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Enameling with Stencils by Jan Harrell

Enameling with Stencils by Jan Harrell

Enamelist, Metalsmith, Sculptor and Instructor at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, TX visited Cool Tools to demonstrate the use of stencils with enameling. Jan places multiple coats of...

Enameling with Stencils by Jan Harrell

Enamelist, Metalsmith, Sculptor and Instructor at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, TX visited Cool Tools to demonstrate the use of stencils with enameling. Jan places multiple coats of...

Enameling with Graphite & Sunshine Colors by Jan Harrell

Enameling with Graphite & Sunshine Colors by Ja...

In this video learn how to use a stencil and a graphite pencil and add soft color details with Sunshine watercolor enamels. Note: Jan Harrell misspoke regarding surfactant. Correction: Surfactant...

Enameling with Graphite & Sunshine Colors by Ja...

In this video learn how to use a stencil and a graphite pencil and add soft color details with Sunshine watercolor enamels. Note: Jan Harrell misspoke regarding surfactant. Correction: Surfactant...

Basse-Taille Enameling by Jan Harrell

Basse-Taille Enameling by Jan Harrell

Jan Harrell, Enamelist, Metalsmith, Sculptor and Instructor at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, TX visited Cool Tools to demonstrate her method to create Basse-taille which is when transparent...

Basse-Taille Enameling by Jan Harrell

Jan Harrell, Enamelist, Metalsmith, Sculptor and Instructor at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, TX visited Cool Tools to demonstrate her method to create Basse-taille which is when transparent...

Enameling Basics by Pam East

Enameling Basics by Pam East

Pam East, an internationally known artist, writer and teacher has been an enamelist since 1997. She visited Cool Tools to create four short videos for Enamelists, each with specific instruction....

Enameling Basics by Pam East

Pam East, an internationally known artist, writer and teacher has been an enamelist since 1997. She visited Cool Tools to create four short videos for Enamelists, each with specific instruction....

Hollow Bead using Wood Clay by Lisel Crowley

Hollow Bead using Wood Clay by Lisel Crowley

Another great technique from Lisel! In this video, Lisel creates a round form using wood clay (cork clay can also be used). She wraps the form with EZ960® Sterling Silver...

Hollow Bead using Wood Clay by Lisel Crowley

Another great technique from Lisel! In this video, Lisel creates a round form using wood clay (cork clay can also be used). She wraps the form with EZ960® Sterling Silver...

FS999™ Fine Silver Clay Introduction by Debra DeWolff

FS999™ Fine Silver Clay Introduction by Debra D...

Deb introduces FS999 Fine Silver Clay. Made in the USAVery Flexible in the Greenware StateShrink Rate: 13% The products and tools used in this video are listed below.

FS999™ Fine Silver Clay Introduction by Debra D...

Deb introduces FS999 Fine Silver Clay. Made in the USAVery Flexible in the Greenware StateShrink Rate: 13% The products and tools used in this video are listed below.

Hallmarking Silver Metal Clay by Lisel Crowley

Hallmarking Silver Metal Clay by Lisel Crowley

In this video, Lisel gives tips and tricks on how to add a hallmark to wet silver metal clay. Note: This video was created before our Quality Stamps. See below...

Hallmarking Silver Metal Clay by Lisel Crowley

In this video, Lisel gives tips and tricks on how to add a hallmark to wet silver metal clay. Note: This video was created before our Quality Stamps. See below...

Large Cylinder Bead Caps in Metal Clay by Valerie Bealle

Large Cylinder Bead Caps in Metal Clay by Valer...

Valerie Bealle, Metal Clay Artist and Instructor from Long Island, New York visited the Cool Tools studio to demonstrate how to create cylinder bead caps and end caps using PMC...

Large Cylinder Bead Caps in Metal Clay by Valer...

Valerie Bealle, Metal Clay Artist and Instructor from Long Island, New York visited the Cool Tools studio to demonstrate how to create cylinder bead caps and end caps using PMC...

Syringe Techniques by Lisel Crowley

Syringe Techniques by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley, Artist and instructor demonstrates multiple uses for the tips that are included with EZ960® Sterling Silver Paste in syringe form. She includes repairing clay, decorating earrings and creating...

Syringe Techniques by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley, Artist and instructor demonstrates multiple uses for the tips that are included with EZ960® Sterling Silver Paste in syringe form. She includes repairing clay, decorating earrings and creating...

EZ960® Easy Paper Punch Earrings by Cindy Pope

EZ960® Easy Paper Punch Earrings 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® Easy Paper Punch Earrings 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...

Delicate Elements Filigree Necklace by Karen Trexler

Delicate Elements Filigree Necklace by Karen Tr...

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...

Delicate Elements Filigree Necklace by Karen Tr...

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...

Cyprus™ Copper Clay Garden Rose Cuff by Karen Trexler

Cyprus™ Copper Clay Garden Rose Cuff by Karen T...

