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Silver Clay Q&A - This week's question is about playing cards!

The surprisingly clever reason metal clay jewellers have been reaching for a pack of cards for decades

Why didn’t I think of that? 🤔

A question about tools turned into a brand-new free guide

I thought this would be a 2-page guide. It wasn’t

The eyelet rabbit hole 🐇

Silver Clay Q&A - The common silver metal clay mistake you didn't realise you were making, with an effortless fix

What’s the best way to dry my silver metal clay pieces?

Do your granulation balls keep falling off? I'm sharing one of my Vault Q&A videos to show you why it happens—and how to avoid it

A special Q&A video to accompany Episode 22 of The Vault

Don't file past a crack – fix it first. Here's why you must fix those tiny lines before you file

A repair now will save you time later and leave you with a beautifully finished ring

Silver Clay Q&A - Rehydrate your silver clay leftovers so you never waste a single grain

Can You Recycle Dry Silver Metal Clay?

What Is Silver Metal Clay? Why a Tiny 7g Pack Contains Around 9.7 Billion Silver Particles!

It might look like ordinary clay, but it's made from around 9.7 billion microscopic silver particles that fuse together to become solid fine silver after firing

My Recommended Silver Metal Clay Suppliers (UK, USA & Amazon)

One of the questions I'm asked most often—here are links to trusted suppliers for the UK, USA and Amazon

If Silver Metal Clay Has Ever Frustrated You, You're in the Right Place

Success with silver metal clay isn't about talent—it's about understanding why things happen