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.
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.
How To Anneal and Texture Metal
Join Patti to learn how to anneal and pickle different metal surfaces before texturing them with specialty hammers.
Featured Design Inspiration
Snowman Earrings
If every snowflake is unique, then these beautiful snowflake and snowman earrings truly bring one-of-a-kind style with a metal sheet backdrop.
A Guide to Cutting Tools
Which hand tools cut what? This chart tells you which pliers, cutters, nippers and other tools will cut which gauges of wire, beading cable and metal sheet.
Explore The Metalworking Gallery
Five-Piece Ring Set
This exquisitely crafted set of rings by Sulie Girardi are created using precious metal clay and set with colorful faceted cubic zirconias in a range of colors.
Earrings
Twisted spirals of sheet metal flash colorful light; contrasting colors and textures add movement and interest. These earrings were artistically rendered by mixed-media jewelry-maker, Lisa Pavelka.
Single-Strand Necklace
Make a celestial statement with this stellar sterling silver pendant necklace with sparkling crystal stars.
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
Hand-stamping jewelry lets you offer endless personalization options for custom gifts.
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
These regally sophisticated salt and pepper shakers are artfully crafted using silver metal clay and adorned with sparkling faceted gems and gleaming cabochons.
Single-Strand Necklace
Turn a moment into bespoke jewelry with metal clays! Ruth Baillie’s "Feed the Birds" pendant necklace shows silver birds enjoying a delightfully detailed meal.
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