Developed by artist, instructor and metal clay enthusiast, Cindy Silas, Cyprus Copper Clay is an excellent base metal clay medium for jewelry, crafts, sculpture and models. Offered in lump (wet)...

Cyprus™ Copper Clay Garden Rose Cuff by Karen T...

Developed by artist, instructor and metal clay enthusiast, Cindy Silas, Cyprus Copper Clay is an excellent base metal clay medium for jewelry, crafts, sculpture and models. Offered in lump (wet)...

FS999™ Three Layer Pendant by Cindy Pope

FS999™ Three Layer Pendant by Cindy Pope

Create layered pendants, matching earrings and more with Cindy's exclusive template sets! Easy to use, mix and match shapes for multiple combinations. Each set consists of three templates that are...

FS999™ Three Layer Pendant by Cindy Pope

Create layered pendants, matching earrings and more with Cindy's exclusive template sets! Easy to use, mix and match shapes for multiple combinations. Each set consists of three templates that are...

EZ960® Sterling Ring Using Silicone Ring Mandrels by Lisel Crowley

EZ960® Sterling Ring Using Silicone Ring Mandre...

In this video, Lisel uses Cool Tools Non-stick Silicone Ring Mandrels, a texture and an Antique Mold to create a detailed ring with a touch of sparkle. Silicone Ring Mandrels...

EZ960® Sterling Ring Using Silicone Ring Mandre...

In this video, Lisel uses Cool Tools Non-stick Silicone Ring Mandrels, a texture and an Antique Mold to create a detailed ring with a touch of sparkle. Silicone Ring Mandrels...

Using Finishing Touches Molds to Embellish Hoop Earrings by Karen Trexler

Using Finishing Touches Molds to Embellish Hoop...

Karen Trexler our Cool Tools resident artist received her MFA with a focus on metalsmithing and enameling at the University of Wisconsin in the spring of 2018 at the University...

Using Finishing Touches Molds to Embellish Hoop...

Karen Trexler our Cool Tools resident artist received her MFA with a focus on metalsmithing and enameling at the University of Wisconsin in the spring of 2018 at the University...

Using Accent Gold for Silver™ by Karen Trexler

Using Accent Gold for Silver™ by Karen Trexler

Karen Trexler, our Cool Tools resident artist received her MFA with a focus on metalsmithing and enameling in the spring of 2018 at the University of Wisconsin in the spring...

Using Accent Gold for Silver™ by Karen Trexler

Karen Trexler, our Cool Tools resident artist received her MFA with a focus on metalsmithing and enameling in the spring of 2018 at the University of Wisconsin in the spring...

Introduction to the Micro Rotary Hand Tool & Kit by Paula McDowell

Introduction to the Micro Rotary Hand Tool & Ki...

Paula McDowell found her second career when she discovered metal clay. She creates jewelry objects that echo nature’s textures, forms and movements using both traditional and non-traditional methods. Paula is...

Introduction to the Micro Rotary Hand Tool & Ki...

Paula McDowell found her second career when she discovered metal clay. She creates jewelry objects that echo nature’s textures, forms and movements using both traditional and non-traditional methods. Paula is...

Carved Sea Ammonite Pendant by Paula McDowell

Carved Sea Ammonite Pendant by Paula McDowell

Paula McDowell found her second career when she discovered metal clay. She creates jewelry objects that echo nature’s textures, forms and movements using both traditional and non-traditional methods. Paula is...

Carved Sea Ammonite Pendant by Paula McDowell

Paula McDowell found her second career when she discovered metal clay. She creates jewelry objects that echo nature’s textures, forms and movements using both traditional and non-traditional methods. Paula is...

Pattern Stencil Pendant with Set Stone by Karen Trexler

Pattern Stencil Pendant with Set Stone by Karen...

In this video, Karen shows how to create a beautiful pendant using one of our Cool Tools Pattern Stencils for Metal Clay. This video is full of techniques, including how...

Pattern Stencil Pendant with Set Stone by Karen...

In this video, Karen shows how to create a beautiful pendant using one of our Cool Tools Pattern Stencils for Metal Clay. This video is full of techniques, including how...

Wanaree Tanner Floral Bouquet Pendant by Karen Trexler

Wanaree Tanner Floral Bouquet Pendant by Karen ...

In this video, Karen uses Wanaree Tanner's Trillium Bloom Die Cut and EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay to create this beautiful floral bouquet pendant. The construction of this piece is particularly...

Wanaree Tanner Floral Bouquet Pendant by Karen ...

In this video, Karen uses Wanaree Tanner's Trillium Bloom Die Cut and EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay to create this beautiful floral bouquet pendant. The construction of this piece is particularly...

Introduction to Moiko Silk Screens by Karen Trexler

Introduction to Moiko Silk Screens by Karen Tre...

