From shore to silver, transform a treasured seashell into a beautiful piece of jewellery.
 
In this guide, I'll show you how to transform a real seashell into a beautiful fine silver pendant. Step by step, you'll learn how to work with Art Clay Silver to capture the intricate textures, natural curves and tiny imperfections that make your shell completely unique.
What begins as a treasured find from the shore becomes something lasting and personal — a piece of fine silver jewellery that captures the beauty of the shell and preserves a little moment in time for years to come.
 
Whether you've found a shell on a favourite beach, brought one home from a special holiday, or simply love the beauty of natural forms, this project gives you the skills to turn it into a unique piece of jewellery you can wear, gift and treasure.
 
Inside You'll Learn
How to select and prepare a suitable shell for replication
How to create a detailed mould from a real seashell
How to capture intricate natural textures and surface detail
Techniques for working with Art Clay Silver
How to create a beautiful fine silver shell pendant
How to preserve delicate shell textures during the making process
Drying, refining and sanding techniques
How to finish your piece without losing its natural character
Torch or hob firing
Cleaning and polishing your finished jewellery
How to add a bail and turn your shell into a wearable pendant
 
What's Included
Beautifully designed, illustrated pdf project guide
Detailed step-by-step instructions
Clear colour photographs throughout
Rebecca's Expert Tips from years of teaching silver clay
Professional finishing techniques
Practical guidance for working with natural textures
Lifetime digital download for your personal use
 
Suitable For
This project guide is designed to be accessible whether you're completely new to silver clay or already have some experience.
 
It's perfect for:
Complete beginners
Silver clay enthusiasts looking for a new project
Jewellery makers inspired by nature
Anyone who loves shells and coastal treasures
Makers wanting to explore natural textures and moulding
Anyone looking to create a thoughtful, personalised gift
Students using a silver clay starter kit
Makers using torch or hob firing
 
What You'll Need
The guide outlines  the basic tools and materials needed to work with silver clay, together with a suitable seashell to replicate and the materials required to create your mould.
 
If you're just getting started, the Rebecca Oxenham Silver Clay Starter Kit includes the essential tools and materials you'll need to begin working with silver clay, plus two FREE project guides of your choice from the Project Guide Library.
 
£20 — Digital PDF Download
 
Download instantly and start creating at your own pace.
Your guide is yours to keep, so you can return to the instructions whenever you need them as you work through your project.
 
Why You'll Love This Project
There is something wonderfully special about finding a beautiful shell.
Perhaps it's one you've collected on a favourite beach, discovered while travelling, or simply loved for its unusual shape and texture. Natural shells have a beauty that is completely their own — no two are ever quite the same.
With silver clay, you can capture that character and transform it into something lasting.
Your finished piece preserves the delicate ridges, textures and contours of the original shell in fine silver, creating a beautiful reminder of a place, a day by the sea or simply your love of the natural world.
 
Drawing on my experience of teaching hundreds of beginners, I've created this guide to make the process enjoyable, achievable and rewarding, even if you've never worked with silver clay before.
 
My aim isn't simply to help you create a beautiful shell pendant. It's to give you the skills and confidence to look at the natural world differently — seeing textures, shapes and tiny details as possibilities for your own jewellery designs.
 
Once you've made your first shell, you'll have the knowledge to experiment with other natural forms and begin creating pieces that are completely your own.
**Create something inspired by nature. Make it your own.Keep making.**