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Download Beginners Metal Clay Projects Tutorials

On this page you'll find project tutorials and guides for new users of metal clay. External links open in a new window. All PDF's require Adobe reader which you can get free using the link on the right. PDF's open in the same window. External links open in a new window.

Art Clay World Project Sheets

Download a number of great projects for beginners and more advanced metal clay artists.

Aztec Earrings by PMC Connection

Simple project from PMC Connection showing three different effects using the same basic technique.

Bead Bugle - Beginners Metal Clay Tutorials

This page has a great variety of tutorials to download. They all cost a few dollars but the list of project tutorials is well worth browsing.

Beads in Every Color by PMC Connection

Metal Clay beads come in all shapes and sizes. Use your scrap to create tiny embellishments or build large beads that stand on their own as striking focal points.

Bypass Ring by Jeanette Landenwitch

Simple beginners project to make a ring. From the PMC Guild.

Charm Bracelet project

Beginners project from Delphi. Clear project to make a charm bracelet. Includes all the tools and materials needed.

Charm Necklace from PMC Connection

Use this simple idea to create charms, from simple to the most intricate, for a gift the recipient will cherish.

Cool Tools Learning Centre

Beginner, intermediate and advanced metal clay projects free to download.

Crackle Bracelet

Beginners project from PMC Connection.

Daisy Project

Simple project from the PMC Studio.

Earrings by Patrik Kusek for Aftosa

Simple step-by-step project for earrings using textures that you can adapt. Good pictures and clear instructions.

Easy Gifts

Four simple projects from PMC Connection - each of which can be made with a 16 gram package of PMC3. Simple, striking, and handmade, take these ideas and make them your own.

Geranium Leaf Pendant

This tutorial from PMC Connection includes beginner and more advanced projects using a painted geranium leaf.

Holiday Gifts

This free project from PMC Connection has some simple ideas for gifts or items to sell at craft fairs.

I Love Dogs Earrings

This free project from PMC123 is great for beginners. Bring a bit of fun to your work!

Ladder Bracelet by Carol Babineau

Combine patterned metal clay with basic chain links to showcase gemstone beads. It's from Art Jewelery Magazine. You'll need to log in or create an account with them to see this tutorial but it's free to sign up. This gives you access to a large number of free tutorials. You also get access to tutorials you can buy for a few dollars.

Layered Texture Necklaces from PMC Connection

Whether you are new to metal clay or an accomplished artisan, this layering idea inspires beautiful combinations of color and texture. These flat, center-hole beads are a great solution for the small pieces of clay you have left over at the end of the pack.

Leaf Earrings from PMC123

Fabulous free earring project by Sherry Fotopolous at PMC123. Here’s a variation on an old favorite. Who can resist the delicate patterns of Mother Nature? Consider adding more leaves, beads or pearls to personalize these beautiful leaf earrings.

Gekko Leaf Earrings from PMC123

Lovely light earrings can be created from this free project from Sherry Fotopolous at PMC123. These whimsical earrings will compliment any summertime outfit. They are made extra thin so are light and easy to wear all day long.

Metal Clay Findings by Carol Babineau

Great tutorial showing how to design and make your own findings using metal clay. It's from Art Jewelery Magazine. You'll need to log in or create an account with them to see this tutorial but it's free to sign up. This gives you access to a large number of free tutorials. You also get access to tutorials you can buy for a few dollars.

Metal Clay Leaves by Sherrie Perkins

Great little tutorial about how to paint leaves using metal clay slip to create detailed but very light pendants and earrings.

Metal Medley Earrings by Gordon Uyehara

Designed by Gordon Uyehara to complement the necklace project in "Metal Medley," shown on page 66 of the November 2004 issue. It's from Art Jewelery Magazine. You'll need to log in or create an account with them to see this tutorial but it's free to sign up. This gives you access to a large number of free tutorials. You also get access to tutorials you can buy for a few dollars.

Mixed Metal Double Lattice Pendant

Simple project using Promethius Bronze clay and silver metal clay to create a double lattice pendant. From PMC Connection

Mobius Strip Pendant

Interesting project from PMC Connection.

Noel Yovovich - How to Create with Metal Clay e-Book

This free e-book has three projects which include steel clay, copper clay and silver clay.

Once Fired Link Bracelet from PMC123

This project from Sherry Fotopolous at PMC123 costs a small amount but will teach you a great technique to create all sorts of other things. Spring into this project and produce your own exquisite link bracelet. You’ll make a personal mini-stamp and use texture to create your amazing one-of-a-kind piece. Learn the techniques that will allow you to make this beauty with a single firing! This technique can also be used to create chains.

Pendulum Triangles by Kim Otterbein

Dangling from handmade curvilinear ear wires, these earrings provide visual interest from several angles. Each triangular drop is constructed of textured front and back panels and three supporting side walls. It's from Art Jewelery Magazine. You'll need to log in or create an account with them to see this tutorial but it's free to sign up. This gives you access to a large number of free tutorials. You also get access to tutorials you can buy for a few dollars.

PMC Pro Rings

These fun rings, made with PMC PRO, are great to wear alone or to stack. Use thin rings and creative cutting to make a wide variety of shapes for wet or dry construction. Tutorial from PMC Connection.

Ribbon Beads

Beginners project - Tammy Powley has provided a free download from her book, Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelery (Picture Yourself)

This book shows novice metal clay artists how to create unique wearable works of art, from concept to completion. The book also includes a 45+ minute DVD where Tammy demonstrates two bonus projects, talks about some of the tools and techniques. The book includes all the necessary basics of metal clay as well as fourteen hands-on jewelry projects.

Ring

Simple guide from Delphi

Ring Tutorials - Make Silver from Nana V Mizushima

This site has a large number of tutorials, all related to making rings. Not just metal clay but also wirework rings are covered. Some of the tutorials are free, others are a few dollars. Well worth browsing if you love rings!

Set the Stone by Irina Miech

A pronged setting allows any gemstone to be set in metal clay by Irina Miech. It's from Art Jewelery Magazine. You'll need to log in or create an account with them to see this tutorial but it's free to sign up. This gives you access to a large number of free tutorials. You also get access to tutorials you can buy for a few dollars.

Silver Buttons by Tim McCreight

Great little tutorial to make silver buttons for your favourite clothes.

The Silver Goddess by Louise Duhamel

Indulge your creativity with a personalized metal clay pendant. It's from Art Jewelery Magazine. You'll need to log in or create an account with them to see this tutorial but it's free to sign up. This gives you access to a large number of free tutorials. You also get access to tutorials you can buy for a few dollars.

Simple Dangle Earrings by PMC Connection

The design of these textured earrings allow you to add a wide combination of beads or additions. Great for beginners. From PMC Connection.

Simple Silver Earrings

Beginners project from PMC Connection

Spiral Earrings by PMC Studio France

Nice simple project from PMC Studio France. Perfect for beginners.

Spired Tendrils by Carol A Babineau

Corkscrew wire around smooth metal-clay cylinders for these attractive earrings. It's from Art Jewelery Magazine. You'll need to log in or create an account with them to see this tutorial but it's free to sign up. This gives you access to a large number of free tutorials. You also get access to tutorials you can buy for a few dollars.