Don't waste a scrap! Transform leftover silver clay into beautiful, seamless jump rings – no soldering or silver wire required.
Discover how to make the most of every precious scrap of silver clay by transforming your leftovers into beautiful, handmade jump rings that become an integral part of your jewellery designs.
Why buy separate silver findings when you can create your own?
You'll Need: Micro Cutter Set
The exact micro cutters featured in this guide are available in my starter silver clay kit or to purchase separately, so you can follow the techniques and achieve the same results at home.
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Using just a little leftover silver clay and a simple set of micro cutters, you'll learn how to create elegant fine silver jump rings that attach seamlessly to your pendants before firing, without the need for soldering, silver wire or specialist jewellery-making equipment.
This beautifully illustrated, step-by-step guide takes you through the entire process, from choosing the correct cutter sizes and creating evenly shaped rings to refining, attaching, firing and polishing your finished silver.
Designed for beginners and those looking to develop their silver clay skills, the guide shares practical techniques and expert tips developed through years of teaching silver clay jewellery making.
What You'll Learn
Make the most of every scrap – Discover how to transform small amounts of leftover silver clay into useful, beautiful jewellery findings.
Choose the correct cutter sizes – Learn which micro cutters to use for smaller and larger jump rings, allowing for clay shrinkage and ensuring enough space for your chain.
Create evenly shaped jump rings – Master simple techniques for rolling, cutting and shaping your silver clay to achieve consistent results.
Refine for a professional finish – Learn how to smooth and refine your jump rings using needle files.
Attach without soldering – Discover how to securely join your jump rings to unfired silver clay jewellery using a little silver clay paste.
Fire and finish with confidence – Turn your delicate clay creations into beautiful fine silver, ready to polish and wear.
Small Details Make a Beautiful Difference
It's often the smallest finishing touches that transform a handmade piece into something truly special.
Whether you're creating a delicate botanical pendant, a replica seashell or a treasured fingerprint keepsake, making your own jump rings allows you to create beautifully integrated connections without relying on traditional wire findings.
And with the rising cost of silver, learning to use every last scrap of clay isn't just economical – it's a more thoughtful, sustainable approach to jewellery making.
Create. Discover. Keep Making.
Please note: This is a step-by-step instructional guide. Silver clay, tools and micro cutters are sold separately unless included as part of a kit.
