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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 CZ by Karen Trexler

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. Note:...

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...

Two Sided Lentil Pendant by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley shows how to create a two sided lentil pendant. This versatile pendant uses EZ960 Sterling Clay and Cool Tools Jewelry Artists elements to add fun details.Check out our...

Fun Fold Pendant & Earrings by Lisel Crowley

Watch Lisel Crowley create this quick and easy pendant and earring set using our Bail Templates and EZ960 Sterling Silver Clay.The tools and supplies used in this video are listed...

Keepsake Pendant by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley shows how to create this Keepsake Pendant using EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay and Mega Mold. Lisel forms a mold of sentimental silverware and creates a beautiful sterling silver...

Dragonfly Earrings 2 Ways by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley creates two versions of these fun earrings using EZ960 Sterling Silver clay. The first version uses Tim Holtz® Adirondack® Alcohol Ink and the second uses Prismacolor soft core...

24K Gold Plating Technique by Valerie Bealle

Valerie Bealle, Metal Clay Artist and Instructor from Long Island, New York visited the Cool Tools studio to demonstrate how to add 24K gold plating to fine silver. In this...

Pendant using Extruded Embellishments by Valeri...

Valerie Bealle, Metal Clay Artist and Instructor from Long Island, New York visited the Cool Tools studio to demonstrate how to make this beautiful pendant using PMC Flex, Scratch Foam...

Jewel Stamp Pendant 2 Ways by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley creates two different pendants using the same Cool Tools Jewel Stamp and EZ960® Sterling Metal Clay. Jewel Stamps are crystal clear, 3 dimensional designer images made for creating...

Romancing the Stone Pendant by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley shows how to make a beautiful pendant with intricate tendrils and a fireable cubic zirconia. Learn how easy it is to make this pendant using EZ960® Sterling Silver...

Setting Small Stones in Metal Clay by Karen Tre...

In this video, you'll learn Karen's technique for setting small stones. She's adapted the tube setting technique she learned from metalsmithing and brought it into the world of metal clay....

EZ960® Sterling Flowing Earrings by Lisel Crowley

Watch Lisel Crowley create these unique earrings using EZ960 Sterling. This is a perfect project for beginners! These earrings are easy to make and take a very small amount of...

Taking Ready Molds to the Next Level by Valerie...

Valerie Bealle, Metal Clay Artist and Instructor transforms a detailed pendant made from silver metal clay using one of our Ready Molds. She enhances it with gold plating, adds cubic...

Basse-taille Enameled Pendant by Pam East

Watch Pam East demonstrate the Basse-taille process using fine silver metal clay. She creates a low-relief pattern on kiln fired fine silver metal clay. She then adds translucent enamels to...

EZ960® Sterling Mens Ring by Lisel Crowley

Watch Lisel Crowley make this handsome mens ring using EZ960 Sterling Silver Metal Clay, vinyl textures and an embeddable bezel cup. The tools and supplies used in this video are...

EZ960® Sterling Adjustable Ring by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley shows how to create this adjustable ring featuring a fireable gemstone. She uses our Bezel Templates to set the stone. Because of its strength, EZ960® Sterling Silver is...

Embrace Pendant Project by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley, Metal Clay Artist and Instructor from Connecticut visited Cool Tools to create this "How to" video. She shows how to add a touch of individuality to your jewelry...

Scratch Foam Pendant Project by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley shows how to add a touch of individuality to your jewelry designs, by creating a custom texture. Textures in Scratch Foam Board result in beautifully raised designs that...

Sweet & Easy Enameled Pendant by Pam East

Pam East, an internationally known artist, writer and teacher has been an enamelist since 1997. She visited Cool Tools to demonstrate enameling on fine silver metal clay, using one of...

Soldering Patterned Wire Earrings by Terri McCa...

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith is from Grafton, WI. In this video, Terri demonstrates soldering patterned wire to silver sheet and finishes her project by soldering ear wires...

River Pebble Pendant by Karen Trexler

In this video, learn how to create this elegant pendant using a variety of basic techniques and EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay. This project allows so many opportunities for the artist...

Polymer Clay Jelly Roll Cane by Deb DeWolff

Deb DeWolff, Polymer Clay and Metal Clay Artist from Milwaukee, WI visited Cool Tools to teach us another process using Polymer Clay. In this video, she demonstrates how easy it...

Introduction to Faux Bone™ by Robert Dancik

Robert Dancik, artist, inventor and instructor, holds a Masters degree in sculpture from Northern Illinois University, and a BA in fine art from Adelphi University. He has been an artist/teacher...

Getting Started in Polymer Clay

Getting Started It is very inexpensive to get started with polymer clay. A few basic tools are all that you will need. You may have items in your kitchen items...

