Metal Clay Tool Suppliers in the US
On this page you'll find suppliers of tools you can use with metal clay and general jewellery making. All these suppliers will ship internationally unless otherwise stated. All links open in a new window.
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Whole Lotta Whimsy
US based supplier with a huge selection of items for jewelry making and metal clay. Supplier of Precious Metal Clay PMC, Copprclay™ and Bronzclay™ and all the associated products, molds, chain including stainless steel chain from Germany, sterling, buna, chain by the foot in brass and copper, cutters including Kemper, Makins and hard to find stainless steel cutters, tools, kilns, videos, in fact, everything to do with metal clay and making jewelry. Glass beads, enamel, beading supplies, bisque, polymer clay, stones, resin and photo polymer. They are official distributors in the US for Krafty Lady Molds. They are also one of Jewelyn's authorized distributors. Very friendly staff.
Val Lewis
Supplier of Art Clay, tools, gems, findings and beads.
Aberose Creations
US supplier of tools, templates, findings and books for metal clay. Also stocks some glass supplies including dichroic glass samples.
ABR Imagery
US based Art Clay supplier. Also sells tools, stones, findings, components, glass, resin, carving tools, molds, wire, jump rings, chain and kilns.
Aftosa
US supplier of PMC, Bronzclay and Copprclay, kilns, lab grown stones and cabochons, tools and findings.
The Alchemy Group
Kiln supplier.
Arizona Gems and Minerals
US supplier of Art Clay, beads, gemstones, Swarovski Crystals, Czech glass beads, fresh water pearls, findings, components, headpins and eyepins, stringing supplies and tools.
Arrowhead Lapidary and Supply
Tumbling suppliers who also sell polished rocks and specimens. Rough rock can also be bought from this supplier. They have a variety of rotary tumblers from heavy duty to table top.
Beadaholique
US supplier of metal beads, lampwork beads, Miyuki beads, Pandora style beads, porcelain beads, wooden beads, Swarovski beads and elements, base metal chain, brass chain, copper chain, polyester chain, sterling chain, plated chain, findings and components, threading materials, wire, cord, tools, storage and packaging.
Bead Inspirations
US supplier of beads including gemstone beads, glass beads, metal beads, natural beads, Swarovski pearls and crystals. Also sell chain, cord, findings, tools, Vintaj natural brass, wire and metal.
Bead World - AZ
Retail stores in Glendale, Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona. Beads, findings, PMC and tools. Retail store only, no online shop.
Brandywine Jewelry Supplies
US based supplier of findings, wire, stones and gems, tools, settings and display items.
B Toucan Inc
US wholesale supplier of findings, chain, beading supplies and tools.
Caldron Crafts - Catonsville, MD
US supplier of jewelry making tools and supplies, fossils and minerals. They have a retail store in Catonsville, MD or you can order by email or phone.
Cardinal Creations
Makins Extruders are the main tools from this supplier. There is also a book of tips and techniques for using the Makins extruders.
The Carving Glove Guy
Supplier of the Dockyard Micro Carving tools used by the best metal clay artists like Celie Fago. You can buy direct from this site. Also supplies a kevlar glove that helps you to stay safe while carving. If you carve on a regular basis, you'll love this site.
Clay King
Supplier of PMC, Bronze clay, tools, kilns and supplies.
Consumer Crafts
US supplier of beads including seed beads, TOHO, Swarovski, acrylic and plastic, glass, metal, natural, pearls and semi precious beads. Also supply charms, clasps, findings, connectors, cord and wire, tools, kits and organisers. Free shipping on orders over $100.
Contenti
Supplier of jewellery making tools and supplies. They also supply Art Clay.
Cool Tools
Comprehensive site providing lots of tools, Art Clay and PMC. Also has a very good kiln buyers guide here.
Crate and Barrel
This butter dish from Crate and Barrel is highly recommended for storing your clay. It retains the moisture in your clay beautifully.
Creative Texture Tools
Great site for buying textures. Also has information about making your own textures.
Custom Jewelry Supply
US supplier of gemstones, cabochons, cameos, beads, tools, settings and bails.
Dads Rock Shop
US supplier of gemstone beads, cabochons, faceted stones, tools and findings.
Delphi Glass
Supplier of Art Clay, PMC, Bronze Clay, Copper Clay, tools, glass, wire, findings, kilns.
Denault Studios
Supplier of glass drill bits.
dvinedesigns studio - Flemington, NJ
Debbie Vine sells PMC supplies from her studio in Flemington, NJ, her Etsy site and on eBay. Contact her here.
Ed and Martha Biggar
Glass and PMC artists Ed and Martha Biggar supply glass making tools like the Taurus 3 Ringsaw, wet sanders, Paragon kilns and Lortone tumblers. Check out their on-line gallery too.
eNasco
Art Clay supplier, also supplies tools, findings and wire.
Esslinger
Wide variety of lab created and natural stones, faceted and cabochon. Also supplies findings and jewelery making tools.
