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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

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 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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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" - 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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 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, 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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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...

Lindstrom EX Pliers

The Lindstrom EX Series pliers are ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in the hand with maximum leverage. Spring returns are firm. Easily form heavy gauge and hard wire without nicking....

Working with Gilders Paste - Finger Application

Gilders Paste is a non-fading coloring medium for metal, glass, leather, ceramics, plastics and more. Permanent coloring can be sealed for outdoor use. There are many ways to work with...

Using Dimple Pliers

Dimple pliers are used to make dimples of various sizes in metal, metal clay and other materials. Dimple pliers take the place of a punch and hammer to make a...

Rubber Bench Block

Use below a bench block to absorb shock and deaden sound. Use as a platform for sanding, filing, finishing and even assembling metal clay works. Makes a perfect platform for...

Leather Sandbag

Use the sandbag to deaden sound and absorb shock and to cushion items such as when engraving, carving, and texturing metal. Use a sandbag to raise work off the surface...

Power Punch

The Power Punch is a great tool for making large holes in soft metals such as silver and copper up to 16 gauge. The Power Punch is easy to use...

Gilders Paste and Cool Slip

Use safe, non-flammable Cool Slip when working with Gilders Paste instead of hazardous products such as paint thinners and terpenoids. Use Cool Slip to thin, rehydrate and clean up Gilders...

Jump Ring Genie

Here's a super handy ring to have around! The Jump Ring Genie helps you open and close jump rings made of all kinds of metal in gauges from 24 to...

Butane Torch Troubleshooting

Butane torches are an inexpensive way to perform many small to medium tasks from firing metal clay to small soldering operations. Learn which fuel is right to keep your torch...

Using a Foredom® Bench Lathe

Finishing your jewelry pieces is one of the most important and valuable skills to have. In this tool demo, learn to use the Foredom Bench Lathe, and accessories, for quick...

Metal Clay Project Videos

Metal Clay Product & Technique Videos

Metal Clay Tips & Tricks

Metal Clay Tips and Tricks Clay Hydrator Every metal clay artist has gone back into an old opened package and found their leftover clay too dry to work with. Having...

Flex-Shaft Accessories

Flexible Shaft Machines provide a jewelry artist more options to easily get the job done. Adding an attachment to your hand piece, offers a whole new variety of applications for...

Making Custom Sanding Sticks

Finishing your jewelry creations properly, can make a huge difference in the final overall look and appeal of your piece. If you make a lot of jewelry, you know that...

Using Ring Forming Pliers

Forming ring shanks is an intricate and delicate technique. Traditionally, mandrels and hammers are used to form and shape your rings. In this tool demo, learn to use the Ring...

1 Step Looping Pliers

Learn to use the 1 Step Looping Pliers to make consistent loops quickly and easily. Creating eyepins can be a difficult and time-consuming task. Depending on your jewelry piece, you...

Bezel Tips

Problem solving is an important part of making fine jewelry. Sometimes, after soldering your bezel, the stone just does not fit back in the way it did before. Trying to...

Solder Cutting Pliers

Working with solder opens up thousands of possibilities when creating jewelry or working with metal. Having your solder cut and organized is a great way to speed up the soldering...

Hole Punching Pliers

Adding holes to your creations can be time consuming by the time you mark, drill and clean off burs. In the tool demo below, learn to use Hole Punching Pliers...

Wire Twisting Pliers

Wire is an essential element for creating all sorts of jewelry. One way to add interest to your piece is to use twisted or patterned wire in a variety of...

Jewelers Miter Cutting Vise

When soldering and creating jewelry, getting seamless joints and perfect edges is a difficult and time consuming task. An artist can spend a ton of time filing and cutting, while...

Interchangeable Texturing Hammer

Adding texture is the perfect way to add interest and appeal to your piece. One reliable way to add texture to metal is with a hammer. In the tool demo...

Wubbers Pliers

In the tool demo below, get to know Wubbers Pliers and open up a world of possibilities while designing. Cool Tools carries 28 different types of Wubbers Pliers. These high-quality...

Using a Smart Vise

Bench accessories can increase your productivity, and make the creating process much easier. Having a tool to hold your pieces can sometimes make all the difference. In the tool demo...