The Jeweler badge is part of the “It's Your Planet—Love It!" badge set introduced in 2011. It replaces the retired Jeweler badge.
When a Girl Scout Junior has earned this badge, she will know how to make different kinds of jewelry.
Step 1: Get to know the tools of the trade[]
Oriental Trading has a very inexpensive, but pretty sturdy package of jewelry tools. and also a whole kit that can be used mulitple times.
http://www.orientaltrading.com/jewelers-plier-set-a2-68_75002.fltr?Ntt=jewelry%20tools
http://www.orientaltrading.com/beading-basics-gift-set-a2-68_85001.fltr?Ntt=jewelry%20tools
Step 2: Make jewelry with metal[]
There are many crafts that you can do, and one of the easiest crafts to do with the girls is to make a washer necklace.
There are many online tutorials on how to make this necklace. Here are the basics that you need:
Washers (you can use different sizes uf you want a multi-layered look)
Step 3: Turn everyday objects into jewelry[]
Step 4: Create jewelry inspired by another culture[]
Step 5: Make a sparkling gift[]
One easy way to do this is for the girls to make an extra piece from one of the activities above. We had them make extra cartouches for Mother's Day.