What's New on the Metal Clay Academy Website?
This page provides you with a quick idea of what's been added in the past month. If you are a regular visitor, you can see what we've added since your last visit here.
Archived What's New pages for earlier months can be seen here
December What's New Archive - you can see everything that was added during December 2009 here
31st January
A new beginners downloadable project tutorial was added to the Resources section.
Very simple but effective project from PMC123. Free to download and also check out their great paid for tutorials. Great for beginners.
A new metal clay book was added.
Metal Clay Rings - Irina Miech - order from the Publisher
Metal Clay Rings: Silver Jewelry Inspired by Nature
- Pre-order from Amazon USA
Metal Clay Rings: Silver Jewelry Inspired by Nature
- Pre-order from Amazon UK
Available from 2nd February 2010
No metalsmithing required! Easy-to-use metal clay makes the creation of fine silver jewelry possible to a huge audience of crafters and beaders. Metal Clay Rings presents step-by-step instructions for making 18 beautifully designed, wearable rings. Irina Miech applies techniques from her popular, earlier books to ring making and shares all-new project ideas. You will be amazed by the wide repertoire of skills you can develop as the projects move from easy to challenging.
30th January
A new supplier was added to the glass suppliers page and the kiln suppliers page.
Anything in Stained Glass - NJ, US
US supplier of glass for fusing and lampworking. Also supply Evenheat and Olympic kilns. They have a retail store in NJ
A new supplier was added to multiple pages.
Jatayu
US supplier of beads including copper beads, raku beads, stone beads, glass beads and silver beads. Also supply tools and equipment for jewelry making, bronze, copper, brass and silver wire, sheet metal and tubing.
A new training provider was added to multiple pages.
Oxford Summer School - Oxford
Six day silver jewellery making course in the Summer. Also Bronze clay two day class and PMC two day class with Xuella Arnold in the Summer.
A new event was added.
Bead and Button Show
When: 6th - 12th June 2010
Where: Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee, WI, USA
This is the biggest bead show in the world with exhibits, shopping and classes. Registration is now open.
29th January
A new training provider was added.
Vannetta Seecharrran School of Jewellery - North London
Silver jewellery making classes from beginners to advanced levels. Beaded jewellery making classes, wax carving courses, silversmithing courses and contemporary jewellery design courses.
A new supplier was added to several pages.
AD Adornments
US supplier of beads including glass and metal beads, vintage glass beads, Venetian and Czech beads, antique components, cabochons, chains, findings and wire. $50 minimum order.
28th January
New training providers were added to the jewellery making classes and silver smithing classes pages.
South Hill Park - Bracknell, Berkshire
Jewellery and silver smithing courses and workshops.
The Tiara School - Portland, Dorset
Tiara making and bridal jewellery making classes.
27th January
New training providers were added to the glass classes and the silver work classes pages.
Fire Works - Bristol
Gallery and studio running beginners silverwork and lampworking classes. Glass beadmaking.
Warwickshire College - Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Jewellery making and silver work classes, full and part time.
26th January
New training providers were added to the jewellery making courses page and the metal clay courses page.
Kensington and Chelsea College - London
Jewellery making and silversmithing part time and full time courses.
Farncombe Estate - Broadway (Cotswolds), Worcestershire
Silver clay classes for beginners. Also offer beginners silver jewellery making.
25th January
A new glass lampworking training provider was added.
Duck in a Bucket - Leicester
One-to-one lampworking classes or Ema will come to you for a private session.
A new silverwork class provider was added to the training section.
Christine Warren - Coleford, Gloucestershire
Beginners silverwork classes. Also offer hen parties.
24th January
New training providers were added to multiple pages.
Touchmark Studios - Chew Magna, Bristol
Precious Metal Clay PMC beginners and advanced training, enamelling classes, silverwork and metal work classes.
Chinco Design - Hove, Sussex
Silver jewellery making courses and classes for all levels. Day, evening, weekend and longer courses offered.
23rd January
A new artist selling her work was added to the gallery section.
Destiny's Creations
Janice Doner sells her metal clay and glass work directly from her website.
A new jewellery and silverwork course provider was added.
Yvonne Chadderton - Littleborough, Lancashire
One-to-one jewellery making and silverwork classes for beginners and advanced levels.
22nd January
A new resource was added to the firing metal clay webpage tutorials
Microwave Kiln Helpdesk
Useful resource for people using the microwave kiln.
A new training provider was added to multiple metal clay course pages
Designs by Sylvanye - Smyrna, TN
A range of classes including beginners, intermediate and advanced PMC and Art Clay, glass fusing, copper clay, bronze clay and also a class specifically for using the microwave kiln.
