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Extruded Knit Pattern in Metal Clay by Karen Tr...

In this video, Karen shows how to use extruded coils of metal clay to create a knit looking pattern. In this technique she twists the coils, which requires a clay...

Mandala Earrings with Non-Fireable Stones by Re...

In this video, Rebecca Connell shares how to create mandala earrings from EZ960 Sterling Silver Clay and the Eastern Elements Texture. After firing, she sets a non-fireable stone into a...

Creating Your Own Enameling Decals for 3D Forms...

In this video, Jan Harrell shows how to create your own enameling decals. She shows how to silk screen onto decal paper two different ways: mixing acrylic medium and mica...

Intro to Setting Molds by Karen Trexler

Learn how to use Setting Molds to create perfect settings in metal clay. Karen embellishes her setting with a leaf and organic bail. Karen creates an oval setting, but these...

Enameling with Cool Hot Paints by Jan Harrell

Learn from Jan Harrell how easy Cool Hot Paints are to use! Add vivid colors and designs with this palette of 16 lead free enamel paints. Load onto a wet...

Heat Patina Copper & Sealing It by Cindy Pope

In this short video, Cindy Pope shares how to heat patina copper and seal it with our high gloss clear coat powder coating. The tools and supplies used in this...

Masked Stamp Keum-Boo Pendant by Pam East

In this video, Pam East shows how to mask a texture so that you can use just the design you want and create a flat area before impressing into metal...

Getting Started in Resin

  To embark on your resin jewelry making journey, you'll need a few essential supplies and equipment. This is a list of some of the most important: Epoxy resin and...

Powder Coating Videos

Getting Started in Powder Coating

Before you begin powder coating, ensure you have the proper tools and supplies to get the job done. Our beginner kits are a great way to start for everything you...

About Powder Coating

Powder coating is a durable, high-quality finishing technique that involves applying a dry powder to the surface of jewelry and then curing it with heat. This process creates a beautiful,...

Powder Coating

  Powder coating is a durable, high-quality finishing technique that involves applying a dry powder to the surface of jewelry and then curing it with heat. It can be applied...

Patina Sgraffito on Copper by Suzy Goebel

In this video, learn how to create a natural stone look on copper with only a small amount of supplies. Suzy patinas and sgraffitos the copper and then seals it...

Silver Metal Clay Spinning Ring by Karen Trexler

In this video, Karen mixes Clay Tack with EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay to create an extra strong paste in order to make a kinetic ring. This project video demonstrates the construction of a...

About Resin

Resin is a versatile product that can be used to add accents to your pieces or stand alone. Design ideas include inclusions such as dried flowers, glitter, mica powder, etc....

Resin

Resin was originally developed as a manufacturing material and comes in both synthetic and natural formulations. Typically, resin refers to compounds in liquid form that harden under heat, light, or other setting...

Pam East's Favorite Brushes for Metal Clay & En...

Step up your metal clay and enameling work with Pam East's favorite brushes! These brushes have been tested, tried and true by Pam East. Choose from the Silverwhite® line for...

Creating Your Own Stamps using Photopolymer Pla...

In this video, Pam shows how to create your own stamp and texture using her Photopolymer Kit. She uses both the texture and stamp to create pendants in metal clay....

Using Embossing Pens with Enameling by Jan Harrell

Sign your work or draw designs in enamel! In this video, Jan Harrell shows how to use Emboss It™ Embossing Pens to customize your enameling. Note: The color of the...

Mixing and Matching Templates by Cindy Pope

Learn how to mix and match templates and further open your creativity! In this video, Cindy creates earrings out of Aureus Bright Bronze Clay. She creates three different styles. Click...

Pam East's DeNamel™ Enamel Eraser

Formulated by Pam East, this powder effectively removes enamel from your fired metal pieces. Mix a small amount of water into a spoonful of DeNamel to the consistency of cake...

Pam East's ClearNamel™ Wetting Agent

This ClearNamel wetting agent works with all brands of enamel and reduces the bubbles that occur while enameling and increases the clarity of enamel. Simply add a few drops of...

Pam East's PreNamel™ Surface Scrub

A terrific preparation cleaner for enameling copper or silver, Pam East's PreNamel Surface Prep helps you ensure that your metal is absolutely clean, with no oils, oxides, soaps or other...

Pam East's Enameling Trivets

Designed by Pam East, these stainless steel trivets accommodate many jewelry styles and supports them for firing. Each trivet is designed to allow you to slide the Pam East spatula...

Large Hole Celtic Beads by Wanaree Tanner

Wanaree Tanner began her metal clay career in 2008 and remains in the forefront of innovation, technique development and tool invention. This video features her Signature Texture Plate - Circle...

