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Prometheus® Greenish Yellow Bronze Clay Instructions

Prometheus® Greenish Yellow Bronze Clay Instructions

Discover the sophisticated sheen of Prometheus® Greenish Yellow Bronze Clay. With these precise instructions, you will learn to create dazzling works of art with ease.

Design Idea H72B

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Firing Art Clay® with a Gas Stove

Firing Art Clay® with a Gas Stove

Not everyone has access to a kiln. In this tutorial, learn how to fire certain types of metal clay pieces on a gas stove rather than with traditional firing methods.

Design Idea 6909

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Prometheus Clays Information Sheet

Prometheus Clays Information Sheet

Working with Prometheus® Clay is similar to working with polymer and ceramic clays. Find all the tips and techniques you need in this how-to guide from Prometheus.

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Ring Mount Instructions

Ring Mount Instructions

Learn how to glue a cabochon into a closed-back ring setting with this tutorial. Clear images demonstrate each step in this how-to.

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Finishing Metal Clay Pieces

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.

Video Length 3:17

Firing Gemstones into Art Clay®

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.

Riveting with a Wire Rivet

Riveting with a Wire Rivet

Learn the art of cold-joining with wire rivets, seamlessly bringing metal pieces together with precision and craftsmanship.

Video Length 4:01

Art Clay® Fundamentals Video

Art Clay® Fundamentals Video

Learn tips from jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman for working with Art Clay®, including the tools to use when creating, finishing and firing this jewelry metal clay.

Video Length 4:45

Here's My Heart Necklace

Here's My Heart Necklace

Lisa Pavelka, renowned mixed-media artist, is here to show you how to work with Art Clay® silver. Follow along to make a touching heart pendant without expensive tools.

Video Length 16:46

Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Make a bold statement and learn basic metalsmithing techniques when you create this modern jewelry set.

Design Idea J12W

Ball Chain Bead Tips

Ball Chain Bead Tips

Discover the art of using ball chain bead tips to elegantly finish off your ball chain projects.

Video Length 0:10

Opening Jump Rings and Split Rings

Opening Jump Rings and Split Rings

Learn how to easily open jump rings and split rings with this video tutorial.

Video Length 3:34

Earrings

Earrings

The rich, soothing colors of rainbow fluorite hearts are beautifully reflected by textured metal sheet in these reclaimed-style earrings.

Design Idea MD3F

Riveting With a Tube or Crimp Tube

Riveting With a Tube or Crimp Tube

Learn the art of riveting with tubes or crimp tubes, a cold-joining technique that securely brings metal pieces together, creating a strong bond with flared ends and a precise hole – a crucial skill for your jewelry-making journey.

Video Length 4:04

Firing Metal Clay with a Butane Torch

Firing Metal Clay with a Butane Torch

Award-winning artist Lisa Pavelka shares terminology, techniques and safety tips for firing metal clay with a butane torch.

Video Length 4:17

Earrings

Earrings

Give yourself some modern flair with this sophisticated earring design. Glistening sterling silver chains lend eye-catching motion to the triangular components.

Design Idea 512E

Steel Hole Punch, How-To

Steel Hole Punch, How-To

The easy way to use a steel hole punch, makes holes with smooth edges and a good round shape.

Video Length 0:07

How to Use French Wire

How to Use French Wire

French wire is a versatile finding known for protecting thread from wear and tear. Watch as designer Marlynn McNutt shows how to use it with Accu-Flex® wire.

Video Length 2:07

How to Use a Disc Cutter

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.

Video Length 2:14

Personalize Jewelry Using Steel Letter and Number Punches

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.

Video Length 2:53

Inserting a Saw Blade into a Jeweler's Saw Frame

Inserting a Saw Blade into a Jeweler's Saw Frame

Welcome, jewelry enthusiasts! In this video, we'll show you how to expertly insert a saw blade into a jeweler's saw frame, a must-have tool for precision metal sheet cutting in your jewelry-making endeavors.

Video Length 3:12

Chandelier Earrings

Chandelier Earrings

Wirework your own geometric dangle earrings for an on trend look. These triangles are sure to get attention.

Design Idea PB2B

How to Add Textured Finishes to Metal

How to Add Textured Finishes to Metal

Brush up on your metal-finishing techniques by learning how to add matte and brushed textures to metal by following along with jewelry-maker Hazel Wheaton.

Video Length7:54

How to Use Dimple Forming Pliers

How to Use Dimple Forming Pliers

Love the look of embellished metal pieces? This video from Anni Pennington shows you how to use dimple-making pliers to decorate your jewelry components.

Video Length 3:36

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