Single-Strand Necklace
A life-like silver metal clay dragonfly alights on a copper metal clay lily pad in this intricately detailed design by artist
Britta Solstad.
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Single-Strand Necklace
The warm, rosy glow of antiqued copper beads and findings perfectly complements the sweet charm of a copper Art Clay® pendant in this monochromatic necklace.
Hand-Beaded Huichol Mexican Folk Art Nativity Set
All is calm, all is bright 'round this adorable Nativity set. Gold-toned seed beads give the figures a heavenly glow.
Single-Strand Necklace
Embrace the tranquil beauty of autumn's azure skies and billowy clouds with this leaf-shaped pendant necklace, crafted to encapsulate their serene essence.
Keychain
Fascinating results emerge when polymer clays, both liquid and traditional, are combined with clear resin, as this Father's Day keychain clearly shows.
Metal Clay Kit Resources
Welcome to the online resource page for your new Metal Clay Kit! Below you will find all you need in order to get started making unique metal clay jewelry.
Keychain
Create an adorable "sweater" polymer clay keychain to celebrate Father's Day!
Metal Clay Information
Metal clay is an easy-to-use material for creating custom metal pieces. Just manipulate the clay into the shape you want, dry, then fire it to turn it into precious metal. But that isn't all.
Earrings
Craft these earrings using polymer clay and tiny flat back crystals. Featuring glittering teardrops suspended from pop-art-inspired circles, they will make a chic statement.
More Than Jewelry: What Else Can You Make?
Are you looking to make something besides traditional jewelry? Read on for ways to use jewelry-making materials for a variety of new designs.
Multi-Strand Necklace
Amber and golden horn beads hang like drops of "Honey in the Comb" in Sandy Mikel's striking necklace.
Make Your Own Beads and Components
Every jewelry artist knows the bliss of taking designs from imagination to creation. Learn about the different products that allow you to create pieces of art.
Ask the Experts Metal Clay Q&A
Q: I bought some silver Art Clay some years ago, it's never been opened. Do you know if it can still be used? I would be firing it with a butane torch. Thanks!
Ask the Experts Metal Clay Q&A
Q: Can you mix the different Art Clays, the slow drying and the regular? Or do they need to be used seperately because of different working times?
Ask the Experts Art Clay® Q&A
Q: I recently made a ring out of Art Clay silver, and can't get it off the mandrel! I've found a lot of suggestions for preventing Art Clay from sticking in the future, but none that help me fix what's already been done. How do I get my ring free without breaking it or having to start over?
Ask the Experts Metal Clay Q&A
Q: Can I use different metal clays on the same piece, e.g. bronze, copper, and or silver?
Ask the Experts Metal Clay Q&A
Q: Can I cross the gold precious metal clay with some of the copper to successfully have rosegold precious metal clay?
Ask the Experts Firing Q&A
Q: I just bought a new kiln and have tried the time and temperature listed, but my pieces are coming out not completely fired. How do I adjust the time and temperature without ruining more silver and copper clay?
Ask the Experts Molds Q&A
Q: I am interested in creating my own jewelry company. I have started out by making bracelets, however I need to separate my bracelets from other bracelet makers. I have many ideas of beads I want to design myself but am not sure how to go about getting them created. For example, some companies have their logos as pendants on a lot of their jewelry. I want to make a logo pendant for my bracelets but am not sure how to "create" it. Are there jewelry supply companies that can make my logo into a pendant or is this something I have to create on my own?
Ask the Experts Setting Marcasite in Art Clay® Q&A
Q: I'm interested in doing silver clay jewelry. What's the best way to get started? I love marcasite. Can I put them in the silver clay and then heat or is it best to glue them in later. Would I use jewelry glue or slip?
Art Clay® Silver - Paste Type
Learn the steps for using Art Clay® Silver Paste for safely filling molds, embellishing porcelain and glass, connecting clay pieces and attaching silver wire.
Ask the Experts Metal Clay Q&A
Q: I have many large uncalibrated stones. I would like to create my own mounts with Artclay. Will the prongs bend and not be too brittle for setting the stones after firing?
Ask the Experts Art Clay® Is Pure Silver Q&A
Q: I am interested in working with metal clay but was wondering if there is a difference between the silver clay and the pure silver that you can buy. Also, if I sold a piece of silver made from the clay, would I have to make a special note of it to the customer or could I just say it is pure silver?
Ask the Experts Metal Clay Q&A
Q: I had some left over Art Clay and wrapped it back into the original packaging. When I went to work with it again a few weeks later, it crumbled. I added some water and put it back in the packaging but it is still in pieces. Can you suggest another way of reconstituting it?