Torch-Fired Precious Metal Clay

Create one-of-a-kind jewelry that’s uniquely you! Use stunning precious metal clay to make affordable silver pendants, earrings, buttons and more!

Even if you have never created jewelry before, you will be inspired by how easy it is to make striking pendants and earrings with precious metal clay. This innovative material consists of tiny particles of fine silver that fuse into solid metal when fired.

Jenny Vestal of JennyButtons will show you how to shape and texture the clay, then fire it with a small butane torch (such as you would use to make creme brulee) and give it a shiny finish.

If you are a knitter or sewer, you can accessorize your creations with custom buttons, toggles and pins for a truly polished look.

Enroll in Torch-Fired Precious Metal Clay today and make your inner magpie sing!

What You'll Learn

• Handling tips to get the most value out of your clay and avoid waste
• Rolling, cutting, carving and texturing your pieces
• Step-by-step firing and finishing instructions
• How to mold silver clay with household or natural objects
• Fixing common mistakes
• Adding patina to your finished pieces

What You'll Make

• Stylish pendants or earrings with textured or hammered surfaces
• Unique buttons with holes or shanks
• Multi-layered jewelry with a variety of shapes and textures
• Shawl pins, monogram charms and other slender pieces

• 12 HD video lessons with anytime, anywhere access
• Downloadable class materials, including supply lists and techniques for a variety of projects
• Hours of close-up instruction
• Answers from Jenny in our virtual classroom

• Watch classes on your own schedule: wherever, whenever you want
• Your access never expires
• 100% money back guarantee

1. Introduction (13:34)

   Meet Jenny Vestal and learn how to create beautiful silver jewelry and findings from an easy-to-use clay compound.

2. Handling Precious Metal Clay (25:55)

   Jenny shows you how to measure and cut your clay and how to make sure you can use every precious bit of it. There's no waste with this versatile material.

3. Handling Your Torch (24:54)

   Jenny explains the different kinds of torches you might use, how to use them and the safety precautions you should take.

4. Adding Texture (38:35)

   Learn how to create a textured piece, fire it, then polish and burnish.

5. Multi-Layer Pieces (23:15)

   You can make silver jewelry or buttons with multiple layers by using strategic firing. Jenny shows you how!

6. Molding Your Clay (36:42)

   Learn how to create a mold of an interesting object, then re-create it in silver. Add a bail to make a button, pendant or earring.

7. Texturing Greenware (39:37)

   Add texture before you fire your clay by using a needle tool and other implements. Jenny also shows you how to finish your piece to accentuate that texture.

8. Creating Snakes (42:53)

   Long, thin rolls of clay can be formed into letters of the alphabet or whimsical shapes for pendants, earrings and other adornments. Jenny explains how to make, fire and finish these clay "snakes."

9. Hammering Your Silver (38:00)

   Once your piece is fired, you can add more texture by hammering. Depending on the tool you use, you can achieve a variety of textures and looks.

10. Repairing Mistakes (42:17)

    Whoops! Did you mess up? No worries! Jenny will show you how to smooth a cracked surface, repair a button, add a shank or revamp a botched piece. With refiring and refinishing, your piece will be as good as new.

11. Inspired by Nature (20:36)

    A leaf, a seashell, an acorn ... all could become inspiration and the starting point for unique jewelry and buttons. Jenny also shows you how to preserve your unused clay so you can get the most out of it.

12. Giving Your Pieces a Patina (20:57)

    Old silver jewelry owes its beauty to the rich patina that forms in the nooks and crannies, making the polished surfaces look more lustrous. Jenny shows how to achieve a similar look in the pieces you make.

System Requirements:

• Supported OS: Web Browser