Jewelry Making Guides and Articles

Managing Wet Metal Clay

This article written by owner, Alan Rein, discusses various methods to help manage metal clay and to keep it working at its best in its wet stage.

Tumblers and the Dreaded Black Contamination

Have you opened your rotary tumbler barrel expecting sparkling, shiny jewelry and instead found your silver...bronzy or black film?

Gemstones in Metal Clay

Many natural gemstones can be set into metal clay and fired in place. Other gemstones will not survive the heat. Should be set after firing.

Ring Sizing

Making a ring from metal clay may seem a little intimidating at first, but it's actually very easy.