make another pair without scrubbing backwards and forwards through a video.

Is this class suitable for beginners or more experienced jewelry makers?
Both! The techniques Claire uses are surprisingly simple, but you’ll want to be comfortable with basic jewelry-making skills, including soldering.
If you’ve been making jewelry for a while, this is also a cracking little project for exploring more sculptural, three-dimensional forms without getting into complicated forging techniques. Plus, the forming, texturing and finishing skills can be pinched for plenty of your own designs afterwards.

What gear do I need for this class? (Don’t worry, no expensive shopping sprees are required!)
The good news is that you won’t need a collection of fancy forming tools to make these earrings. Claire creates those lovely curves and three-dimensional shapes using simple jewelry tools, including flat and half-round pliers.

When you sign up, we’ll give you the full lowdown on exactly what tools and materials you’ll need before you get started, including options for anything you don’t already have.
What makes these classes different from tutorials on YouTube?
In short: quality of videography. No hands blocking your view. No moments when you say, “wait, when the f$&@ did she move that?!”

Each class is a full-sized course filmed from multiple angles so you actually see what’s happening.

Our classes are known for their structure, depth, and no-fluff policy.
There’s no ads, no vague “and then you just whack it” moments… just clear, professional instruction that walks you through every step (with a few cheeky jokes to keep it fun).

The quality of these classes are akin to jewelry schools, or what you’d find in an online accreditation. These classes are a steal compared to the value you’re getting inside!

Is there a 30-day money- back guarantee?
Absolutely there is. Whether you’re brand new to jewelry making or you’ve been melting metal for a while now, I’m confident these classes will give you the boost you’ve been craving for the next chapter of your journey. In fact, I’m so confident, I’ll happily take on the risk myself… if you purchase the stand alone class and find you don’t absolutely love what you bought, I’ll give you a full refund. Just let me know by emailing academy@lucywalkerjewelry.com within 30-days, and you can have all your money back - no questions asked!
Can I download the videos or just stream them?
You’ll stream the videos from your private dashboard, but you can download all the bonus resources, templates, and guides to keep.
How detailed are the classes? I’m a visual learner…
These classes are filmed so clearly that you’ll feel like your head is hovering over the bench. Multiple angles, tight close-ups, no hands-in-the-way moments, and everything explained step-by-step. If you’ve ever yelled “move your hand!” at YouTube, you’ll breathe a sigh of relief inside our classes.
Do the videos have subtitles?
Yes, all our videos have automatic closed captions in English enabled as an option.
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