Metals clay and all the tools
Soldering Sterling silver wire
Working with all sorts of wire
Soldering a jump ring
Sawing an organic circle
Hammering that pendant into shape

Material

I work with 960 sterling silver Metal clay as well as 925 sterling silver sheet and wire.

Metal clay is a made from powdered metal mixed with water and an organic binder. During firing, the binder evaporated /is burned away and the metal particles sinter into a solid form.

While traditional 925 sterling silver contains 92.5% silver, 960 consists of 96% silver and 4% copper and other alloys.

Care

Sterling silver will tarnish over time. To prevent tarnish…

  • wear your jewelry often. Your skins natural oils will help keep your jewelry shiny.

  • Don’t wear your jewelry in the shower, or the swimming pool. Humidity can speed up the oxidation process which produces tarnish.

  • Store jewelry in an air-tight container to protect from oxidation and humidity.

  • To clean your jewelry, wipe it gently with a clean microfiber cloth.