Eurotools
Euro Tool Inc is a major importer of precision hand tools, equipment, and supplies to the jewelry, watchmaking, lapidary, bead stringing, hobby, electronics, and beauty trades.
FDJ Ontime - Orlando, FL
US supplier of bronze and copper clay, tools, findings, stones, metal and wire. Online sales and retail showroom.
Finding King
US supplier of findings, chain, cord, gemstones, wire, tools and jewelry packaging and display.
Fire Mountain Gems
This is an extremely comprehensive site selling Art Clay, tools, beads and many other items of use to jewellery makers.
Fundamentals.net
US supplier of metal working tools, findings, copper blanks, sheet and wire metal. Also have good tutorials to buy and technical support.
Gemorama
US based wholesale bead and gem supplier. Huge range of beads including Czech glass, metal beads, freshwater pearls, fiberoptic beads, shell beads, gemstone chips and beads, Bali beads, cabochons and donuts, faceted gems, cloisonne beads, Chinese crystal beads, Israeli silver beads, seed beads, findings in base metal and silver, chains, wire, stringing materials, components, tools. Free shipping in the USA with a minimum order of $50.
Gesswein
US based supplier of tools and findings.
Gifts of Avalon
US based bead, findings and jewelry component supplier.
Glass Fuzion
Supplier of crystal glass nail files. These are great for refining your dry metal clay. They give a really smooth finish and can be rinsed in water to reclaim the filings and refresh the file. Very long lasting.
Grobet USA
US based supplier of brass, copper, dixgold and nickel silver. Also has copper foil, brass wire, steel wire and copper wire. Jewelry making tools, books and videos are also sold. No online sales, contact them to buy.
Heart of the Fire
Etsy shop owned by Lis-el Crowley providing Art Clay Silver and kilns.
Jatayu
US supplier of beads including copper beads, raku beads, stone beads, glass beads and silver beads. Also supply tools and equipment for jewelry making, bronze, copper, brass and silver wire, sheet metal and tubing.
JEC Products
Suppliers of Ultralite Beehive Kilns
Jewelry Supply
US supplier of tools for jewelry making. Includes watch repair tools, ultrasonic cleaners, bench tools and wire wrapping tools.
Kingsley North
US supplier of tools, a wide range of beads, semi precious cabochons, findings, wire, clasps, Vintaj brass and chains.
Lee Valley Tools
US supplier who have a great tool for cleaning metal clay or applying slip or glue to small or awkward places. These micro brushes are a must have in the studio.
Lonnies Inc
Huge range of tools, metal, PMC, enamel, chain, stones - everything for the crafts, jewelry and hobbie market.
Lortone
Manufacturers of tools for lapidary and jewelry artists. This site outlines their products and tells you how to find a dealer. A good source of tumbling advice, instructions and troubleshooting.
Magpie Gemstones
Tools and supplies, cord and wire. Wholesale prices with no minimum. Open to the public.
McMaster-Carr
US supplier of tools, raw materials including brass, bronze, aluminum, copper, iron, stainless steel, tin, titanium and nickel sheet, wire, mesh, plastics, ceramics, drill bits, adhesives, screws, nuts and bolts.
MDI Woodcarvers Supply
Dockyard micro carving tools are the main thing this site provides to the metal clay community. They are very good for carving in dry metal clay before firing.
Med'A Creations
Complete supplier of all things metal clay. Lots of tools etc.
Metal Clay Arts
This site has a number of products; a metal clay toolkit, a stainless steel sink for firing bronze clay and a humidifier called the Lil BeLLA. This keeps your extra clay moist for hours. Also buy from this Etsy site that includes stones.
Metal Clay Store
Supplier of PMC, Art Clay and Bronzclay. Also sells tools and stones.
Metal Clay Supply
US supplier of PMC, Art Clay, Bronzclay, Copprclay, tools, molds, kilns, textures, stones, glass, chain and findings.
Metal Clay Tool Kits
PMC Tool and Supply is now Metal Clay Tool Kits. US supplier of silver, bronze and copper metal clays, tools, supplies and kits. Free shipping to the domestic US.
Micro-Mark
Small tools for the home and workshop.
Minicraft Tools
Smaller, lighter and safer tools for craftspeople.
Monsterslayer
Sterling silver, Argentium sterling, fine silver, 14k gold, gold filled, nickel, copper, red brass, yellow brass sheet and wire mill products, soldering alloys and supplies, polishing equipment, cabochons, gemstone, glass and turquoise beads, smithing and wire wrapping tools, precious and plated jewelry findings, Swarovski crystals and findings, freshwater pearls, books, display and storage items.
Myron Toback
New York based jewellery supply site. Order by phone.
Naja Tools
US supplier of PMC, jewelry making tools and supplies and metal.
naturescapes studio
Supplier of Art Clay, Bronze clay, tools, kilns and books.
New Mexico Clay
Supplier of Art Clay, PMC, Bronzclay™, Copprclay™, cutters, texture plates, tools, kits and Kilns. They also run classes for beginners in metal clay.
