Unleash your creative side, with today's gem of a deal...
We're offering you a
certified online jewellery making business course for just
£19, saving you
94% off Centre of Excellence's price of £330 (correct as of 3.2.16).
Whether you're looking to change careers or launch a sideline to make some cash from a hobby, this course from Centre of Excellence is the perfect way to launch a handmade jewellery business! You'll get unlimited access to the online course content, which consists of 15 modules, giving you everything you need to know about the industry, from start to finish!
Modules
- Introduction
- Module 1: Benefits of the career
- Module 2: About designing jewellery, jewellery past to present
- Module 3: How to design jewellery
- Module 4: How to design different types of jewellery
Earrings
Neckpieces
Bracelets
Rings
- Module 5: Jewellery materials
Metal
Beads
Gemstones and synthetics
Malleables and moldables
Natural materials
- Module 6: Equipment and supplies
Workspace equipment
Hand tools
Beading supplies
Soldering tools
Findings, stampings, and finishing
Suppliers to use
- Module 7: The design process
Developing your ideas
Sketching it out
Choosing your materials
Patterns or moulds
Samples and prototypes
- Module 8: Making your own jewellery
Health and safety
Soldering
Filing
Saw-piercing
Wirework
- Module 9: Outsourcing production
Communicating your design ideas
- Areas of production expertise
- Finding production specialists
- Module 10: Preparing for your career
Sense of aesthetics and design
Hand-eye coordination
Creativity
Communication Skills
Sales ability
- Module 11: Getting hired
Types of employers
How to find job openings
Positions to apply for
Finding advertised positions and unadvertised positions
Job hunting materials: your resume, cover letter and portfolio
Interviews, making a great impression and interview questions
Finished jewellery samples
- Module 12: Starting your own business
Your enique concept
Creating a business plan
Start-up costs and getting financing
Legal matters and considerations
Setting up your workspace / workshop
Employees and contractors
Setting your prices
Wholesale vs. retail pricing
Profitability
Calculating price
- Module 13: Fulfilling orders
Establishing a delivery date
Custom design services
Accepting payment, jewellery design
Managing wholesale accounts
Trade shows and craft fairs
- Module 14: Selling your designs
Marketing materials (portfolio, samples, website, style sheet and price lists)
Selling to individuals
Craft shows and galleries
Hosting a promotional event
Finding wholesale buyers
- Module 15: Selling on the internet
Keywords
How to get found in search
Setting up an online shop
- Epilogue
