Shading Objects

Skill Level - BEGINNER

    1. Welcome

    2. Material List Book

    3. Materials

    4. Shading Objects Template

    1. Light Theory Guide + Shading Objects Guides

    1. Lesson 2: Shading Objects

    1. You Did It! Now Let's See Your Work!

About this course

  • Free
  • 7 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content
  • Guides
  • Printable Template

Course Information

Learn the fundamentals of shading and light theory in this beginner-friendly course designed for aspiring jewellery designers.


 You’ll explore essential techniques, materials, and how to apply shading to objects that form the foundation of jewellery rendering. 


Perfect for building confidence before moving on to gemstones, metals, and full design sketches.


The key takeaways for the course:

  • Being confident with materials.
  • Gained understanding of light theory and applying it to objects.
  • Confidence with shading.

  • Solid Foundation

    Learn how light interacts with different forms and how to create realistic depth using just pencil, blending stump, and white pencil.

  • Shade With Confidence

    Master shading spheres, cubes, cylinders, and ribbons — essential forms that appear in real jewellery design.

  • Path To Jewellery Rendering

    Discover how simple objects translate into gemstone cuts, ring bands, and metal curves — preparing you for more advanced design techniques in gouache.

Instructor

Samantha Kelly

Senior Instructor

I am Samantha Kelly, the Sole Proprietor of Ethereal House of Jewellery Design. With 14 years of experience as a Manufacturing Jeweller, specialising in custom handcrafted pieces, my passion lies in jewellery design. Due to limited resources, I became self-taught in this field. I am eager to pass on the knowledge gained from years of experimentation, aiming to save you time and the challenges I faced. I look forward to sharing my expertise and insights to enhance your business through efficient design practices.