Polymer Clay Project Videos

Curing Polymer Clay

Curing Polymer Clay Most polymer clays will harden and cure with the appropriate heat and length specified by the manufacturer. Polymer will be soft when first removed from the oven....

About Polymer Clay

About Polymer Clay Polymer clay is a versatile and exciting medium for crafting jewelry. It is an art medium that is known for its versatility, pliability and simplicity to work with...

Enameling with Stencils by Jan Harrell

Learn how to sift enamel onto a curved shape of copper and how to allude to depth with stencils and enamel! The products used in these videos are listed below.Shop...

Glitter & Glue Technique by Jan Harrell

In this video, Jan shows her glitter and glue technique with enamels! She uses the Emboss It pen to draw a sticky area for adding enamel embellishments. She recommends working...

The 5 S's of Enameling by Jan Harrell

Learn the 5 S's of Enameling by Jan Harrell! These simple tips are easy to remember and can make all the difference when enameling. The products shown in this video...

Fun Wire Ring for Rough Stones by Jennifer Dins

In this video, you'll learn how to create a fun wire ring for rough stones. Using 18 gauge sterling silver wire, Jennifer solders the ring shape and creates a setting...

Bezel Stacked Ring by Matt Breunig

In this video, learn how to create a bezel stacked ring using 14 gauge sterling silver wire and tubing. After creating the bezel from tubing, Matt sets the stone with...

Die Forming without a Press by Robert Dancik

Robert Dancik, artist, inventor and instructor, holds a Masters degree in sculpture from Northern Illinois University, and a BA in fine art from Adelphi University. He has been an artist/teacher...

Trillion Cut Bezel Set Ring by Matt Breunig

Meet Matt Breunig! Upon graduating high school in Hastings, NE, Matt attended the Texas Institute of Jewelry and Technology in Paris, TX. This is where he received his Goldsmith and...

Introduction to Riveting by Robert Dancik

Robert Dancik, artist, inventor and instructor, holds a Masters degree in sculpture from Northern Illinois University, and a BA in fine art from Adelphi University. He has been an artist/teacher...

Faux Bone™ Cuff by Robert Dancik

Robert Dancik, artist, inventor and instructor, holds a Masters degree in sculpture from Northern Illinois University, and a BA in fine art from Adelphi University. He has been an artist/teacher...

Druzy Quartz Pendant by Matt Breunig

Meet Matt Breunig! Upon graduating high school in Hastings, NE, Matt attended the Texas Institute of Jewelry and Technology in Paris, TX. This is where he received his Goldsmith and...

Hot Bluing Steel 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...

Marriage of Metals Process by Karen Trexler

In this video, Karen demonstrates a technique called marriage of metals which is an inlay process of two or more different types of metals. She demonstrates the proper sawing techniques,...

Introduction to Foldforming by Robert Dancik

Robert Dancik, artist, inventor and instructor, holds a Masters degree in sculpture from Northern Illinois University, and a BA in fine art from Adelphi University. He has been an artist/teacher...

Bezel Set Stone Cufflinks by Karen Trexler

In this video, Karen uses bezel wire and silver sheet metal to solder together a bezel. She then solders the cufflink to the bezel, before setting the stone and completing...

Using Solid Expressions Concrete for the Artist...

Robert Dancik, artist, inventor and instructor, holds a Masters degree in sculpture from Northern Illinois University, and a BA in fine art from Adelphi University. He has been an artist/teacher...

Stacked Patterned Wire Rings 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...

Doming Textured Metal & Sheet Stock by Jan Harrell

Jan Harrell, Enamelist, Metalsmith, Sculptor and Instructor at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, TX visited Cool Tools to demonstrate the correct method for doming textured metal and standard...

Soldering a Small Bail to a Pendant by Terri Mc...

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI demonstrates her technique of soldering a small bail to a pendant. Terri uses a groove created in a magnesia block...

Soldering Textured Metal by Terri McCarthy

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI demonstrates her technique of soldering two textured metals to create a multi-dimensional pair of earrings. She finishes by soldering a...

Cold Connecting Textured Metal by Terri McCarthy

Terri McCarthy is a local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI. In this video, Terri shows how easy it is to combine textured metal with rivets to create your...

Polymer Clay Leaf Cane by Debra DeWolff

Deb DeWolff, Polymer Clay and Metal Clay Artist from Wisconsin teaches us another process using Polymer Clay. In this video, Deb demonstrates how to create a beautiful leaf cane using...

Polymer Clay Flower Petal Cane by Debra DeWolff

Debra DeWolff, a local artist from Wisconsin, started out as a fiber artist, she later added polymer clay and metal clay to her repertoire. She visited Cool Tools to demonstrate...

Polymer Clay Striped Cane by Debra DeWolff

Debra DeWolff started out as a fiber artist, she later added polymer clay and metal clay to her repertoire. She visited Cool Tools to demonstrate how to make a striped...