In this video, Karen introduces Moiko Silk Screens. You'll learn how to use them for both enameling and polymer clay. Pattern-capture possibilities are endless with these finely detailed screens. The...

Introduction to Moiko Silk Screens by Karen Tre...

In this video, Karen introduces Moiko Silk Screens. You'll learn how to use them for both enameling and polymer clay. Pattern-capture possibilities are endless with these finely detailed screens. The...

Cab Setting Tool with Hadar's Brilliant Bronze Clay by Cindy Pope

Cab Setting Tool with Hadar's Brilliant Bronze ...

In this video, Cindy shows how to create this beautiful pendant using her Cab Setting Tool and Hadar's Brilliant Bronze Clay. This project is great for learning how to construct...

Cab Setting Tool with Hadar's Brilliant Bronze ...

In this video, Cindy shows how to create this beautiful pendant using her Cab Setting Tool and Hadar's Brilliant Bronze Clay. This project is great for learning how to construct...

Mixed Metal Pendant by Karen Trexler

Mixed Metal Pendant by Karen Trexler

Developed by Cindy Silas, Aureus Bright Bronze Clay is an excellent base metal clay medium for jewelry, crafts, sculpture and models. Offered in lump (wet) form, this clay results in...

Mixed Metal Pendant by Karen Trexler

Developed by Cindy Silas, Aureus Bright Bronze Clay is an excellent base metal clay medium for jewelry, crafts, sculpture and models. Offered in lump (wet) form, this clay results in...

Cyprus™ Copper Clay Faux Layered Pendant by Cindy Pope

Cyprus™ Copper Clay Faux Layered Pendant by Cin...

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...

Cyprus™ Copper Clay Faux Layered Pendant by Cin...

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...

Chandelier Snake Earrings with Set Stones by Karen Trexler

Chandelier Snake Earrings with Set Stones by Ka...

In this video, Karen sculpts EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay to create a snake. After creating settings for the variety of fireable gemstones using our Stone Setting Punches, jump rings made...

Chandelier Snake Earrings with Set Stones by Ka...

In this video, Karen sculpts EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay to create a snake. After creating settings for the variety of fireable gemstones using our Stone Setting Punches, jump rings made...

Torch Firing 24K Gold on to Fine Silver by Jennifer Dins

Torch Firing 24K Gold on to Fine Silver by Jenn...

In this video, Jennifer torch fires an Art Clay Silver piece, and then applies Accent Gold for Silver, which she also torch fires for the perfect 24K gold accent. The...

Torch Firing 24K Gold on to Fine Silver by Jenn...

In this video, Jennifer torch fires an Art Clay Silver piece, and then applies Accent Gold for Silver, which she also torch fires for the perfect 24K gold accent. The...

Unisex Band Rings by Karen Trexler

Unisex Band Rings by Karen Trexler

In this video, learn how to create a ring that's perfect for either a man or a woman. These rings have a very minimal look, with a stone setting inspired...

Unisex Band Rings by Karen Trexler

In this video, learn how to create a ring that's perfect for either a man or a woman. These rings have a very minimal look, with a stone setting inspired...

Embellish Ceramic Porcelain Boxes with Fine Silver Clay by Jennifer Dins

Embellish Ceramic Porcelain Boxes with Fine Sil...

In this video, you'll learn how to embellish ceramic boxes using fine silver clay and overlay paste. Turn a plain ceramic box into something special and personal!Jennifer uses both Art...

Embellish Ceramic Porcelain Boxes with Fine Sil...

In this video, you'll learn how to embellish ceramic boxes using fine silver clay and overlay paste. Turn a plain ceramic box into something special and personal!Jennifer uses both Art...

Sterling Silver Stacking Bangles by Karen Trexler

Sterling Silver Stacking Bangles by Karen Trexler

In this video, Karen shows how to use our Rings & Bangles Textures to create sterling silver stacking bangles using EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay. EZ960 not only gives added strength,...

Sterling Silver Stacking Bangles by Karen Trexler

In this video, Karen shows how to use our Rings & Bangles Textures to create sterling silver stacking bangles using EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay. EZ960 not only gives added strength,...

Project Video - Multi-layer Earrings by Valerie Bealle

Project Video - Multi-layer Earrings by Valerie...

Valerie Bealle shows how to create cylinder bead caps and end caps in fine silver metal clay. Valerie uses the natural shrinkage rate of metal clay to her advantage as...

Project Video - Multi-layer Earrings by Valerie...

Valerie Bealle shows how to create cylinder bead caps and end caps in fine silver metal clay. Valerie uses the natural shrinkage rate of metal clay to her advantage as...

JOOLTOOL Demonstration by Lisel Crowley

JOOLTOOL Demonstration by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley, Metal Clay Artist and Instructor from Connecticut visited Cool Tools to demonstrate various uses for the JOOLTOOL Polishing Tool by Anie. This revolutionary modular tool is portable, but...

