How To Anneal and Texture Metal
Join Patti to learn how to anneal and pickle different metal surfaces before texturing them with specialty hammers.
Master the Art of Metalwork
Forming and shaping metal with a hammer is the beating heart of this art form. Metalworking runs the gamut from cold connections to hot soldering, using metal to create dazzling designs to last the ages. Let this fascinating material spark your creativity!
Getting Started with Hammers
Discover how to choose the perfect hammer for each jewelry-making project with Patti in this product spotlight video.
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Explore Metal Work Tips & Techniques
Keeping the Perfect Metal Clay Consistency
See how to keep metal clay the right consistency as you create jewelry by following these steps from award-winning mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka.
Personalize Jewelry Using Steel Letter and Number Punches
Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman walks you through how to add the flair of personalization to metal jewelry with letter and number punches in this handy video.
Finishing Metal Clay Pieces
See how to hand finish your Art Clay® silver metal clay jewelry components in minutes with this quick step-by-step tutorial hosted by world-renowned mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka.
5 Steps: How to Rehydrate Old Metal Clay
Has your metal clay gone bone-dry? We'll show you how to bring it back to life! LauraLynn demonstrates how in just 5 easy steps: break up, grind, sift, rehydrate and reform!
How to Use Molding Compound
Want to make replicas of some of your unique stations or duplicate hard-to-find vintage buttons.? Learn how to use molding compound to recreate even fragile items.
A Guide to Torches for Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing
Learn about the importance of torches in jewelry making and small metalsmithing projects including soldering, annealing, enameling and even firing metal clay. Follow along with Patti as she shows the different torches we offer and how to pick the best fit for your needs.
Firing Gemstones into Art Clay®
Adding gemstones to metal clay can increase the appeal of a piece, but it's important to know how the stones will react. This article discusses how to fire different stone types.
How to Use a Disc Cutter
Save time and effort with metal disc cutters! Watch Michael show how to use these handy tools to shape metal for your jewelry.
Featured Design Inspiration
Effloresce Necklace Inspiration
Like white petals in the moonlight, the metallic surfaces of this artistic design, created by Jasmine Chan, seem to emit a pale glow. A silver butterfly flies amongst the winding wirework vines.
Helpful Technique: A Guide to Torches for Metalworking
Learn about the importance of torches in jewelry making and small metalsmithing projects uncluding soldering, annealing, enameling and even firing metal clay. Follow along with Patti as she shows the different torches we offer and how to pick the best fit for your needs.
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Earrings
Bring together organic textures and timeless beauty with shell earrings crafted from hammered copper and zinc sheet, each cradling a cultured freshwater pearl.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings
A cosmic collision of hammered metal, twinkling stars and cheeky rainbows—this necklace and earring set brings the magic of the night sky down to Earth.
Earrings
Dangly copper textured disc earrings that are simple, stunning, and sure to turn heads—featuring handmade copper components by mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka.
Bracelet
Give dad a gift he'll cherish with this understated bracelet. The mix of black chain and bright copper gives off a masculine, industrial look.
Bracelet
Keep your loved ones close. Create a customized mother's bracelet with their birthstones or zodiac signs and add their names with custom-stamped components.
Earrings
Craft dainty earrings flowing with the cool, serene hues of the ocean. Monogrammed discs add a personal touch to enhance the beauty of this work of art.
Gift Tags
Make your own personalized gift tags for an over-the-top presentation. This combination of macramé and wood components has a beautifully organic look.
Single-Strand Necklace
"Here, Mousie, Mousie!" This adorable design by Michela Verani will capture your heart with its lifelike details, beautifully brought to life with metal clay.
Salt and Pepper Shakers
Exuding an air of regal sophistication, these artfully crafted salt and pepper shakers are sculpted using Art Clay® precious metal clay and adorned with sparkling faceted gems and cabochons.
Single-Strand Necklace
Metal clays let you turn any moment into bespoke jewelry! Ruth Baillie’s "Feed the Birds" pendant necklace does just that, with silver birds enjoying a delightfully detailed meal.
