Design and Make Brass Jewelry from Scratch
A course by Freya Alder, Jewelry Designer and Maker
Learn how to make beautiful brass pins and accessories from the initial doodle to the final polish
Jewelry making gives you the power to transform raw materials into tangible products—something jewelry designer and maker Freya Alder is an expert in. She specializes in the use of sheet brass, a low-cost, versatile, and environmentally-friendly material, which is perfect for creating accessories.
In this course, Freya shares the foundational techniques needed to bring quick sketches to life in the form of jewelry. Explore the essentials of building your own jewelry from scratch by learning how to use your tools properly to achieve a professional end result.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 14 downloads
What's included in this course?
Begin by hearing about Freya’s creative journey, the influences which inspire her pieces, and how she turned her hobby into a career.
Learn about the tools and materials used in this course. Freya shares her expertise in setting up a safe workspace as well as some essential jewelry making techniques. Find out how to go about looking for inspiration and put together a mood board for your accessory.
Get inspired by your mood board and create the initial sketches of your design. Then translate your favorite ones onto brass sheets before piercing them using the techniques from earlier in the course. Tidy up your brass creation for a professional feel before attaching the pin and adding the final touches to your design.
Freya demonstrates how to package and care for your final piece. Finally, she offers insight into sharing your work online or selling it in a commercial space.
- 99% positive reviews (268)
- 7,502 students
- 17 lessons (2h 57m)
- 14 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design and create your own brass pin by hand.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in jewelry making and working with brass.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
You will need a brass sheet, jewelry findings, stationery materials, safety goggles, and other tools specified by the teacher in the course.
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Freya Alder
A course by Freya Alder
Freya, a Glasgow-based jewelry designer, has been making things for as long as she can remember. From doll’s house ornaments to origami, she’s experimented creatively with interiors, textiles, ceramics and sculpture. After initially studying graphic design, she discovered that making things by hand was her true passion and transferred to Glasgow School of Art where she studied jewelry and silversmithing for four years. After graduating, she worked in retail, mastering the art of wholesaling whilst selling her jewelry on the side. Then, in 2019, Freya set up her own business and took her passion project full-time.
Now she sells her pieces online as well as in shops, galleries, and markets. She sees her work as an ever-evolving collection and is committed to using sustainable materials and tackling fast fashion by creating jewelry her customers can wear for years to come.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Getting to Know Your Materials
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Tools and Materials
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Setting Up Your Workstation
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An Introduction to Working with Brass 1
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An Introduction to Working with Brass 2
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Get Inspired
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U3
Creating Brass Jewellery
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Sketching Your Design
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Translating Your Drawing into a Brass Piece 1
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Translating Your Drawing into a Brass Piece 2
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Tidying up Your Brass Piece
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Attaching Findings 1
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Attaching Findings 2
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Finishing Your Piece
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U4
Sharing Your Brass Jewellery
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Adding Additional Elements
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Packaging and Care
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Sharing Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Design and Make Brass Jewelry from Scratch
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers all the foundational skills, tools, and safety setups needed to start making your own brass jewelry from scratch.
You’ll need basic jewelry tools like a piercing saw, bench peg, emery paper, hand drill, and brass sheets. The course will provide a detailed list and explain how to use each tool safely.
You’ll learn how to design, cut, assemble, and finish brass jewelry, including techniques like sawing, drilling, soldering, stone setting, wirework, and creating kinetic pieces inspired by famous artists.
Yes, the course includes tips on presenting your jewelry professionally and strategies for selling your handmade brass pieces through online platforms.
The course teaches how to build mood boards, translate imagery into line drawings, and convert those sketches into minimalist brass jewelry designs using cutout and continuous line techniques.
You’ll learn how to securely attach a bench peg, adjust your chair for ergonomics, and set up a safe workspace for working with metal tools and materials.
The course covers essential safety practices, such as using protective equipment, proper tool handling, safe drilling, and cleaning techniques to ensure a safe jewelry-making experience.
Esta hermoso, compre los materiales y me puse a trabajar, la explicación es fácil de entender en la traducción de audio en español. Muchas gracias y saludos desde Santiago de Chile.
Very easy to follow and to keep engaged.
interesante y bien explicado
this teacher gave very detail process of making brass. What's more, her creative style is quite impressed me.
Ha sido genial! Muy buenas técnicas y recomendaciones. Al empezar no pensé que podría hacer nada y he conseguido exactamente lo que quería hacer. Muchas gracias!