Metal Clay and Jewelry Making Tool Suppliers in the US

On this page you’ll find US based suppliers of tools you can use with metal clay and general jewellery making. All these suppliers will ship internationally unless otherwise stated. Content checked February 2021.

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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.

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.

B2B Professional Tools

B2BProfessionaltools.com offers a number of tools and equipment for manufacturers in the jewelry, metalworking, sculpting, industrial, aerospace, tool and die, welding, machine shop, dental lab, electronics, automotive, casting and general manufacturing industries where quality makes a difference.

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.

Clay Revolution

Supplier of PMC, Art Clay and Prometheus clays, along with metal clay tools and supplies.

Contenti

Supplier of jewellery making tools and supplies. They also supply Art Clay.

Continental Clay Company

Supplier of PMC, polymer clay, molds, glass, kilns, tools and supplies.

Cool Tools

Comprehensive site providing lots of tools, Art Clay and PMC. Also has a very good kiln buyers guide here.

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.

Fundamentals.net

US supplier of metal working tools, findings, copper blanks, sheet and wire metal, Greek Ceramic beads, enameling supplies and beehive kilns. Also have good tutorials to buy and technical support.

Gesswein

US based supplier of tools and findings.

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.

JEC Products

Suppliers of Ultralite Beehive Kilns

Kingsley North

US supplier of tools, a wide range of beads, semi precious cabochons, findings, wire, clasps, Vintaj brass and chains.

Knew Concepts

Jewelery fabrication equipment for the discriminating individual. Every item is designed and manufactured by Lee Marshall, world renowned designer of the original Bonny Doon Hydraulic Press.

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. They also sell very good carving tools.

Lisa Pavelka

US supplier of all kinds of useful things for metal clay and polymer clay artists. Including texture stamps, waterslide transfers, border molds, findings and tools. Check out the video guides to working with polymer clay, metal clay and Lisa’s signature products.

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.

McClain’s Printmaking Supplies

US supplier with a good selection of carving tools suitable for metal clay and recommended by Celie Fago.

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.

Metal Clays

US supplier of Art Clay, PMC, Bronze and Copper clay, cutters, textures, tools, ring making molds and supplies.

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. 

Metal Clay Arts Conservatory

Wanaree Tanner’s shop supplying her sustainable stones, texture plates and signature die cut tools.

Metal Clay Supply

US supplier of PMC, Art Clay, Bronzclay, Copprclay, tools, molds, kilns, textures, stones, glass, chain and findings.

Micro-Mark

US supplier of small tools for the home and workshop.

Miniflam 

US supplier of hand torches, oxy torches and accessories.

NS Creative Elements

US supplier of tools and parts for creative clay artists.

New Mexico Clay

Supplier of Art Clay, PMC, Bronzclay™, Copprclay™, cutters, texture plates, tools, kits and Kilns. They also supply the Imagepac Stampmaker kit and supplies. They run classes for beginners in metal clay.

Nile Corp

US supplier of jewelry packaging and display items. Also sell tools, findings and beads.

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.

PJ Tool and Supply

Jewelry tool and supply company. Includes hand tools, power tools, bench tools and hardware. They also supply metal stamps.

Polymer Clay Express

US supplier of PMC, Art Clay, polymer clay, tools, molds and a large selection of stamps.

Polymer Clay Superstore

US supplier of polymer clay who also stock lots of tools, molds, textures and cutters.

Proxxon Tools

US supplier of precision miniature power tools.

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.

Sculpt Nouveau

US based site specialising in metal patinas.

Silver Clay

US supplier of Art Clay, PMC, Bronze and Copper clay, tools and supplies.

Silver Supplies

US supplier of sheet metal and wire including gold, fine silver, copper, nickel, brass and sterling silver. Also supply stones and gems, tools and equipment.

Wig Jig

Lots of beads and supplies, tools plus tutorials on bead and wirework.