It can be hard to know where to begin when you are starting out with silver clay.
But we’ve all got to start somewhere right? So if you’re wondering which tools you need, or if you need a kiln or how the firing process works, then have a look at these posts written specifically for the student at the start of their silver clay journey.
Can you refire Silver Clay? I was teaching a workshop the other day and I was talking about refiring a piece made from Silver Clay and someone asked me “Wait, what…you can refire Silver Clay?” and it occurred to me that some people may not know that. I am here...
Using Silver Clay in Hot Weather - 7 top tips Over the last few days, the weather in the UK has been beautiful. I’m talking long summer days, blue skies and hot weather. It is a blessing and the sunshine invariably makes us feel so much better about the...
When things go wrong and Silver Clay gets dry...I've help you save your silver clay!
How to reconsitute your Silver Clay Being able to reconsitute your silver clay is a fundamental skill that every silver clay artist should have. It saves you money and gives you confidence when you set out to make something new. And it is really easy to reconsitute...
Do I need a tumbler for my silver clay?Since I’ve been teaching silver clay a number of years now, I do get the odd repeat question 😉 A lot of people see the kiln and ask do I need a kiln? And for that you can go to my blog post and read what I think here. But...
How much silver clay do I need? This is a great question – especially when you’re a newbie to silver clay. Because the choice of silver clay out on the market today can be head spinning! How much silver clay do I need for the project I want to make? But as with...
Different Types of Silver Clay explained I was teaching this weekend and as I always do, I was chatting to my students before we got down to the nitty gritty of making beautiful jewellery with silver clay. And one thing that came out loud and clear was the...
Where to find textures for Silver Clay Silver clay is truly a very versatile medium. One of the best things about it, is that it takes texture really well. It’s a lot easier to apply texture to clay than it is to sheet metal for example, with no heavy tools or...