Ring Making in Metal Clay
Learn to make three different types of rings from metal clay with this comprehensive new intermediate-level course...
Silver metal clay is a magical material that allows you to make solid silver jewellery without saws, hammers and heavy equipment.
Ring making is a great step for those with some experience of working with metal clay. In this course, Anna will teach you how to make three different ring styles. And once you can do these, the design ideas and options are infinite.
The projects:
Project 1: Wrap around rings
Wrap rings are fired flat and hammered round when fired. They are a very versatile option because they are adjustable so size is not a big issue - great if you are selling your creations
Project 2: Flat band stacker rings
Learn how to make flat band rings in silver clay. Anna shows you how to make rings that stack together and the same technique can be used for any width of flat band.
Project 3: D-profile ring
A D-profile ring is flat on the inside and rounded on the outside. You will learn how to make your own depths and widths of D-profile ring.
- Making and sizing a wrap ring from silver metal clay
- How to make a flat band ring
- How to make a stacker ring set
- How to make D-profile rings
- Texturing ring bands
- Ring embellishments including fireable stones, moulds and more
- Ring sizing tips and tricks
- Kiln firing tips and instructions
Techniques Covered:
And much more
Please note: to complete this course you do need access to a jewellery kiln
3 PROJECTS - 13 VIDEOS - COURSE NOTES INCLUDED
Your Instructor
Anna Campbell is a metal clay artist and qualified teacher. She holds both the Art Clay and PMC Rio Rewards certifications as well as the higher diploma in metal clay from the Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery. She has been working with silver clay since discovering it in 2010. She has been a demonstrator of silver clay on Create and Craft TV and has had her metal clay featured on the cover of Making Jewellery magazine. Anna is one of the tutors on the Diploma in Silver Metal Clay with Jewellers Academy, having filmed a number of courses with us. She lives in Edinburgh and is the founder and lead tutor for Jewellery School Scotland.
Tools & Materials
Essential Materials
- Wrap ring - 10g silver clay
- Flat band ring - 10g silver clay, fireable stone
- D-profile ring - 10-15g silver clay
- Laminated mat
- Acrylic roller
- Playing cards or spacers set
- Strip cutter or tissue blade
- Texture sheets, wallpaper samples etc
- Teflon sheet
- Olive oil or Badger Balm
- Sanding sponge or needle files
- Ring sizer and metal mandrel
- Nylon or Rawhide mallet
- Wooden mandrel
- Pencil and ruler
- Freezer paper or post-it note
- Masking tape
- Rubber tool
- Needle tool
- Moulds (for ring embellishments)
- Moulding compound (Anna used siligum)
- Small cutters
Essential Tools:
Tools and Materials for Firing:
- Jewellers kiln with firing shelf
- Vermiculite or a firing blanket
- Bowl of water
- Brass brush
- Steel block
Polishing and finishing:
- Baby wipes
- Silver clay polishing papers
- Glanol & cloth
Suppliers
Find a worldwide list of jewellery tools and materials suppliers here
Frequently asked questions
Is this course suitable for beginners?
It is recommended that you have some experience of working with silver clay before you take this intermediate-level course. If you are a beginner and would like to give it a try then do take our Silver Metal Clay charms course first. If you join as a Makers Member you get access to all of our individual making courses (not Diploma courses) and this includes four other metal clay courses.
Do I need a kiln?
Yes, you need access to a jewellery kiln to complete this course. Rings need to be strong and a long, hot kiln firing is the best option for ensuring that strength in the final piece.
What type of metal clay should I use?
In this course, Anna used Art Clay Silver. This is fine silver/999.
You can use the same making techniques with other metal clay types and brands including sterling silver clay, bronze clay and copper clay. The shrinkage of each clay type can vary so refer to the guidance on your choice of clay to work out shrinkage.