21st January
A new chain supplier was added.
Jewelry Hype
US supplier of chain including silver chain, gold plated chain, steel chain, bike chain jewelry and other types of jewelry.
A new training provider was added to multiple pages.
The Beetroot Tree - Draycott, Derbyshire
Art gallery offering a variety of regular classes. Includes classes in metal clay at all levels, jewellery making, silver smithing, ring making and glass.
20th January
A new resource has been added to multiple pages in the video tutorials section.
Bead TV
This UK based site features video tutorials on a large variety of jewellery related topics including metal clay, beading, chain maille, lampwork, mixed media, stringing, knotting and wirework. Subscription is £24 or $45 for a year.
A new training provider was added to the generic metal clay courses page.
Assington Mill - Sudbury, Suffolk
Silver clay jewellery making classes.
A new UK jewellery making tool supplier was added.
Oceanic Creation Ltd
Manufacturer of jewellery making tools since 1971, making fine quality pliers, cutters, tweezers, and hammers. Family business making hand made stainless steel tools in their own workshop. This company will custom make jewellery making tools to your specifications. Contact them through their London based marketing office. Oceanic creation Ltd, 168 Brick Lane, London E1 6RU Tel : 020 7247 6082
19th January
A new tutorial has been added to the jewelry making web page tutorials page.
Connie Fox - working with sheet metal
Great tutorial covering working with sheet metal. Covers using a jewelers saw, making a template, filing and drilling.
A new UK training provider was added to the PMC class and jewellery making class pages.
Alston Hall - Preston, Lancashire
PMC classes for all levels. Also offer beadwork classes.
18th January
New tutorials have been added to the jewelry making web page tutorials page and the wirework web page tutorials page.
Connie Fox - basic wire jewelry skills
Very thorough and easy to follow instructions of basic wireworking skills with good pictures. Includes how to make single eye pins, double eye pins, wrapped eye pins, jump rings, spirals, clasps and coils.
A new metal clay training provider was added to several pages.
Waterperry Gardens - Nr Wheatley, Oxfordshire
Introductory and project based metal clay classes.
A new training provider was added to multiple pages.
Hertfordshire School of Jewellery - Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Introductory PMC and Art Clay classes, intermediate PMC and Art Clay classes, advanced PMC and Art Clay classes, adding gold classes, introduction to Bronze and Copper clay classes, also project based metal clay classes, glass fusing classes, silverwork classes, polymer clay classes and texture making classes.
17th January
A training provider has been updated and added to new sections.
PMC Designs - Chester, Cheshire
Workshops in silver metal clay for Beginners to Advanced. Project based classes in PMC and Cold Enamelling.
PMC Connection have now announced their pre-conference class schedule for the PMC Conference in July.
PMC Conference 2010
When: July 28th - August 1st 2010
Where: Purdue University, W. Lafayette, Indiana
Every two years the PMC Guild hosts an international conference that brings the metal clay community together for four days of education, inspiration, and sharing. Registration is now open. See the conference lectures here.
Pre-Conference Classes from PMC Connection can be viewed and booked here.
16th January
A new Bronze clay manufacturer and supplier has been added to the bronze clay pages.
Prometheus™ Bronze Clay Firing Instructions and Schedule
Prometheus™ Bronze Clay is a claylike material which turns into pure, solid bronze when fired in a kiln. It is a mixture of micron sized bronze powder, water and organic binder. It can be formed by hand, rolled into a sheet or a rope. It can be molded, textured, even turned on a potter's wheel. Prometheus™ Bronze Clay can be fired with most lab-created gemstones (cubic zirconias), pre-tested natural stones, glass beads, ceramic and porcelain.
Prometheus™ Bronze Clay - How to work with it
Working with Prometheus™ Bronze Clay is similar to working with silver clays, polymer clays, modelling dough, flower dough and ceramic clays. It is very easy to use.
Prometheus™ Bronze Clay - Europe
Buy Prometheus™ Bronze Clay in 100g and 200g packs and in Syringe form. Low firing temperature, short firing schedule and no activated carbon required.
15th January
A new resource was added to the general business page.
Jewelry Sales Training
This website has some useful free articles about selling jewelry and promoting your store.
A new training provider was added to the glass classes page.
Oxford Summer School - Oxford
Glass fusing classes running in the Spring and Summer.
14th January
A new resource was added to the general business page.
Jeweler Profit
There are lots of useful resources for jewelers selling their work on this site. Sign up for the tips newsletter.
