Level up your inlay jewelry skills
You’ve wondered how to make inlay jewelry for long enough…
Finally wow yourself with what you’ve made by taking my online inlay jewelry classes!
Online Inlay Jewelry Courses
With some simple metalsmithing and lapidary know-how, you'll be able to make intricate inlay bails for your handmade pendant designs. I'll show you how to make 3 different sterling silver designs and 3 ways to inlay your bail.
Learn how to make a flush-cut inlay cuff bracelet--from building the sterling cuff all the way through cutting the stones for your cuff.
Learn how to create intricate inlay jewelry that has more organic-shaped stone shapes from start to finish. I'll show you a few different ways to carve your stones in this tutorial.
Course Previews and FAQs
Online inlay jewelry lessons, at your pace
Dream big!
Even though these techniques look difficult, advanced beginners can make the gorgeous inlay jewelry pieces you’ve been seeing (and saving) on Pinterest.
No BS!
I’m not here to waste your time. I cut out the unnecessary babbling and load you up on all the tips and tricks I know.
Repetition, repetition!
Unlike an in-person course where you forget things months later, you can watch these videos as many times as you need.
Just the start!
You’re given multiple options on how to make something, so you have plenty of inspiration to start making stunning inlays.
Not just for jewelers!
Even if you’re just a lapidary, you can apply these techniques to pre-fabricated inlay blanks to cut out the metalsmithing part.
I’ve got your back!
Don’t let previous bad course experiences crush your spirit. I’m here for you, so let’s have some fun in the studio together!
Start prepping for inlay cuff bracelet workshop!
This bracelet bending jig will save your shoulder from pounding on a mandrel and give you a consistent cuff every time.
(or you can make your own using my free video here)
Don’t just take my word for it!
“Wow, I love how detailed Caitlin gets - she goes over things and give tips for things most people wouldn’t think of. Those tips are priceless and prevent a lot of wasted time!”
— Annie
“I love Caitlin’s encouraging personality. I never took lapidary further because I hadn’t had the knowledge or inspiration. She gave me that, and ignited my obsession with inlay jewelry!”
— Judy
This inlay cuff is an example of student work. Image courtesy of Karen Phillips.
“I love the inlay cuff bracelet I made, and still can’t believe I made it on my own. Thank you, Caitlin!”
— Karen
Upcoming Workshops
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Stone Intarsia: Let's Get Scrappy!
Aug. 5 & 12, 2026 with Pocosin (live online)
Making intarsias doesn’t mean you have buy an expensive intarsia machine. If you get creative, there are ways to reconfigure a flex shaft or flat lap to do the same thing!
We’ll review 6 intarsia setups along with their pros/cons. No machining skills required!
Then I’ll teach you how to make simple intarsias, checkerboard, and radial designs.
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Beginner/Intermediate Cobblestone Inlay Jewelry
Oct. 2026 at Boulder Metalsmithing Association (in-person)
This class will be both a beginner cobblestone inlay and intermediate class (to accommodate those that have taken my beginner class last year).
In a cobblestone inlay, each stone is cut and domed separately before it’s put together in one setting.
For beginners, we will be making a rectangular pendant from scratch, then you can get creative with the kinds of colored stones you want to use for your pendant! Besides learning inlay basics, you’ll really hone your lapidary calibration skills in this class so that you can work up to advanced inlay techniques with organic-shaped stones.
For intermediate students, students will learn how to build channel inlays with sterling silver between stones and how to inlay more complicated and organic shaped-stones.
Still have more questions before taking the leap?
You deserve to feel confident that you have what it takes to make these inlay projects! No question is too big or too small: just fill out the form and I’ll be right with you!