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.
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Metalworking
How to Make a Sterling Silver Pendant Setting
Create a custom cabochon setting using these step-by-step instructions. This project tutorial explores bench jeweler metal fabrication techniques such as sawing, soldering, filing and polishing.
Annealing Metal
With these instructions, you will master the art of annealing, a process that softens metal, allowing you to shape it according to your creative vision.
Tinning Copper Foil
Learn this "stained glass" technique that adds a silver rim to the edge of your glass, and is often referred to as tinning.
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.
Art Clay® Gold 22k - Clay Type
Art Clay® Gold Clay creates pieces made of 22Kt gold after firing. This tutorial includes guidelines for preparation, molding, drying, kiln firing and finishing this clay material—plus handling tips and safety precautions.
How to Load the Metal Clay Syringe Pen™
Confused about the mechanics of loading a metal clay syringe? Check out these simple instructions and you’ll be on your way to crafting in no time!
Prometheus® Bronze Clay Instructions
Explore the fascinating process of working with Prometheus® Bronze Clay, from handling wet clay and troubleshooting common errors to successfully firing your design in the kiln. Everything you need to master this art is right here.
Prometheus® Copper Clay Instructions
Unlock the world of Prometheus® Copper Clay with this comprehensive text tutorial. From crafting jewelry and ornaments to sculpting statues, unleash your creativity and bring your imaginative designs to life.
Art Clay® Silver Clay
Learn the steps for using Art Clay® Silver Clay for jewelry-making: preparation, molding and drying, kiln firing and finishing, including handling tips and safety precautions.
Art Clay® Gold Paste
Discover guidelines for preparation, application, kiln firing and finishing Art Clay® Gold Paste, a liquid paste designed to add gold texture to ceramic, porcelain, glass and Art Clay® Silver fired clay pieces.
Art Clay® Silver—Firing FAQ's
Art Clay Silver metal clay can be fired with a butane torch—sometimes. When? How? What happens after firing? Jewelry experts answer these and other questions in this FAQ.
Prometheus Sunny Bronze Clay
Infuse your ideas with a cheerful glow using Prometheus® Sunny Bronze Clay. Comprehensive instructions provide all the information you need to ensure your success in bringing your creative visions to light.
Prometheus® White Bronze Clay Instructions
Learn the steps for using Prometheus® White Bronze clay for jewelry-making—including a kiln firing schedule. This tutorial includes tips for building, drying and finishing the clay before and after firing.
Prometheus® Sterling White Bronze Clay
Prometheus® Sterling White Bronze Clay is ideal for creations that shine with the ethereal glow of moonlight. Master the art of working with this unique medium and watch your creations come to life with an otherworldly brilliance.
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.
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.
Prometheus Light Yellow Bronze Clay Instructions
Release the inner brilliance of your sculpting with Prometheus® Light Yellow Bronze Clay. Precise instructions give you all the information you need to create glowing, golden works of art.
Ring with Silver and 22Kt Gold Art Clay®
Let your creativity take flight! Debbie Edmonds' Dragonfly Ring turns Art Clay® silver and gold paste into a beautifully crafted dragonfly.
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.
Prometheus Clay - Working Tips
If you've never worked with Prometheus® metal clay before, you're in luck! We have a ton of tips and tricks for this versatile material from Prometheus.
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.
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.
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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