Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
With its unique mixture of metal chains and copper sheet, LeAlta Brummett’s Bloom necklace perfectly captures the feeling of the first spring flower.
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Triple-Strand Necklace
Only When Pigs Fly will we cease to be floored by our customers' creativity! Michela Verani's design uses metal clay and appropriately piggy-colored seed beads.
Single-Strand Necklace
Resembling the intricate details found on heirloom jewelry, Konomi Ota's "Twinkle Roses" features realistically modeled metal clay blossoms.
Five Piece Jewelry Set
Dawn Lombard used recycled copper to create this multi-piece jewelry set. The colorful design began as a doodle and was laser-engraved and hand-painted onto the pieces, resulting in a vibrant "Kaleidoscope" of color and pattern.
Ring
Michele Schuler drew inspiration from slot machines for this one-of-a-kind ring design. With hand-cut letters and symbols and functioning spinning wheels, this ring truly hits the "Jewel Jackpot" in terms of creativity.
Brooch
Flowers surround a serene rainbow moonstone, while a heart beats in time to the swaying of gemstone beads in Lyn Punkari's "Woman in the Flower Crown" brooch.
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.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Chain fringe is a modern take on popular tassel jewelry. Ball chain and end bar findings form a sleek, simple necklace and earring set.
Pendant
Citrine and Zircon add a golden glow to Sheila Schwede’s one-of-a-kind Flowers in Yellow pendant.
Bib-Style Necklace
Bring out rustic, autumnal feelings with Katrina Lum’s "Falling Leaves" necklace, featuring an array of handmade bronze leaves, each one treated with Gilders Paste® for a ruddy and patinaed look.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
With a combination of silver-finished steel chains, glittering teal AB rondelles and hex-shaped beads, you can mix heavy metal with subtle beauty.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This simple and sweet project uses ice-pick bails to form elegant "chains". This method is ideal for creating personalized necklaces and earrings.
Using Metal Clay
Enjoy the fun and versatility of playing with clay with a twist ... firing the finished piece transforms it into a valuable, pure silver treasure to wear as jewelry.
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.
Using Split Ring Pliers
Split ring pliers make it a snap to use sometimes-challenging split rings. Watch as jewelry designer Arbel demonstrates how to use this handy tool.
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.
Double-Strand Necklace
A metal clay turtle swims among pearls and metal clay marine plant life, expertly keeping his Head above Water, in Sheila Schwede's striking necklace.
Earrings
Dangly copper textured disc earrings that are simple, stunning, and sure to turn heads—featuring handmade copper components by mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka.
How to Use Bead Cones
Cones are a great, professional way to end multi-strand designs. This video shows how to utilize them in your jewelry creations.
Bracelet
An eclectic mix of drops decorate this unique bracelet design. Rivets bind the focals together without the use of a torch for creative cold connections.
Earrings
Good fortune awaits in these Celtic-inspired earrings featuring knotwork drops and brilliant gold-tone components.
Earrings
Rainbow moonstone and metal sheet form a cascading pair of earrings reminiscent of the moon and stars. Texturized elements and gemstone drops further this design's beauty.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Featuring a gorgeous mix of metals, pearls and asymmetrical chain, this stand-out set is ready for both beach weddings and everyday wear.
Bangle Bracelet and Earring Set
Bring the bling with this glamorous, easy-to-make set. The specially made settings make mounting rivolis effortless.
Earrings
Butterfly charms sparkle beneath metal petals in this charming design.
Single-Strand Necklace
Crafted entirely from metal clay, the unique links and captivating clasp and pendant in Sheila Schwede's Chain of Shells make this necklace a treasure fit for a mermaid!
Earrings
Metal clay allows you to make custom focals for all your jewelry-making endeavors.
Ring
Custom rings are made easy with metal clay. Add desired motifs and intricate designs for one-of-a-kind statements.
Single-Strand Necklace
Making your own pendants is easy with metal clay. Follow this quick tutorial to learn how.
Bracelet
Add a rugged touch to your jewelry lines with this adjustable bracelet featuring a freedom charm and hammered metal strip.
Pendant
Little cubic zirconias twinkle amid the golden vines of this award-winning metal clay design like stars seen through an arbor on a warm spring evening.
Single-Strand Necklace
Inspired by the artistic style of the Ashanti region of Africa, Natasha Downs’ Ashanti Lace puts a modern spin on a unique style steeped in cultural heritage.
Pendant
O Gnomeo, Gnomeo, wherefore art thou Gnomeo? Right here, on this whimsical precious metal clay pendant made by designer-artist Ann Holden!
Single-Strand Necklace
This award-winning design offers an eclectic combo of copper, jeweler's bronze, ParaWire™ and Zebra Wire™ in gold and silver finishes. This necklace and earring set is certainly All Mixed Up and spot-on with the mixed metals jewelry trend.
Choker Style Necklace and Pendant
Inspired by the movie "Men in Black," this award-winning piece uses fifty individual pieces of sterling silver soldered together to form the cage-like pendant of Orion's Belt. This impressive piece elevates the glass marble inside from dollar store trinket to wearable art.
Single-Strand Necklace
This award-winning design inspired by Lake Michigan captures a sunrise over the lake, with soldered sterling silver wire and lapis lazuli representing water and rays of sunlight.
Single-Strand Necklace
Easily personalize this look with stamping tools and metal links. Your customers will love the sentimentality and custom details.
Ring
Nina Weidner portrays "Magnificent mountain scapes and throngs of trees highlighted by the moon's light, clear skies and starry nights" in her visually impressive ring, "Luna Peak." Petrified wood and deer antlers represent the mountains, while ocean jasper and a glittering diamond float across the oxidized sterling silver "sky" like clouds and stars.
Earrings
These captivating earrings that boast a trio of dazzling sparkle. The combination of druzy agate, shimmering Crystal Passions® drops and cubic zirconia earwires in gleaming gold tones creates a striking design that radiates sophistication and style.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Elevate your style with this eye-catching design that showcases vibrant colored aluminum sheets and strands of nylon-coated wire. This statement-piece jewelry set exudes a bold and modern aesthetic that's sure to turn heads.
Single-Strand Necklace
Experience the artistry of Sheila Schwede, who claimed the Grand Prize Gold Medal in our 2017 contest with her remarkable metal clay craftsmanship. Captured Fire showcases a stunning Mexican opal embraced by intricate leaf motifs, extending to the necklace chain and evoking the fiery spirit of autumn.
Bracelet
Colorful enamel transforms ordinary silver-plated steel links into something special in this turquoise-hued bracelet design.
Ring
Create a fine-silver ring with PMC3™ by following this project. The addition of metal clay bezels creates a truly organic cocktail ring worthy of interest.
Choker-Style Necklace
Leave them starry-eyed with this magnificent necklace. Constellations sit atop copper components, accentuated by chainmaille stars and crystals.
Bracelet
Textured copper links encircle a silver-toned "pewter" link, creating an inspiring bracelet that carries an uplifting message with uniqueness and style.
Five-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Who says there's such a thing as too much jewelry? Get on the multi-necklace trend with these five beautiful chain necklaces that are sure to impress.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Give your look BIG sparkle with this crystal encrusted jewelry set. The pavé effect is perfect for any occasion.
Single-Strand Necklace
The key to jewelry-making success is to let your creativity shine. This necklace features a personalized collection of charms that does just that.
You supply the creativity, we supply everything else! ®