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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.

Top 10 Best-Selling Chains

Are you in a chain rut? Here are top-selling chains and design ideas to help guide your jewelry production.

The Wonder of Cloisonné

Discover the rich history and intricate techniques behind cloisonné, from ancient origins to modern art. Explore its timeless beauty and craftsmanship!

Permanent Jewelry: Soldering Love and Friendship Bracelets

Permanent jewelry is a popular way to celebrate friendship, love, and meaningful relationships through jewelry.

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.

Six Ways to Create Cold Connections

No need to be a blacksmith to join metal to metal—you can use cold connections! Here are 6 ways to connect metals (or other materials) without using fire or electricity.

Top 7 Ways to End Jewelry Chain

View this helpful guide to the top 7 ways to finish jewelry chain from our in-house jewelry-making experts.

Getting Started with Basic Silversmithing

Curious about silversmithing essentials? This article outlines key tools and their uses, giving you the knowledge to start your journey with confidence.

Metal Jewelry: Finishing and Polishing

Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows how to finish and polish metal jewelry.

Earrings

Delicate Crystal Passions® pearls dangle gracefully against edgy horseshoe nails in these stylish earrings.

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Which Metals Should You Use?

Choosing the right metal to use in your jewelry involves balancing a number of factors beyond gold vs. silver. Get the lowdown on all materials metal.

Everything You Need to Know About Jeweler's Saws

Find everything you need know about jeweler's saws in this video and informative article. Learn the tips and tricks to using a jeweler's saw to get the design you want.

Using Metal Clay with a Mold: Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting

Avoid a sticky situation with these tips and tricks for molds and metal clay.

Amazing Hill Tribes Silver

Take a fascinating trip to Thailand, no passport required, with this article about the skilled artisans behind Hill Tribes silver.

Metal of the Moment--Brass

Brass is the metal of the moment according to fashion mavens. Learn all about this age-old material and how to incorporate it into your designs.

All About Metal Sheet

There is a lot of metal sheet for you to pick from when you're making your metal jewelry. That is why all of them have been assembled into one chart.

The Differences Between Soft and Hard Soldering

Tammy Honaman shows you the tools and techniques needed for soft and hard soldering.

Cold Connections

Using cold connections can really change how your jewelry comes together. Find out what metalsmithing master Tammy Honaman says are some of the best tools for cold connecting metal.

History of Filigree

Filigree has been part of the jewelry making tradition for almost 4000 years! From the Egyptians to the Persians, through the Renaissance and Art Nouveaue eras, it's got quite the history.

Sterling Silver-Filled Wire and Findings

Find the answers to your questions about sterling silver-filled wire and findings in this performance results test conducted by jewelry-making experts. Discover why this metal offer a tremendous value and amazing workability.

Soldering Savvy

Soldering can be a difficult task, but the end results are amazing. Helen Driggs, courtesy of Jewelry Making Daily, is here to help make soldering just a little easier.

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.

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