Etching is a method for adding complex and detailed patterns to metal using acid and acid resitant materials to create markings in silver. It allows you to create interesting effects and can be seen under transparent enamels. Variations on the technique can be used to create different effects.            

Saoirse Ronan’s choice of mismatched earrings on the Oscars red carpet has brought this recent trend back into the fashion headlines again and as I sat down to wrtite today’s blog I realised I had joined in. Today I have a little silver spoon dangling from one ear and a fork from the other. So […]

There comes a point when you need to decide if you’ve outgrown your jewellery making workspace at home. So, what are the pros and cons of renting a jewellery studio versus working from home? LJS and Jewellery School Online tutor Anna Campbell has been thinking a lot about this issue and shares her thoughts   […]

At London Jewellery School we think that polymer clay is sometimes unfairly seen as a only for kids. That may be because it is often displayed in primary colours and children’s kits. However, it is a versitile material which you can use to create sophisicticated effects as you can see here.         […]

At this time of year dangly earrings can get caught in hat and scarves, so Jessica Rose has put together this handy tutorial on crreating stud earrings at home using wire and and some standard jewellery tools.   You can find a step-by-step video tutorial on the youtube channel. Have a go and let us […]

We are getting very excited at the school because Jessica Rose will be featuring in a new show for Create and Craft TV to air on 10 March. The show, London Jewellery School, will see Jessica demonstrating metal clay techniques and introducing this magical material to the Create and Craft TV audience. Viewers will be […]

To celebrate St David’s Day with all our Welsh students and friends we are offering some inspiration with daffodil themed jewellery – especially so many of you enjoyed our look at tulip pieces the other week.                

In the latest of our video jewellery tutorials, Jessica Rose shows you how to make a tassel necklace You can find a step by step video tutorial on  the youtube channel. Have a go and let us know how you get on by sharing pictures on our Twitter and Facebook pages. If you want to […]

2016 marks an exciting time for LJS as we are launching some new online jewellery making classes on our website jewellery school online. These classes are designed for students who can’t attend classes with us or who want a refresher for the classes they have attended. LJS tutor Anna Campbell has filmed two of the […]

At London Jewellery School we have a number of free Valentine’s themed jewellery projects, so to give you some inspiration we’ve collected them here.     You could also use the something heart shaped to create a metal clay charm mould as in these instructions – or use heart-shaped beads in a range of our […]

Would like to have one of your designs sold on the high street to a wide audience Each year high street jeweller F. Hinds runs a competition to find new jewellery designers to create pieces to be sold in F. Hinds stores and online. This years competition is open to all with fourcategories: current designers, […]

Argentium silver may be something the silversmiths among you have heard of but have you given it a try? We know former LJS student Karen Young uses argentium silver so we interviewed her to find out more about why she likes it.   Karen. Tell us a little about yourself. When did you start jewellery […]

Following on from our introductory look at Instagram as a great social media option for jewellery makers we have put together some tips for ensuring your account looks as good as possible.   Having fabulous pictures of your work is important whatever ways you use to share your work and sell your pieces, so it […]

Often when we think about silver jewellery we think about highly polished mirrored finished pieces but it is also a metal that looks great with a textured surface and with oxidise/patinated finishes. In our classes we teach texturing through hammering and through using a rolling mill, two great ways to create interesting finishes on silver. […]

  Stacked rings are very popular with our students at the moment so we thought you’d all enjoy this tutorial for making the bead and wire versions. They make beautiful additions to pretty much any outfit. Why not have a go at making your own in a variety of colours.    If you would like […]

Pantone are the self styled ‘global authority on color’ and their announcements are taken seriously in the fashion marketplace. The colours of the year for 2016 are rose quartz and serenity. Completing her look at the colours of the year  LJS tutor Anna Campbell looks at some jewellery inspiration for the second of these colour […]

Pantone are the self styled ‘global authority on color’ and their announcements are taken seriously in the fashion marketplace. The colours of the year for 2016 (there are two of them this year) are rose quartz and serenity. These are likely to be well represented in fashion so having jewellery that matches (whether to wear […]

We know that some of you like to do a little making once the Christmas festivities are over so here is a tutorial for a version of our favourite make, the beaded cocktail ring.  These are a perfect project for using up odd beads and creating truly unique pieces of jewelry.  Step 1. Cut a […]

If you have put London Jewellery School gift vouchers on your Christmas list or are planning to give the gift of jewellery-making to someone else, please note that the last day for purchasing vouchers in time for Christmas is Friday 18 December (5pm). Enjoy your jewellery making during the festive season.

We know that sometimes when you have taken a class with us and learned some new skills, you want to practice but can feel overwhelmed trying to find the right tools. So we have been working with our pop-up shop partners to develop a number of kits to help you with this. Now available in […]