Aureus™ Bronze Bracelet using Cuff Rolling Fram...

In this video, Karen shows how to create two different cuffs: a textured cuff and a layered cuff, with an edge. She uses our Cuff Thickness Rolling Frames, specifically designed...

Phoenix Torch Fired Ring by Karen Trexler

In this video, Karen demonstrates how to create and torch fire a fine silver ring using Phoenix Torch Fireable Clay™. Before creating this video, Karen wore a Phoenix torch fired...

Wire Scrap Stacker Ring by Matt Breunig

In this video, Matt Breunig shares how to repurpose wire scrap and use it as an embellishment for a ring. Learn how to create the band, solder the seam and...

Crushed Opal Inlay in Metal with Karen Trexler

In this video, Karen shows how to inlay crushed opal into a silver metal ring. This is a fairly straight forward process, that can be finished with or without resin....

Phoenix Fine Silver Elegant Drop Earrings by Ci...

Cindy Pope shows how to create fine silver earrings using Phoenix Torch Fireable Clay and her one of a kind templates. These earrings are layered and feature a set stone....

Master Class: Phoenix Fine Silver Spinning Pend...

This master class video by Karen is an advanced level tutorial on how to create a fine silver spinning pendant using Phoenix Torch Fireable Clay™ and Wanaree Tanner's signature tools....

Phoenix Fine Silver Earrings using Bail Templates

In this video, Cindy Pope shows how to create fine silver earrings using Phoenix Torch Fireable Clay and our templates. These earrings feature a garnet cubic zirconia and embellished azure...

Soldering Overview by Karen Trexler

In this video, Karen offers an introduction to soldering. Soldering is a wonderful skill for any maker, but especially for metal clay artists and post fabrication. In this overview, Karen...

Tiny Birthstone Silver Charms by Jennifer Dins

In this video, Jennifer shows how to create birthstone charms two different ways. This is a great project for beginners, especially those interested in learning how to use embeddables and...

Apply Powder Coat to the Inside of a Ring by Ka...

In this video, Karen shows how to mix Liquid 2 Powder with the powder coating color of your choice and apply to the inside of a ring. Applying powder coat...

Techniques for Sifting Powder Coat on Metal by ...

In this video, Cindy shows how to sift powder coats on metal. In her our introductory video, Cindy showed how to dip metal into powder coats and cure the color....

Pierced Silhouette Pendant by Matt Breunig

Learn how to saw a silhouette shape out of sterling silver sheet metal. This project can be done with any shape of your choice. Create your own jump rings with...

Intro to Connector Finishing Touches Molds

In this video, Karen introduces how to use the connector series of our Finishing Touches. Create your own chain! These silicone molds are specially designed to create precise and repeatable...

Spinning Henna Bloom Earrings by Wanaree Tanner

In this video, Wanaree shows how easy it is to Spinning Henna Bloom Earrings utilizing her signature texture plate - Henna Bloom and EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay. As a bonus,...

Mens Continuous Knot Ring by Wanaree Tanner

Wanaree Tanner began her metal clay career in 2008 and remains in the forefront of innovation, technique development and tool invention. This video features her Signature Texture Plate - Trinity...

Intro to the Silhouette Portrait® Kit with Cind...

The Silhouette allows you to etch and cut flexible metal clay sheet using your own designs on the Silhouette software. In this video, Cindy etches and cuts Phoenix Fine Silver...

Using Rejuvenate to Create Flexible Metal Clay ...

In this video, Cindy Pope walks through how to add Rejuvenate to metal clay for added flexibility in sheet form. Cindy requires flexibility in her sheet metal clay for use...

EZ960® Sterling Ring with Fine Silver Painted E...

In this video, Karen demonstrates how to use EZ960 Sterling Silver Clay and Syringe to create a ring with a vitreous enamel inlay. Karen shows how enamel can be wet...

EZ960® Sliding Pendant by Wanaree Tanner

Wanaree Tanner began her metal clay career in 2008 and remains in the forefront of innovation, technique development and tool invention. This video features her Signature Texture Plate - Tibetan...

Three in One Cyprus™ Copper Flame Leaf Earrings...

In this video, Cindy uses her Flame Leaf templates to create lightweight, beautiful copper earrings. Create three earrings with one roll of clay! Near the end of this video, learn...

Phoenix Syringe Set Stone by Karen Trexler

In this video, Karen shows how to set any shape stone using Phoenix Torch Fireable Clay™ syringe. This project is perfect for beginners - Set stones an easier way with...

Intro To Powder Coating Metal by Cindy Pope

Watch how easy it is to add color to any metal with powder coats! In this video, Cindy Pope shows how to dip metal into powder coats and cure the...