JOOLTOOL Demonstration by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley, Metal Clay Artist and Instructor from Connecticut visited Cool Tools to demonstrate various uses for the JOOLTOOL Polishing Tool by Anie. This revolutionary modular tool is portable, but...

24K Gold Pen Plater by Valerie Bealle

24K Gold Pen Plater 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...

24K Gold Pen Plater 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...

Gingko Pendant

Gingko Pendant

In this video you will learn to use the Jewelry Shape Template: Findings & Bails. This video shows how to use Jewelry Shape Templates to create a layered bronze pendant...

Gingko Pendant

In this video you will learn to use the Jewelry Shape Template: Findings & Bails. This video shows how to use Jewelry Shape Templates to create a layered bronze pendant...

Dill Weed Pendant

Dill Weed Pendant

Learn to capture the beauty of natural elements quickly and easily using polymer clay, and then use the texture to create a simple and elegant metal clay pendant that is...

Dill Weed Pendant

Learn to capture the beauty of natural elements quickly and easily using polymer clay, and then use the texture to create a simple and elegant metal clay pendant that is...

How to Fold No-Flake Firing Foil

How to Fold No-Flake Firing Foil

Learn to make a metal clay firing box that won't mess up the inside of your kiln.No-Flake Firing Foil is a special high-temperature alloy that does not flake when heated...

How to Fold No-Flake Firing Foil

Learn to make a metal clay firing box that won't mess up the inside of your kiln.No-Flake Firing Foil is a special high-temperature alloy that does not flake when heated...

Embossing Templates and Metal Clay

Embossing Templates and Metal Clay

Embossing Templates allow plenty of room around each shape to press multiple layers and complex shapes into soft clays such as metal clay, polymer clays, ceramic, air-dry, paper, terra cotta...

Embossing Templates and Metal Clay

Embossing Templates allow plenty of room around each shape to press multiple layers and complex shapes into soft clays such as metal clay, polymer clays, ceramic, air-dry, paper, terra cotta...

Embossing with Molds & Templates

Embossing with Molds & Templates

Create textured shapes from any Cool Tools Jewelry Shape Template and Antique Mold in a snap! Make gorgeous jewelry components, connectors, bails, links and instant earrings using this simple technique...

Embossing with Molds & Templates

Create textured shapes from any Cool Tools Jewelry Shape Template and Antique Mold in a snap! Make gorgeous jewelry components, connectors, bails, links and instant earrings using this simple technique...

Flexi-Carve

Flexi-Carve

Discover the joy of working with silicone! Metal clay does not stick so no release is needed. Use Micro-Carving tools such as Dockyard carvers to cut any design you desire...

Flexi-Carve

Discover the joy of working with silicone! Metal clay does not stick so no release is needed. Use Micro-Carving tools such as Dockyard carvers to cut any design you desire...

Wild Roses Necklace

Wild Roses Necklace

Create a beautiful metal clay link necklace using our Jewelry Artist Elements textures. The links feature integrated findings that can be connected with jump rings or rivets. You'll learn to...

Wild Roses Necklace

Create a beautiful metal clay link necklace using our Jewelry Artist Elements textures. The links feature integrated findings that can be connected with jump rings or rivets. You'll learn to...

Finger Cutting & Puffed Elements with Jewelry Shape Templates

Finger Cutting & Puffed Elements with Jewelry S...

Learn how to cut shapes from Jewelry Shape Templates using just your finger! Not only can you cut them out, but you can also make them puffy in the process!...

Finger Cutting & Puffed Elements with Jewelry S...

Learn how to cut shapes from Jewelry Shape Templates using just your finger! Not only can you cut them out, but you can also make them puffy in the process!...

Product Video - Custom Textures with Scratch Foam Board

Product Video - Custom Textures with Scratch Fo...

Nothing adds a touch of individuality to your jewelry designs, like a custom texture. Carved textures result in beautifully raised designs that work well with all kinds of surface finishes...

Product Video - Custom Textures with Scratch Fo...

Nothing adds a touch of individuality to your jewelry designs, like a custom texture. Carved textures result in beautifully raised designs that work well with all kinds of surface finishes...

Using Kiln Wash

Using Kiln Wash

Keeping your kiln shelf clean is important to ensure your creations fire properly. During the firing process, glass, enamels, glazes and other materials can stick to your ceramic shelf. Anything...

Using Kiln Wash

Keeping your kiln shelf clean is important to ensure your creations fire properly. During the firing process, glass, enamels, glazes and other materials can stick to your ceramic shelf. Anything...

Product Video - Making Toggle Clasps

Product Video - Making Toggle Clasps

Learn to use Toggle Templates to create custom toggle clasps for metal clay and metal jewelry designs. The Simple Toggles template features 6 pre-designed toggle sets. Mix and match inside...

