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.
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Double-Strand Necklace
Masterfully crafted from precious metal clay, the mother and daughter giraffes of Louise Shadonix’ Connected necklace remind us of the love of others in our lives.
Earrings
Give yourself some modern flair with this sophisticated earring design. Glistening sterling silver chains lend eye-catching motion to the triangular components.
Steel Hole Punch, How-To
The easy way to use a steel hole punch, makes holes with smooth edges and a good round shape.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bracelet and Earring Set
Timeless grace is here. This enchanting set features vine-like layers of 14Kt gold-filled chain, sparkling tanzanite rhinestones, and cascading hibiscus blooms.
Earrings
Show off the stylish side of metals with this array of metallic sheet circles turned into a pair of vibrant earrings.
Single-Strand Vegetable Necklace
An appetizing design sure to satiate your cravings.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Lillypilly lacquered copper sheet is artistically cut into heart shapes, creating an earring and pendant set that exudes romance with a touch of industrial chic.
Earrings
Purple and silver-colored metal come together in these earrings for a futuristic look.
Single-Strand Necklace
Metal clay and polymer clay come together in a stunning necklace that will complement any look.
Convertible Tie and Necklace
Become entranced in visions of a world of fantasy. The design features a complex collar and necktie design comprised of scalemaille, Crystal Passions®, lapis lazuli and more.
Single-Strand Necklace
With visions of Egyptian royalty, amulets and hieroglyphics in mind, LeAlta Brummet create Celestial Star with Crystal Passions®, copper and more.
Chandelier Earrings
Wirework your own geometric dangle earrings for an on trend look. These triangles are sure to get attention.
Single-Strand Necklace
This necklace design featuring metal sheet and wirework is perfectly named Shaved Chocolate and oh so yummy looking.
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.
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.
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 Hollow Diamond-Coated Drill Bits
Rose demonstrates the creative potential of diamond-coated core bits. Watch as she transforms materials into wearable jewelry with just a simple drill hole.
How To Anneal and Texture Metal
Join Patti to learn how to anneal and pickle different metal surfaces before texturing them with specialty hammers.
How to Use Cab-Tite and Wrap-Tite Settings
Learn about the easy-to-use Cab-Tite™ and Wrap-Tite® settings that give professional results fast.
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