Metal Clay Video Project Tutorials for Beginners

This page has links to videos or embedded videos that have project tutorials or guides about metal clay for beginners.

If you're a complete beginner, have a look at our metal clay for beginners page.

All links open in a new window.

You may need to download Flash to view these videos. If so, click here to download it free.

Argentice - making a simple leaf pendant

20 minute tutorial covering very basic instruction on using metal clay to make a simple pendant. Includes information on the tools needed to get started. Takes the beginner all the way from the basics to getting a high shine on a finished article. A really good beginners video.

Bead TV

This UK based site features video tutorials on a large variety of jewellery related topics including metal clay, beading, chain maille, lampwork, mixed media, stringing, knotting and wirework. Subscription is £24 or $45 for a year.

Beginners project part one - rope earrings from Cool Tools

Beginners project part two - rope earrings from cool tools

Back to top

Fire Mountain Gems - Simple pendant project

Nicely made six minute video showing how to work with metal clay. One thing to point out, the lady talks about the 'residue' left after firing. It isn't residue, it's the natural surface of the silver before it's polished. Apart from this, it's a good introduction to working with metal clay.

Metal Chasers - Make a Metal Clay Bail Part One

Metal Chasers - Make a Metal Clay Bail Part Two

 

Patrick Kusac - Pendant project

This video shows Patrick in his studio making a pendant. He starts by creating the texture with a photo polymer plate. He goes on to make a lovely metal clay pendant.

Rio Grande YouTube Channel

Have a browse through the video tutorials from Rio Grande. They cover metal clay, bronze clay, copper clay, jewelry making, how to use tools videos, resin, forging metal, stone setting, patination and lots of other things. Well worth a browse.

Rio Grande - Five Minute Silver Clay Earrings