Product Video - Making Toggle Clasps

Learn to use Toggle Templates to create custom toggle clasps for metal clay and metal jewelry designs. The Simple Toggles template features 6 pre-designed toggle sets. Mix and match inside...

Bezel Templates for Fireable Stones in Metal Clay by Lisel Crowley

Bezel Templates for Fireable Stones in Metal Cl...

Cool Tools collaborated with Lisel Crowley to create a process using a template that eliminates seams in bezels using metal clay. These templates come in gemstone sizes starting at 6mm....

Bezel Templates for Fireable Stones in Metal Cl...

Cool Tools collaborated with Lisel Crowley to create a process using a template that eliminates seams in bezels using metal clay. These templates come in gemstone sizes starting at 6mm....

Emerald Tea Ring

Emerald Tea Ring

Watch step by step instructions on how to use Ring Size and Hollow Ring Templates to create a ring that is strong enough for daily wear. The products used in...

Emerald Tea Ring

Watch step by step instructions on how to use Ring Size and Hollow Ring Templates to create a ring that is strong enough for daily wear. The products used in...

Mega Tiles

Mega Tiles

Mega Tiles are basically our popular Texture Tiles, just quite a bit bigger. Mega Tiles are 7 times larger than texture tiles, and just like our TTLs, they are flexible,...

Mega Tiles

Mega Tiles are basically our popular Texture Tiles, just quite a bit bigger. Mega Tiles are 7 times larger than texture tiles, and just like our TTLs, they are flexible,...

Make Hollow Beads with the Half Round Drying Form

Make Hollow Beads with the Half Round Drying Form

Create half round, domed and dapped metal clay shapes with the half round drying form. Can be placed in a dehydrator for fast drying. Do not dry on a heating...

Make Hollow Beads with the Half Round Drying Form

Create half round, domed and dapped metal clay shapes with the half round drying form. Can be placed in a dehydrator for fast drying. Do not dry on a heating...

Wooden Clay Rollers

Wooden Clay Rollers

A non-stick texturing tool that works for any project regardless of size can open up your design potential. In the tool demo below, learn to use our clay rolling tools...

Wooden Clay Rollers

A non-stick texturing tool that works for any project regardless of size can open up your design potential. In the tool demo below, learn to use our clay rolling tools...

Project Video - Framed Pearl Pendant

Project Video - Framed Pearl Pendant

Create this elegant Framed Pearl Pendant from any type of metal clay using dry construction and a double firing.

Project Video - Framed Pearl Pendant

Create this elegant Framed Pearl Pendant from any type of metal clay using dry construction and a double firing.

Rolling Metal Clay Sheet for the Silhouette Curio™ by Cindy Pope

Rolling Metal Clay Sheet for the Silhouette Cur...

Artist and Instructor, Cindy Pope, started creating jewelry in 2007 and fell in love with the jewelry arts. Once she stumbled upon metal clay she became instantly enamored of the...

Rolling Metal Clay Sheet for the Silhouette Cur...

Artist and Instructor, Cindy Pope, started creating jewelry in 2007 and fell in love with the jewelry arts. Once she stumbled upon metal clay she became instantly enamored of the...

How To Reconstitute Clay Using a Stainless Steel Grinder

How To Reconstitute Clay Using a Stainless Stee...

Metal clay never goes to waste! Learn how to reconstitute clay using a mortar and pestle. The products used in this video are listed below.

How To Reconstitute Clay Using a Stainless Stee...

Metal clay never goes to waste! Learn how to reconstitute clay using a mortar and pestle. The products used in this video are listed below.

How To Reconstitute Clay Using a Mortar and Pestle

How To Reconstitute Clay Using a Mortar and Pestle

Metal clay never goes to waste! Learn how to reconstitute clay using a mortar and pestle. The products used in this video are listed below.

How To Reconstitute Clay Using a Mortar and Pestle

Metal clay never goes to waste! Learn how to reconstitute clay using a mortar and pestle. The products used in this video are listed below.

Adding Polymer Clay to Metal Clay Designs

Adding Polymer Clay to Metal Clay Designs

Polymer Clay and metal clay offer endless possibilities when combined together. In this project you will learn tips and tricks while creating a silver pendant, with an oval polymer clay...

Adding Polymer Clay to Metal Clay Designs

Polymer Clay and metal clay offer endless possibilities when combined together. In this project you will learn tips and tricks while creating a silver pendant, with an oval polymer clay...

Jewel Stamp Designer Images for Metal Clay

Jewel Stamp Designer Images for Metal Clay

Jewel Stamps are crystal clear, designer images made for creating in jewelry clays of all kinds. Impress beautifully designed, laser sharp images in metal clay, polymer clay, porcelain, and other...