Nina Designs
US supplier of Bali beads, Indian and Thai silver beads, chains, ribbons and cords, charms, clasps, findings, spacer beads, pearls and gemstones. Good selection of brass clasps and findings, filigree beads, charms and clasps, Marcasite beads and clasps, plus their unusual print collection. Retail and wholesale. The site also contains lots of design ideas, how to guides and jewelry related videos.
Objects and Elements
Tools for cold connections, general jewelry work and lots more.
Ohio Beads
Supplier of all types of chain including brass and copper, a wide variety of beads and stones, jewelry making components and findings, wire and tools.
Otto Frei Jewelry Tools
Comprehensive site for tools and findings. Easy to use.
Paragon Kilns
Useful site from the manufacturer of Paragon Kilns. This site has lots of interesting information about the kilns and fantastic support resources like instruction manuals and troubleshooting guides.
PMC123
Supplier of PMC, Bronzclay, Copprclay and tools. Also has glass making tools and supplies.
PMC Connection
The above link is for general retail sales. If you are PMC Connection Certified, click here to log into the page for sales to Certified artisans. This site has PMC, tools, glass, gems and findings.
PMC Supply
Supplier of PMC, firing options, kits, tools etc. Very comprehensive selection.
Polymer Clay Express
US supplier of PMC, Art Clay, polymer clay, tools, molds and a large selection of stamps.
Potomac Bead Company
US supplier with a large selection of beads including glass, silver, pewter, copper, brass, Czech glass, gemstones, lampworked beads, pearls, Swarovski crystals, wood and natural beads. Also supplies tools, jewelry making components and findings.
Rings and Things
Comprehensive site covering Art Clay, tools and lots of beading, polymer clay and other jewellery making items.
Rio Grande
Very comprehensive supplier of everything to do with PMC. Lots of tools, videos, kilns, supplies etc. They also run a certification in PMC.
S & S Worldwide
This US supplier has a range of items for crafts. They have a range of beads including inspirational word beads, glass beads, holiday beads and alphabet beads. They also supply copper foil in a range of sizes including tape, steel wool, a range of molds, craft tools, stamps, punches and stencils.
Sally Bly
US supplier of tools, findings, kilns, veneer and Art Clay.
Santa Fe Jewelers Supply
Supplier of PMC and tools. Also supplies sheet and wire, beads and gems, jewelry making tools and findings.
Sculpt Nouveau
US based site specialising in metal patinas.
Silver Clay
Supplier of Art Clay, tools, kilns etc.
Solder Tools
US supplier of soldering tools and supplies for professionals and Do-It-Yourselfers. They offer a variety of soldering tools and equipment, hand held mini torches, portable soldering irons, heat guns, and butane torches.
Studio 34 Beads - Rochester, NY
Retail bead store, no online sales. They sell beads, PMC, glass for fusing, findings and tools. Also offer classes in beading, chain maille, PMC, lampworking, fusing, metal working, polymer clay and wirework.
Sunshine Discount Crafts
US supplier of craft items. Includes jewelry making findings, magnetic findings, chain and cord, wire, tools, stones and beads, crystals, boxes and display stands, glass, components, friendly plastics, books and tools.
Tim Holtz
US based supplier of unusual and unique findings and fasteners. Keys, spinners, plates, corners, sprockets, gears, washers, keyholes, chain, great selection of rubber stamps and tools. There is a UK link for buying some of the items as well as the US site.
Val Lewis
Supplier of Art Clay, tools, gems, findings and beads.
Volcano Arts
US supplier of a wide range of art and craft supplies. Includes micro nuts and bolts, copper and brass mesh, tools, watch faces and watch parts, beads and charms, findings and jump rings.
Warg Enamel and Tool Centre - Scarborough, ME
Retail store with an online pricelist so you can order by email or phone. Suppliers of Art Clay, good quality silversmithing tools, enamels, kilns, sterling silver findings, beads and beading supplies, wire and Pauline Warg's hand made chasing tools.
Whole Lotta Whimsy
US based supplier with a huge selection of items for jewelry making and metal clay. Supplier of Precious Metal Clay PMC, Copprclay™ and Bronzclay™ and all the associated products, molds, chain including stainless steel chain from Germany, sterling, buna, chain by the foot in brass and copper, cutters including Kemper, Makins and hard to find stainless steel cutters, tools, kilns, videos, in fact, everything to do with metal clay and making jewelry. Glass beads, enamel, beading supplies, bisque, polymer clay, stones, resin and photo polymer. They are official distributors in the US for Krafty Lady Molds. They are also one of Jewelyn's authorized distributors. Very friendly staff.
Wig Jig
Lots of beads and supplies, tools plus tutorials on bead and wirework.
Wired up Beads
High quality cutters, hammers, files and all types of supplies.
Wire Sculpture
US supplier of jewelry making tools, beads, cabochons, cameo's, boxes and packaging, chains, findings, gemstones, display items, Swarovski crystal beads and wire.
