Metal Clay & Jewelry Project Guides
Tree of Life PendantSkill Level: Beginner
Here's a terrific way to use silver clay paper scraps. This lovely beginner level hollow pendant is easy to make and uses the odd bits of paper scraps in a creative way. Designed by Dale Wayne.

Trashy Glass EarringsSkill Level: Beginner
Okay, so there is no metal clay in these earrings, but who cares? These gorgeous earrings designed by (almost-famous) Dale Wayne are so easy, fun and inexpensive to make and you can add metal clay dangles or beads if you want! Plus, they include recycled plastic in a shrinky-dink way...what fun!! (Click on the link for Dale Wayne to visit her gallery, then scroll below the photos and read her Working Methods to learn how she is almost famous!)

Rope EarringsSkill Level: Beginner
This is a great first project for those wanting to explore precious metal clay. Very few tools are needed and only a small amount of clay. The project can be made with any form of PMC or Art Clay Silver lump clay, and can be fired with a torch or in a kiln.

Roll Over Bail PendantSkill Level: Beginner
This simple pendant is excellent for the metal clay beginner. It features a built in bail that is well proportioned and clean. Learn simple techniques in forming and texturing wet clay and wet-setting gemstones. The finished pendant weighs 4 grams. Can be made with any kind of metal clay.

Gingko PendantSkill Level: Beginner
This simple pendant is excellent for the metal clay beginner. It features a built in bail that is well proportioned and clean. Learn a simple technique for creating a layered effect with Jewelry Shape Templates. The finished pendant weighs 11 grams in bronze. Can be made with any kind of metal clay.

Molded Object EarringsSkill Level: Beginner
In this workshop, Mardel Rein shows you how to create a temporary setting for any object that you would like to capture in metal clay. Then you'll make a mold of the object, and create a pair of earrings in BRONZclay from the mold. Finally, you'll embellish the earrings with Accent Silver and add a beautiful heat patina.

Copper Layered NecklaceSkill Level: Beginner
Make an elegant necklace using copper and silver clay. This project also shows using Accent Silver to embellish the copper. This project can be made with any clay or combination of clays. Visit our website at www.cooltools.us for a written version of the project.

Affirmation BraceletSkill Level: Intermediate
Create an elegant metal clay link bracelet using the AlphaDisc Lettering System and Jewelry Shape Templates. The links feature integrated findings that are connected with jump rings. Each link is embellished with 3 sweet flower buds for a clean, sophisticated look. Create an entire collection using this idea with variations on embellishments and shapes.

Drop Grid PendantSkill Level: Intermediate
This elegant project employs simple metal clay forming and construction techniques in wet and dry clay. Any of the design elements can be altered for endless variations. The finished pendant as shown weighs 8.4 grams in fine silver. Can be made with any kind of metal clay.

Hearts & Bones PendantSkill Level: Intermediate
This project will teach you to combine wet and dry components, build custom connectors and some basic wire forming. The finished pendant weighs 13.2 grams. Can be made with any kind of metal clay.

Wing Print EarringsSkill Level: Intermediate
In this workshop, Mardel Rein shows you how to create a quick pair of BRONZclay drop earrings using a portion of a texture for interest, and then embellish the earrings with Accent Silver and add a beautiful heat patina. Can be made with any kind of metal clay.

Emerald Tea RingSkill Level: Advanced
In this workshop, Mardel Rein shows you how to create a delicate ring using only 3 grams of PMC PRO silver alloy clay, the Emerald Tea Ring is low cost and as durable as sterling silver. Create fine jewelry using PMC PRO that stands up to daily wear.

Wild Roses NecklaceSkill Level: Advanced
Create a beautiful metal clay link necklace using Jewelry Artist Elements textures or other texture. The links feature integrated findings that can be connected with jump rings or rivets. You'll learn to use a very cool product called Jett Sett (a plastic vice fixturing compound that you just have to have in your studio) to make a delicate rivet very easily.

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