How to Make Jewellery with Metal Clay: Tools, Equipment, and Kiln Firing

I've just filmed this quick video in response to questions that are coming in from my Time & Freedom Webinar, about starting your own Silver Clay Jewellery Business.

This question comes from Stephanie, who is interested in starting her own Keepsake Jewellery Business, making Fingerprint Jewellery, Artwork Jewellery and Handprint Jewellery.  Stephanie, said that she's watched my FREE Mini Course, which she found really helpful.  She's keen to get started, but would like to know what Tools and Equipment she would need to start a Silver Clay Business.  I hope that my answer to this question is therefore, not only helpful to you Stephanie, but also anyone else who is considering starting their own Silver Clay Business or Keepsake Jewellery Business.

Metal Clay Starter Kits

To answer this question, I'm going to share my screen.  If you go to The Craft Ecademy Website, from the homepage, you'll see my e-shop. If you click on the e-shop, you'll see the Starter Kits for the various Creative Home Business Ideas. You can either click on Starter Kits which will show you all of the different Starter Kits for the various Craft Courses and Creative Products that you can make to sell.  Or, alternatively, if it's specifically the Silver Clay Keepsake Jewelry Courses and Silver Clay Business Opportunity, that you're interested in, you can scroll down the panel on the right hand side, to select what you are most interested in.

For example, I'm just going to click on Silver Clay to demonstrate what you will need to make Jewellery with Metal Clay.  If you want to start a Silver Clay Business or Keepsake Business making Fingerprint Jewellery, Artwork Jewellery and Handprint / Footprint Jewellery, the first Metal Clay Starter Kit that you would need, is the Fingerprint Jewelry Starter Kit.  If you click to view the Fingerprint Jewellery Starter Kit, it lists everyting that is included in the kit. But, to get you started as quickly and as cost effectively as possible, with starting your own fingerprint jewelry Business, I've compiled all of the individual components that you will need to make Jewellery with Metal Clay,  into a a couple of extremely cost effective Metal clay Starter Kit's.  

In fact, I've negotiated with the top Silver Clay Business and Wholesale Siver Clay companies, to get the best deal on my Metal Clay Starter Kits. All of my Metal Clay Starter Kits are for professionals, looking to start their own successful Silver Clay Business or Keepsake Jewellery Business.  So,  if you want to start a professional Fingerprint Jewellery Business, our Fingerprint Jewellery Starter Kit, has got everything  you need to get started.  

Alternatively, if you don't want to by a full Metal Clay Starter Kit, you can go directly to my e-shop and buy all of the Silver Clay Materials and Silver Clay Equipment that you will need individually. However, be aware, that it will be more expensive if you buy everything individually, as you will not benefit from the economies of scale that occur, when buying as a Metal Clay Starter Kit.  You will find everything you need within the Metal Clay Starter Kits, expertly picked and packed, at the most cost-effective price for your conveinence.

Of course, once you have purhased your Metal Clay Starter Kits and you begin to run low on raw materials, such as Silver Clay or Moulding Compound, you will find all of the replenishable Silver Clay materials that you need conveniently available within my Metal Clay e-shop.

If you wish to offer Artwork Jewellery and Handprint Jewellery, in addition to Fingerprint Jewellery, you will also need our Artwork Jewellery Starter Kit.  There is no duplication between the Fingerprint Jewellery Starter Kit and the Artwork Jewellery Starter Kit.  The Fingerprint Jewelry Kit includes all of the essential Silver Clay Jewelry aking tools and supplies, that you need to make Fingerprint Jewellery and to make Jewellery with Metal Clay. The Artwork Jewellery Starter Kit, on the other hand, includes all of the extra tools and supplies, that you need to make Artwork Jewellery, Handprint Jewellery and Footprint Jewellery. 

How do you Fire Metal Clay at Home?

In terms of how do you fire metal clay at home and what kind of kiln you need for metal clay, here are my suggestions.

First of all, I am often asked, how to fire metal clay without a kiln.  If you would like a detailed answer to this, I recommend that you read this article, in which I outline how to fire silver clay, both with and without a Kiln. Although, it is possible for you to fire metal clay without a Kiln, for instance, with a blow-torch or on a Gas Hob, I don't recommend it. The reason for this, is because there is much more room for error, when manually firing as opposed to Kiln Firing Silver Clay, as I explain in this article; "Do I need a Kiln to make Fingerprint Jewellery?"

The benefit of Kiln Firing Silver Clay, is that you will know that the Metal Clay is fully sintered and fired.  When Kiln firing, so long as  you have followed the instructions provided on our Metal Clay Jewellery Courses, you can be 100% certain that you have fired your Metal Clay Jewellery, at the right temperature, for the right amount of time and that it has fully sintered to solid silver.  Whereas, if you fire metal clay without a kiln, there is much more room for error.  Your Metal Clay Jewellery may not be fired properly., resulting in soft, fragile silver and unhappy customers.  That is not a positon that anyody wants to be in, when starting a Silver  Keepsake Jewellery Business, which is why I always recommend Kiln firing Silver Clay.

What Kind of Kiln do I need for Metal Clay?

The type of Kiln that you will need for Metal Clay, is very small and inexpensive.  In fact, it is smaller than a microwave, so won't take up much room in your home and can easily be used on your kitchen worktop or kitchen table. This therefore, makes starting a Keepsake Jewellery Business, the perfect business for mums that won't to stay home and make money around their famiily.  

Here is a link to the Kiln that I recommend you will need, to make Metal Clay Jewellery.  I have negotatied special deals and discounts, directly with the Kiln manufacturers and wholesalers, meaning that this is an extremely cost-effective kiln to start your Keepsake Jewellery Business.

Silver Clay Business Earning Potential

The cost of a Silver Clay Jewellery Kiln, is a relatively small invesment, when you consider the potential return on you investment.  In  fact, so long as you put every best effort into promoting and marketing your business, it won't take very long at all for you to gain a return on investment on the purchase of your Jewellery Kiln, Silver Clay Training Courses and your Metal Clay Starter Kits.

In fact, a Keepsake Jewellery Business, is an extremely profitable business to run, with relatively low start up costs.  As I explain on my FREE Mini Course, you won't need to make or sell too many items of Jewelry  to get a very fast return on your Metal Clay Training and Starter Kit. If you want to know more about that about the potential earnings of a Keepsake Jewellery Business please register for my FREE Mini Course, were I cover all of this in detail, including, the cost of raw materials, the cost of making the products, recommended retail prices, potential profit margins and earning potential.

I hope that you have found these answers about starting a Keepsake Jewellery Business and what you need to get started helpufl.  However, if you require any further, more detailed information, please register for my Time and Freedom Webinar, where  I go through ieverything in very fine detail, including the cost of the materials, the cost of production, recommended retail prices, profit margins, sales forecasts and earning potential.

You can register for the Webinar or download my FREE Guide below: