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06/08/2026

You don’t need a massive budget or lots of clay to make beautiful, fine silver jewellery!

This lucky charm weighs less than 3g. The absolute best part about making pieces like this? There is virtually zero waste

✨ TOP TIP FOR PERFECT PIECES: Rub a tiny amount of release balm (I use Slikbaby) onto your finger before pressing the clay into the mould. This completely stops the clay from sticking to you!

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Want to personalise your charms? Leave your fingerprint on the back! If you prefer a smooth look, simply file the back once the clay is dry

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05/08/2026

Confused about embeddable eyelets? Let’s break it down!

For small charms, I prefer using a tab embeddable. Simply slide it directly into your wet clay and leave it to dry!

YOUR TOP QUESTIONS ANSWERED:
* Can I torch fire them?�Yes! They are specifically designed to be torch fired right in place
* Which ones should I buy?�Always buy fine silver embeddable eyelets. Avoid sterling silver or plated options
* Where can I buy them?�I have listed the best suppliers in my Stockists Lists

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05/08/2026

Less clay = zero waste! Did you know this lucky charm takes around 2g of silver metal clay to make?

PRO TIP: Rub a tiny bit of Slikbaby release balm onto your finger first. It stops the clay from sticking to your finger, when you press it into the mould!

Fingerprint or smooth? You can leave your fingerprint on the back for a personalised touch, or simply file it smooth once it dries!

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05/08/2026

Are your silver metal clay coils cracking or not sticking to each other when you roll up into an ammonite?

The Fix: Lightly brush the coil with water all the way along its length. It softens the clay just enough to make it bend smoothly and coils to lock the spiral in place

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04/08/2026

Bought a new mould? Use this QUICK TRICK to see the design before opening your silver metal clay! 👇

Grab a piece of Blu Tack and press it directly into the mould to preview the exact shape

3 PRO TIPS
* Skip release agents >> you don’t need any with Blu Tack
* Stretch it first >> Warming it up makes the tack much softer
* Roll a smooth ball >> Press firmly to remove any creases before moulding

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04/08/2026

Have you tried making tiny charms using these finishing touches moulds from .us

TOP TIP >> You can make these tiny butterflies using fresh clay, or I use homemade silver clay paste, and store them as dry embellishments to add to charms, or rings at a later date

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03/08/2026

Ever had a silver metal clay piece fizz, flip, pop or let off steam when you fire it? Disappointing isn’t it?!

It’s usually a sign there was still moisture trapped inside the clay. Want to know how to avoid that happening?

In this week’s Silver Nutshell newsletter on Substack, I explain why using a little gentle heat to dry your silver clay before firing can help prevent these problems—and why it’s important for achieving successful results

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03/08/2026

Silver Metal Clay >> Here’s a neat trick to use to make a curved setting for a torch fireable gemstone. I textured the clay first and cut a small hole slightly smaller than the gemstone in the clay

TRY THIS >> place clingfilm over the silver metal clay before you cut out your shape. This will give you a curved edge to your setting

GEMSTONES >> choose torch fireable ones for this technique. CZs are usually a safe bet, but always test them first on their own to save wasting clay

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03/08/2026

can be a challenge when you have a fully textured ring.

Start by joining the ring band first and leave the clay to dry. Now go back in, first with water, and then add tiny amounts of silver metal clay paste, gradually filling in any holes and building up the layers until there are no gaps visible

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02/08/2026

Do your silver clay coils crack or refuse to stick together when you’re rolling an ammonite?

TOP TIP >> the water softens the clay just enough to make it more flexible, helping it bend smoothly and stick securely to itself as you create that beautiful ammonite spiral!

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