Intro to 24K Gold Painting Powder for Silver

Use 24K Gold Painting Powder to accent your silver pieces. Add value and real gold beauty to your fine silver and sterling silver pieces with this easy to use gold...

Firing Glass Cabochons with Phoenix Torch Firea...

In this video, Karen walks through the steps of firing glass cabochons with Phoenix Torch Fireable Clay™. Because Phoenix can fire at low temperatures, it is the perfect candidate for...

Creating Connections with Torch Fireable Clay™

In this video, Karen walks through creating connections with Phoenix Torch Fireable Clay. She shows how to make secure connections using Phoenix paste and syringe, or with clay and your...

Creating Simple Ornaments

The holidays are a perfect time to bring your unique custom designs into your home. Saving money and creating one-of-a-kind pieces, are great ways to celebrate the seasons. Using a...

Lacy EZ960® Earrings by Lisel Crowley

In this video, Lisel creates fun and organic lacy earrings using EZ960 lump clay and syringe. These earrings can be created using a whole variety of shapes and stones. Lisel...

Adjustable EZ960® Ring with Adjustable CZ by Ka...

In this video, Karen shows how to create an adjustable ring using EZ960 Sterling Silver Clay. She uses the pattern of the texture to create the perfect shape, and sets...

Fold Over Earrings with Cyprus™ Copper Metal Cl...

Artist, Instructor and Silhouette Curio expert, Cindy Pope started out with Precious Metal Clay Rio certification and metalsmithing classes and is one of Hadar Jacobson’s first Cadre of Base Metal...

Intro to Phoenix Torch Fireable Clay™

In this video, Karen walks through the working qualities of our newest fine silver clay. Phoenix Torch Fireable Clay is a great, all purpose metal clay with excellent working properties...

Silicone Ring Mandrels for Metal Clay Ring Making

Exclusive from Cool Tools: Non-stick Silicone Ring Mandrels are the perfect tool for making rings or cylinders in metal clay. When mounted on our mandrel stand, these silicone ring mandrels...

How to Use Stone Setting Punches

Set stones the easy way! Perfect for metal clay and polymer clay. Don't waste the punchings, save for a project and use as embellishments. Stone Setting Punches are listed below....

Overview to Sifting Enamels

In this video, Karen covers when to use which mesh sifter, what are the signs to using the wrong mesh, and some general enamel sifting guidelines. Click here for all...

Cyprus™ Copper Clay Faux Layered Earrings by Ci...

In this video, Cindy creates these faux layered earrings using her template and our Swirly Hearts texture. This project is perfect for beginners in base metal clays! The tools and...

Phoenix Torch Fireable Clay™ Pendant by Karen T...

In this video, Karen takes you start to finish through making a letter pendant. The construction of this pendant is built wet to wet, which is an added benefit to...

Refining/Sanding Precious Metal Clay in the Gre...

In this video, you'll learn how to refine precious metal clay in the greenware state. Karen will give guidance on which tools and methods to use in order to achieve...

Polishing Precious Metal Clay after Firing

In this video, you'll learn how to polish your fired metal clay pieces. Karen shows a variety of different techniques that will give you a variety of different polishes. The...

EZ960® Sculpted Leaf Ring by Lisel Crowley

In this video, Lisel shows how to create this sculpted leaf ring by creating a coil and adding her own leaf embellishments. This ring is an easy project that results...

Cyprus™ Copper Clay Pet Tags by Karen Trexler

In this fun video, learn from Karen how to create a customized pet tag for your furry friend collars! Using Cyprus Copper Clay and Finishing Touch Molds, this is an...

EZ960® Sterling Silver Hollow Form Ring by Kare...

In this video, Karen shows the step by step process of constructing a hollow form ring using EZ960 Sterling Silver Clay. She uses a combination of our Jewelry Shape Templates...

Tab Setting for Non-Fireable Stones with EZ960 ...

In this video, Cindy Pope demonstrates a different way of setting non-fireable stones using a paper punch and EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay Sheet to create the prong setting. This video...

EZ960® Adjustable Cuff with Nano Gem by Lisel C...

In this video, Lisel creates an adjustable cuff using EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay and one of our Long Mega Texture Tiles. After the clay is rolled out onto the desired...

Faux Keum Boo Steel and Bronze Earrings by Cind...

Artist, Instructor and Silhouette Curio expert, Cindy Pope started out with Precious Metal Clay Rio certification and metalsmithing classes and is one of Hadar Jacobson’s first Cadre of Base Metal...

Simple Floral Drop Earrings by Karen Trexler

A great video for metal clay beginners! In this video, Karen takes you step by step - from beginning to end on how to create simple drop earrings. Karen explains...

