Jewellery In Resin And Acrylic Short Course

About this course

Participants investigate cast resin and sheet acrylic as jewellery materials, producing pieces through construction and cold-connection methods including gluing, pegging, riveting, stapling and stitching. The course also introduces heat forming for shaping acrylic. Work includes sawing, filing and finishing plastics, then attaching silver findings to complete jewellery. Projects include riveted earrings or a pendant and a heat-formed bangle, with participants producing at least two finished pieces while examining the different characteristics of the materials.

What you'll learn

• Distinguish between the characteristics and uses of cast resin and sheet acrylic.
• Apply cold-connection techniques such as gluing, pegging, riveting, stapling and stitching.
• Saw, file and finish plastic components for jewellery.
• Use heat forming to shape acrylic for a bangle.
• Attach silver findings to complete jewellery pieces.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners interested in jewellery accessories and making processes. No previous experience is required, although knowledge of jewellery hand tools is an advantage. The Beginner level indicates an introduction to the subject rather than established technical experience.

• No previous jewellery-making experience is required.
• Knowledge of jewellery hand tools may be useful.