Jewel Stamp Designer Images for Metal Clay

Jewel Stamps are crystal clear, designer images made for creating in jewelry clays of all kinds. Impress beautifully designed, laser sharp images in metal clay, polymer clay, porcelain, and other...

Jewel Stamp Designer Images for Metal Clay

Jewel Stamp Designer Images for Metal Clay

Jewel Stamps are crystal clear, designer images made for creating in jewelry clays of all kinds. Impress beautifully designed, laser sharp images in metal clay, polymer clay, porcelain, and other...

Jewel Stamp Designer Images for Metal Clay

Jewel Stamps are crystal clear, designer images made for creating in jewelry clays of all kinds. Impress beautifully designed, laser sharp images in metal clay, polymer clay, porcelain, and other...

Crimson Eclipse Pendant

Crimson Eclipse Pendant

Cool Tools Texture Tiles are the perfect tools, for creating beautiful pieces of jewelry. In this project, learn to make the Crimson Eclipse Pendant, using fine silver clay, a Texture...

Crimson Eclipse Pendant

Cool Tools Texture Tiles are the perfect tools, for creating beautiful pieces of jewelry. In this project, learn to make the Crimson Eclipse Pendant, using fine silver clay, a Texture...

Introduction to UltraLite Beehive & Studio Kilns by Karen Trexler

Introduction to UltraLite Beehive & Studio Kiln...

The UltraLite Beehive Kiln is a table top jewelry kiln used to fire FS999 Fine Silver Clay, EZ960 Sterling Silver Clay, Phoenix Torch Fireable Clay and Art Clay Silver. It...

Introduction to UltraLite Beehive & Studio Kiln...

The UltraLite Beehive Kiln is a table top jewelry kiln used to fire FS999 Fine Silver Clay, EZ960 Sterling Silver Clay, Phoenix Torch Fireable Clay and Art Clay Silver. It...

Introduction to Cindy Pope Templates by Cindy Pope

Introduction to Cindy Pope Templates by Cindy Pope

In this video, Cindy introduces her new template sets. Create layered pendants, matching earrings and more with Cindy's exclusive template sets! Easy to use, mix and match shapes for multiple...

Introduction to Cindy Pope Templates by Cindy Pope

In this video, Cindy introduces her new template sets. Create layered pendants, matching earrings and more with Cindy's exclusive template sets! Easy to use, mix and match shapes for multiple...

Silver Clay Art Nouveau Pendant by Lisel Crowley

Silver Clay Art Nouveau Pendant by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley show us how easy it is to coil precious metal silver clay and add detail to this pendant. She uses Cool Tools Bezel Templates to create a seamless...

Silver Clay Art Nouveau Pendant by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley show us how easy it is to coil precious metal silver clay and add detail to this pendant. She uses Cool Tools Bezel Templates to create a seamless...

Designing with Organic Objects

Designing with Organic Objects

Incorporating nature into your designs results in some of the most beautiful and appealing jewelry. Almost nothing can match the beauty and intricacy of an organic, botanical object. In the...

Designing with Organic Objects

Incorporating nature into your designs results in some of the most beautiful and appealing jewelry. Almost nothing can match the beauty and intricacy of an organic, botanical object. In the...

Zodiac Constellation Templates with Karen Trexler

Zodiac Constellation Templates with Karen Trexler

In this video, Karen shows how to use our Zodiac Constellation Templates. These templates were specially designed to connect the stars for your favorite zodiac sign. Simply lay the template...

Zodiac Constellation Templates with Karen Trexler

In this video, Karen shows how to use our Zodiac Constellation Templates. These templates were specially designed to connect the stars for your favorite zodiac sign. Simply lay the template...

Tuff Cards Teflon Project Cards 2.5" x 3.5" - Black

Tuff Cards Teflon Project Cards 2.5" x 3.5" - B...

Tuff Cards are thick Teflon cards used to create, assemble and dry metal clay projects. They are thicker than a standard playing card, but the same handy size. Tuff Cards...

Tuff Cards Teflon Project Cards 2.5" x 3.5" - B...

Tuff Cards are thick Teflon cards used to create, assemble and dry metal clay projects. They are thicker than a standard playing card, but the same handy size. Tuff Cards...

Textured Snake Maker Set

Textured Snake Maker Set

The Textured Snake Maker is the ultimate tool to make all kind of snakes, tubes, tentacles, and wires. It will allow you to make snakes up to 75mm length without...

Textured Snake Maker Set

The Textured Snake Maker is the ultimate tool to make all kind of snakes, tubes, tentacles, and wires. It will allow you to make snakes up to 75mm length without...

North Star Pendant

North Star Pendant

Creating a custom setting for a gemstone can help add your own personal signature to your creation. In the project video below, learn to make the North Star Pendant, featuring...

North Star Pendant

Creating a custom setting for a gemstone can help add your own personal signature to your creation. In the project video below, learn to make the North Star Pendant, featuring...

