Explore the sculptural side of metal clay in this hands-on workshop with Tammy Honaman, with a fun project from her soon-to-be-published book PROJECTS & TECHNIQUES FOR METAL CLAY JEWELRY: A Creative Approach to Making 13 Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, Findings & More.
You'll learn to create beautifully textured, dimensional links using fine silver metal clay and a silicone mold to shape each circle with precision. These versatile components can be turned into chain links, toggles, earrings, or pendants—perfect for custom jewelry designs. Tammy will guide you through every step: from rolling and texturing the clay, to forming it on molds, refining, firing, and finishing each piece with a professional touch. We’ll also discuss how to incorporate your handmade links into complete designs like bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Skill Level: All levels welcome
What You’ll Learn:
● Working with templates and molds for uniform shapes
● Adding and preserving texture during forming
● Drilling holes for connections or clasps
● Making and finishing toggle bars (optional)
● Best practices for refining, firing, and polishing
Meet Visiting Artist Tammy Honaman!
Tamara Honaman teaches, demonstrates and speaks about jewelry making nationally and internationally. She contributes jewelry-making projects, articles and designs to magazines, books and television programs. Tamara is featured in videos on various industry-related websites, sharing her passion for all materials and techniques she explores.
Tamara is a former jewelry magazine editor, publisher and author of Secrets to Metal Clay Success, Secrets to Art Clay Success and other jewelry-making videos available in DVD and digital formats. She is co-author of Polymer Clay Master Class, the founding editor of Step-by-Step Beads; former editor of Step-by-Step in Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, and a founder of Bead Fest.
Tamara has served as technical editor on several metal clay and jewelry-making books and magazines; Executive Director of the International Polymer Clay Association; and served on the board of other jewelry-related organizations.
To contact Tammy visit: www.tamarahonaman.com or email her at
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