Spider Web Pendant using FS999™ by Lisel Crowley

In this video, Lisel creates the perfect pendant for Halloween using FS999 Fine Silver Clay! She combines three different pieces created from an Ready Mold, Delicate Element, and Jewelry Shape...

Flush Setting in Metal Clay by Karen Trexler

Learn how easy it is to flush set a stone in metal clay! In this video, Karen flush sets a stone into the state of Indiana. This is a great...

Snap Setting Ring with EZ960® Sterling Silver b...

Cool Tools resident artist, Karen Trexler studied metalsmithing and jewelry design in college and received a BFA from Ball State University. Karen then continued her studies at the University of...

FS999™ Triple Tier Earrings by Lisel Crowley

In this video, Lisel creates three tier earrings using one of our Easy Release Textures and Nano Gems to add sparkle. Easy Release textures are the next evolution in textures,...

FS999™ Fine Silver Carved Marquise Earrings

In this video, Lisel creates simple, but beautiful earrings using the Carved Marquise Ready Mold and FS999 Fine Silver Clay. She sets a Cubic Zirconia stone in the middle. This...

Leather Cyprus™ Copper Clay Earrings by Karen T...

Karen discovered her interest in jewelry and metalsmithing in 2009 when she took a jewelry class in high school. Thoroughly hooked on making and interested in expanding upon the basics...

Chain Linked Earrings by Karen Trexler

In this video, Karen creates double sided chain linked earrings using Wanaree Tanner's Signature Texture plate - Tibetan Smoke & Fire and EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay. This technique does not...

Organic Shape Cells Earrings by Karen Trexler

In this video, you'll learn how to create these unique organic shape cells earrings using a fun texture technique. This technique requires a texture with all points of connection, and...

All Clay Cloisonné FS999™ Pendant by Karen Trexler

In this video, Karen creates an all clay FS999 Cloisonné pendant. This method eliminates the use of silver wire which can be a challenge to attach to the surface. She...

Guardian Star Ring Set with Gem by Karen Trexler

In this video, Karen shows how to create a ring from EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay and an Ice Flower Cut Cubic Zirconia Gemstone. Karen shows how to set the large...

FS999™ Dragon Pendant by Lisel Crowley

In this video, Lisel creates a beautiful pendant using FS999™ Fine Silver Clay, a Ready Mold and two different textures. Once the Ready Mold has been packed, she creates the...

Two Layer Trillion Pendant by Cindy Pope

Artist, Instructor and Silhouette Curio expert, Cindy Pope started out with Precious Metal Clay Rio certification and metalsmithing classes and is one of Hadar Jacobson’s first Cadre of Base Metal...

EZ960® Textured Fold Over Ring by Cindy Pope

Artist, Instructor and Silhouette Curio expert, Cindy Pope started out with Precious Metal Clay Rio certification and metalsmithing classes and is one of Hadar Jacobson’s first Cadre of Base Metal...

EZ960® Basket Weave Pendant by Karen Trexler

Karen discovered her interest in jewelry and metalsmithing in 2009 when she took a jewelry class in high school. Thoroughly hooked on making and interested in expanding upon the basics...

EZ960® Sterling Face Ring by Lisel Crowley

In this video, Lisel creates an easy to create face ring using EZ960 Sterling lump clay and syringe. The face is formed on our half round forming tool. She then...

Adjustable EZ960® Ring with Nano Gem by Lisel C...

Lisel Crowley, Artist and instructor creates this beautiful adjustable ring using EZ960 Sterling Silver Clay and one of our our Long Mega Texture Tiles. Lisel adds a finishing touch by...

EZ960® Feather Ring by Lisel Crowley

In this video, Lisel creates a easy to create adjustable ring using our Tribal Feather Mega Texture Tile. This ring is formed and fired on a flat surface. She then...

EZ960® Sterling Silver Rolled Edge Earrings by ...

In this video, Lisel creates a unique pair of earrings using a wet brush technique to roll the edges of the clay to give a nice finish. She adds detail...

Butterfly Pendant using Scratch Foam by Valerie...

Valerie Bealle, Metal Clay Artist and Instructor from Long Island, New York visited the Cool Tools studio to create a lovely butterfly pendant using silver metal clay and scratch foam....

EZ960® Sterling Silver Layered Cuff by Lisel Cr...

Another great technique from Lisel Crowley. In this video, Lisel creates a unique cuff using EZ960 Sterling Silver Clay. She adds detail texture using Jewel Stamps and Mega Textures. A...

Bails - Four Ways by Lisel Crowley

This video includes instruction to create 4 beautiful bail styles using our Jewelry Artist Elements Textures and EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay. These bails can be used on pendants and earrings...