Category Archives: Jewelry

Stonesetting with Metal Clay

Stonesetting with metal clay can be a complicated task. Before you begin, you must make sure that the stones you are using are safe for firing. Placing the wrong type of stones in your tabletop jewelry kiln could result in cracking – or worse. Fortunately, there are a number of resources available for those who are…
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How to Make Your Own Mold For Custom PMC Creations

One of the simplest ways to produce your very own jewelry pieces from precious metal clay is with the help of a mold. While there are some commercially available molds for sale, there are also several simple ways to create unique molds all your own! Creating Wax Molds Wax molds are a simple, fast way…
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Creative Textures for Precious Metal Clay

You may have seen the wide range of products designed to help you create textured jewelry and products with your metal clay. However, if you're looking to branch out and get a little more inventive, there's no need to buy more stamps or mats. Instead, you can use items you already have to create 100…
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Choosing the Right Precious Metal Clay

If you've recently taken up an interest in jewelry making, you may be wondering which metal clay you should start with. There are several different types of metal clay available, and clays come in a wide range of materials, temperature ranges and formats. Here's how to pick the right one for you. Base Material If this…
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