Introduction to Alphabet Finishing Touches Molds

Introduction to Alphabet Finishing Touches Molds

Cool Tools Finishing Touches are silicone molds specially designed to create precise and repeatable shapes and adornments for metal clay. Each mold is complete with each letter of the alphabet...

Introduction to Alphabet Finishing Touches Molds

Cool Tools Finishing Touches are silicone molds specially designed to create precise and repeatable shapes and adornments for metal clay. Each mold is complete with each letter of the alphabet...

Pattern Stencils for Metal Clay & Enameling

Pattern Stencils for Metal Clay & Enameling

Add flair and dimension to your metal clay and enamel creations. Emboss metal clay with the red stencils; add colorful patterns to enameling with the blue stencils. Easy to clean...

Pattern Stencils for Metal Clay & Enameling

Add flair and dimension to your metal clay and enamel creations. Emboss metal clay with the red stencils; add colorful patterns to enameling with the blue stencils. Easy to clean...

Syringe Pendant

Syringe Pendant

A syringe can be used for many things when designing with metal clay. The syringe is the perfect tool for creating ornate and delicate jewelry. In the project video below,...

Syringe Pendant

A syringe can be used for many things when designing with metal clay. The syringe is the perfect tool for creating ornate and delicate jewelry. In the project video below,...

Brass & Copper Ornaments

Brass & Copper Ornaments

Some of the best holiday gifts you can give are handmade and come from the heart. Saving money where you can is often crucial during the holidays. In the project...

Brass & Copper Ornaments

Some of the best holiday gifts you can give are handmade and come from the heart. Saving money where you can is often crucial during the holidays. In the project...

Syringe Setting

Syringe Setting

Glass gemstones feature beautiful colors that can make your jewelry pieces sparkle and shine. A unique way to set these gemstones, is a custom syringe setting. In the tool demo...

Syringe Setting

Glass gemstones feature beautiful colors that can make your jewelry pieces sparkle and shine. A unique way to set these gemstones, is a custom syringe setting. In the tool demo...

Leaf Textures in Metal Clay

Leaf Textures in Metal Clay

Organic objects often make the most unique and stunning patterns. In the technique video below, learn to use a leaf to make beautiful, textured jewelry. Note: PMC is no longer...

Leaf Textures in Metal Clay

Organic objects often make the most unique and stunning patterns. In the technique video below, learn to use a leaf to make beautiful, textured jewelry. Note: PMC is no longer...

Bronze Metal Clay Shield Pendant made with BRONZclay

Bronze Metal Clay Shield Pendant made with BRON...

If you are new to metal clay or bronze clay, this project is great for you! In this video we talk about BRONZclay characteristics and show you how to make...

Bronze Metal Clay Shield Pendant made with BRON...

If you are new to metal clay or bronze clay, this project is great for you! In this video we talk about BRONZclay characteristics and show you how to make...

Firing Precious Metal Clay

Firing Precious Metal Clay

Learn the basics: How to torch fire and kiln fire metal clay. The tools and supplies used in this video are listed below. Kiln Firing Precious Metal Clay

Firing Precious Metal Clay

Learn the basics: How to torch fire and kiln fire metal clay. The tools and supplies used in this video are listed below. Kiln Firing Precious Metal Clay

Copper Dimple Earring

Copper Dimple Earring

Dimple pliers will bring a smile to your face when you see what fun you can have with them! This video shows you how to take inexpensive pre-cut copper shapes...

Copper Dimple Earring

Dimple pliers will bring a smile to your face when you see what fun you can have with them! This video shows you how to take inexpensive pre-cut copper shapes...

Copper Riveted Bracelet

Copper Riveted Bracelet

Make this simple bracelet and you'll be a riveting fool! You'll texture, form, patina and finish pre-cut copper shapes and then rivet them into a fabulous bracelet with an oh-so...

Copper Riveted Bracelet

Make this simple bracelet and you'll be a riveting fool! You'll texture, form, patina and finish pre-cut copper shapes and then rivet them into a fabulous bracelet with an oh-so...

Patterned Brass Earrings

Patterned Brass Earrings

Use Gilders Paste to highlight the detail in filigree and finely detailed brass designs. The tools and supplies used in this video are listed below.

Patterned Brass Earrings

Use Gilders Paste to highlight the detail in filigree and finely detailed brass designs. The tools and supplies used in this video are listed below.

Cold Connections

Cold Connections

Cold connection is a term that refers to the process of joining together two pieces of metal without the use of heat. A cold connection provides a beautiful, yet raw...

Cold Connections

Cold connection is a term that refers to the process of joining together two pieces of metal without the use of heat. A cold connection provides a beautiful, yet raw...

Soldering Technique - Earring Posts by Terri McCarthy

Soldering Technique - Earring Posts by Terri Mc...

