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How to Become a Permanent Jewelry Artist: Training, Kits, and Costs

How to Become a Permanent Jewelry Artist: Training, Kits, and Costs

Thinking about becoming a permanent jewelry artist? The short version: you learn to weld and size permanent jewelry safely, get a welder and starter supplies, set up the business basics, and start booking clients. Here are straight answers to the questions we hear most from people getting started, including what training costs in 2026.

For the full step-by-step plan, read How to Start a Permanent Jewelry Business.

How do you become a permanent jewelry artist?

  1. Get trained in welding, metals, sizing, safety, and pricing.
  2. Get your welder and supplies, ideally as a kit so everything works together.
  3. Practice on jump rings and practice chains, then on friends and family.
  4. Set up the business basics: registration, any local license, insurance, and a client waiver.
  5. Book your first events at boutiques, salons, markets, and private parties.

Where do you learn how to do permanent jewelry?

You can train with LINKED online or in person.

  • Online: a self-paced course, about 7 to 8 hours of video across 21 modules, with lifetime access. It's available in English and Spanish.
  • In person: hands-on training at our studio in Winter Garden, Florida, near Orlando. See in-person training dates.

Do you need special training to do permanent jewelry?

There isn't one national permanent jewelry license in the US, but training matters. Welding settings, metal choice, sizing, and safety steps all affect whether a piece lasts and whether your client has a good experience. The business side matters just as much: pricing, events, and marketing are what turn a welder into income.

The LINKED course covers both:

  • The craft: welding a seamless bond, machine settings and maintenance, metals, tools, safety gear, argon, sizing and slack, making jump rings, and troubleshooting.
  • The business: pricing and profitability, marketing platforms, social media growth, content wording, events, and business templates including waivers.

Students receive a certificate of completion.

How much does it cost to become a permanent jewelry artist?

Here are LINKED's current training options:

Option What's included Price
Online course only The full online course, for people who already own a welder $997
LINKED Luxe Online Training Kit LINKED Luxe welder, starter kit, and online training $2,997
Helix Online Training Kit Helix welder, starter kit, and online training $3,197
Zapp Plus 2.0 Training Kit Zapp Plus 2.0 welder, starter kit, and online training $3,397
Orion mPulse 2.0 Training Kit Orion mPulse 2.0 welder, starter kit, and online training $4,997
In-person training, full package Hands-on training in Winter Garden plus your choice of welder and kit From $3,997

Every welder gives a quality weld. The differences come down to controls, comfort, portability, and budget. Compare the four starter kits side by side.

Paying over time: checkout offers Shop Pay installments and Klarna, and Clarity Pay financing is also available. Layaway is an option too. Terms depend on the provider.

What comes in a LINKED starter kit?

  • Your choice of welder
  • 20 ft of chain
  • Jump rings
  • Pliers and cutters
  • Two pairs of protective eyewear
  • Tungsten electrodes and a rotary tool
  • A leather patch, jewelry cloth, and other essentials
  • Done-for-you social media content and business templates, including waivers
  • The online training course

Go deeper: What Comes in a Permanent Jewelry Starter Kit?

What support do students get after training?

  • Lifetime access to the course, including updates
  • The LINKED student community, where you can ask questions and learn from other artists
  • Live coaching calls
  • A lifetime 10% discount for LINKED students on supply orders over $50

Who becomes a permanent jewelry artist?

All kinds of people. Our students include stay-at-home moms, teachers, nurses, retirees, and people with full-time jobs who want a flexible side business. Salon, spa, and boutique owners also add permanent jewelry as a service for their existing clients. No jewelry experience is needed to start.

Go deeper: Can You Start Permanent Jewelry as a Side Hustle?

Ready to get started?

Talk to our team. We'll help you choose the right kit and answer your questions about training, financing, and getting your first clients.