A new artist selling her work was added to the gallery section.
Mel's Treasures
Melissa Cox's metal clay jewelry is combined with leather, beads and stones. Buy directly from her website.
13th January
A new advanced metal clay project was added to the patina and color page.
Petra Wennberg - Autumn Leaves Pendant
Beautiful project from Petra Wennberg. This pendant combines Keum Boo and a patina to give the leaves an Autumn look. From Making Jewellery Magazine.
A new training provider was added to the jewellery making classes and silversmithing classes pages.
Morley College - Waterloo, London
Beginners jewellery making courses using silversmithing techniques.
12th January
A new tutorial was added to the jewellery making projects page.
Tania McLean - European 6 in 1 Cuff
This heavy European 6-in-1 cuff is an intermediate project. Made with the smallest aspect ratio for this weave, this dense piece will be a challenge to all intermediate chain maille artists. From Making Jewellery Magazine.
A new training supplier was added to the jewelry making and silver work class pages.
Jatayu - San Diego, CA
Jewelry making, soldering, wire work and silver work classes.
11th January
A new project was added to the advanced metal clay tutorials page.
Tracey Spurgin - Box Bracelet
Great tutorial for intermediate level metal clay artists. From Making Jewellery Magazine.
A new supplier was added to the kiln suppliers page.
Designs by Sylvanye - US
Supplier of the microwave kiln as well as kiln packages, repair and recharge kits.
10th January
A new tutorial was added to the glass projects page.
Beverley Hicklin - Lampwork Star Bead
This bead is made using silvered glass but you can also achieve a beautiful effect by using traditional glass. Intermediate level project from Making Jewellery Magazine.
9th January
A new tutorial was added to the advanced metal clay projects page.
Emma Baird - Lampwork Bead and Fine Silver Ring
Great intermediate level project from Making Jewellery Magazine.
8th January
A new craft fair organiser was added to the shows page in the business section.
Yorkshire Craft Fairs
Organisers of art and craft fairs in Yorkshire, UK.
A new tutorial was added to the glass projects page.
Lesley Rands - Indian Summer Jewels
Intermediate level lampwork project. This is from the Making Jewellery Magazine website.
7th January
A new project was added to the advanced metal clay projects page and the patina and color page.
Tracey Spurgin - Leaf Charm Bracelet
This project uses UV resin to add colour to an Autumnal bracelet. From Making Jewellery Magazine.
6th January
A new craft fair organiser was added to the shows page in the business section.
Avalon Events
Organisers of craft and gift fairs across Nottinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and East Anglia in the UK.
A new tutorial was added to the advanced metal clay projects page.
Debbie Carlton - Polymer Clay Bezel Pendant with Image Transfer
This intermediate level project uses metal clay and polymer clay to create a wonderful pendant. It was originally published in Making Jewellery Magazine and is now free to view on their website.
5th January
A new project was added to the advanced metal clay tutorials page.
Debbie Carlton - Silver Clay and Polymer Clay Cufflinks
Intermediate level project showing the use of metal clay and polymer clay. This is from Making Jewellery Magazine.
4th January
A new craft fair organiser was added to the shows page in the business section.
Woodland Crafts
Organisers of craft shows and garden markets across the South of England.
A new tutorial was added to the lampwork glass tutorials page.
Lesley Rands - Swirl Beads
This easy lampwork project was originally published in Making Jewellery Magazine. It's now available for free on their website.
3rd January
A new tutorial was added to the beginners metal clay projects page.
Tracey Spurgin - Arabian Dreams Earrings
Lovely easy project to create earrings with embedded earwires that are fired in place.
2nd January
A new tutorial was added to the beginners metal clay projects page and the stone setting tutorials page.
Kimiko Ure - Gem Set Flower Ring
Nice simple project from Making Jewellery Magazine. This tutorial shows how to use metal clay to make a flower ring and set a stone in the middle.
A new craft fair organiser was added to the shows page in the business section.
Cornwall Arts and Crafts Directory
Online directory of arts and craft fairs running in Cornwall UK.
1st January 2010
Happy New Year Everyone!
A new tutorial was added to the beginners metal clay project page.
Tracey Spurgin - Easy Keum Boo Earrings
This earring project was featured in Making Jewellery magazine. It shows how to make a pair of metal clay earrings then add gold foil using the Keum Boo process.
A new artist selling her metal clay work was added to the gallery section.
Ellerie Designs
Ellen Farris sells metal clay and lampwork glass jewelry directly from her website.