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to create this "How to" video. In this basic soldering video, learn how to solder an earring...

Soldering Technique - Earring Posts by Terri Mc...

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to create this "How to" video. In this basic soldering video, learn how to solder an earring...

Soldering Technique - Joining Textured Metal by Terri McCarthy

Soldering Technique - Joining Textured Metal by...

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to create these "How to" videos. Terri demonstrates a technique using white-out to keep solder exactly where...

Soldering Technique - Joining Textured Metal by...

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to create these "How to" videos. Terri demonstrates a technique using white-out to keep solder exactly where...

Stretching Bezel Wire for Cabochons by Terri McCarthy

Stretching Bezel Wire for Cabochons by Terri Mc...

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to create this "How to" video. Creating a bezel from patterned wire can be challenging... and making...

Stretching Bezel Wire for Cabochons by Terri Mc...

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to create this "How to" video. Creating a bezel from patterned wire can be challenging... and making...

Annealing Metal

Annealing Metal

Working with lower gauge metals can sometimes be difficult while forming, bending and shaping. When creating jewelry, thick metals can take a lot of time and effort to get everything...

Annealing Metal

Working with lower gauge metals can sometimes be difficult while forming, bending and shaping. When creating jewelry, thick metals can take a lot of time and effort to get everything...

How to Make Headpins

How to Make Headpins

Head pins can be used for so many things when creating jewelry. An easy way to save money is creating your own. In the tool demo below, learn to create...

How to Make Headpins

Head pins can be used for so many things when creating jewelry. An easy way to save money is creating your own. In the tool demo below, learn to create...

Setting Up the Smith® Little Torch™ by Matt Breunig

Setting Up the Smith® Little Torch™ by Matt Bre...

In this video, Matt shows how to set up the Smith® Little Torch™. This portable torch is designed for intermittent use and uses a 14.1-oz. disposable propane and 1.1 cu....

Setting Up the Smith® Little Torch™ by Matt Bre...

In this video, Matt shows how to set up the Smith® Little Torch™. This portable torch is designed for intermittent use and uses a 14.1-oz. disposable propane and 1.1 cu....

Introduction to Faux Bone™ by Robert Dancik

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...

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...

Swanstrom Disc Cutter Demonstration by Jan Harrell

Swanstrom Disc Cutter Demonstration by Jan Harrell

Jan Harrell, Metalsmith and Enamelist shows what a time saver this disc cutter is. This cutter will give you clean, consistent cuts over years of use, reducing the amount of...

Swanstrom Disc Cutter Demonstration by Jan Harrell

Jan Harrell, Metalsmith and Enamelist shows what a time saver this disc cutter is. This cutter will give you clean, consistent cuts over years of use, reducing the amount of...

Balling Wire with a Torch by Terri McCarthy

Balling Wire with a Torch by Terri McCarthy

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to demonstrate how easy it is to ball wire to make head pins and rivets using silver,...

Balling Wire with a Torch by Terri McCarthy

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to demonstrate how easy it is to ball wire to make head pins and rivets using silver,...

Soldering Surfaces by Terri McCarthy

Soldering Surfaces by Terri McCarthy

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to differentiate between different soldering surfaces and their useful aspects. Soldering surfaces are listed below.

Soldering Surfaces by Terri McCarthy

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to differentiate between different soldering surfaces and their useful aspects. Soldering surfaces are listed below.

Soldering a Jump Ring & Silver Chain to an End Cap by Terri McCarthy

Soldering a Jump Ring & Silver Chain to an End ...

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to show us an easy way to finish your next project. In this video Terri solders jump...

Soldering a Jump Ring & Silver Chain to an End ...

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to show us an easy way to finish your next project. In this video Terri solders jump...

Basic Soldering Tools by Terri McCarthy

Basic Soldering Tools by Terri McCarthy

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to show the basic tools for soldering. Terri walks us through the soldering tools needed for successful...

Basic Soldering Tools by Terri McCarthy

Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to show the basic tools for soldering. Terri walks us through the soldering tools needed for successful...

Wood Dapping Blocks to Shape Metal & Metal Clay

Wood Dapping Blocks to Shape Metal & Metal Clay

A dapping block is a tool that is used to shape metal into a domed or dapped shape. Dapping blocks can be made of wood or metal. Wood blocks are...

Wood Dapping Blocks to Shape Metal & Metal Clay

A dapping block is a tool that is used to shape metal into a domed or dapped shape. Dapping blocks can be made of wood or metal. Wood blocks are...

Using Twist Drills for Easier Drilling

Using Twist Drills for Easier Drilling

A twist drill is designed just for drilling through metal and ejects metal as it cuts keeping if from clogging. Learn the proper way to drill through metal in this...

Using Twist Drills for Easier Drilling

A twist drill is designed just for drilling through metal and ejects metal as it cuts keeping if from clogging. Learn the proper way to drill through metal in this...