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Diploma in Silver Metal Clay 2025/26
Diploma in Silver Metal Clay 2025/26
Course Welcome Pack: PDF DOWNLOAD
Join the Facebook group
Who to contact for support
Course Announcements
REPLAY: Diploma Induction (64:11)
How to notify us of a change of address
Group Calls
How to Gulde: Joining Group Zoom Calls
Downloading Zoom Recordings
Group Calls Zoom Links
Tools and Materials
Tools and Materials list: DOWNLOAD
Which Kiln Should I Buy? A Guide for Jewellers (podcast episode and article)
Discounts for Jewellers
Student Discount Booklet 2025/26
Cooksongold Form
Karen Young Photography Brochure
Metal Clay Ltd Discount Code and Hallmarking Offer
Tips Library
How to reconstitute metal clay
How to fill up your torch
How to adjust the flame on your torch (4:02)
How to program your kiln
How to make earring wires (6:05)
How to make jump rings (3:28)
How to store your open metal clay (0:47)
How to rehydrate your clay if it's getting dry
Health and Safety for Metal Clay Jewellers
ESSENTIAL WATCHING: Your safety is important to us. You must watch the health and safety video and read through the notes BEFORE you can participate in this course. If you have any questions about your safety please get in touch with us by email before you get started (4:31)
Health and Safety for Metal Clay Jewellers PDF DOWNLOAD
Risk Assessment Form TO COMPLETE
Yoga for Jewellers with Susie Vandie
By completing this course you are confirming that you have watched the health and safety video and completed the risk assessment form. Please get in touch if you have any questions about your safety
Submitting Your Work Each Term
VIDEO: Packing Your Work for Marking (4:54)
Deadline Dates
Diploma Extension Policy
What is the Marking Process?
How to Submit your Work for Marking
DOWNLOAD: Marking Submission Sheet
International Students - Further Guidance - UPDATED FEB26
DOWLOAD: Customs Letter for International Students
DOWNLOAD: Invoice Templates for International Students
Term 1
Introduction to the Diploma Course from Jess (3:27)
Marking Criteria Term 1
Term 1: Week 1 - Make Silver Metal Clay Charms
Week 1 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
Introduction from Jess (2:59)
1. Tools and Materials (6:38)
2. Rolling Out and Texturing the Clay (11:11)
3. Mould Making, Sanding and Drilling (10:21)
4. Torch Firing Silver Metal Clay (9:34)
5. Polishing and Finishing Your Charms (10:03)
Term 1, Week 2: Fingerprint and Personalised Jewellery
Introduction from Jess (2:34)
Week 2 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
1. Intro & Capturing the Fingerprint (13:08)
2. Making Your Fingerprint Charm & Letter Stamping (14:13)
3. Adding a birthstone (9:48)
4. Finishing Your Piece Ready for Firing (10:35)
5. Torch Firing Silver Metal Clay (9:32)
6. Adding a Patina (5:02)
7. Torch Firing with a Fireable Stone (5:32)
8. Hand Finishing Your Piece (11:26)
Term 1, Week 3 - Silver Leaf & Botanical Jewellery
Introduction from Jess (2:37)
Week 3 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
1. Introduction and Samples (8:40)
2. Making Moulds for Silver Metal Clay (19:20)
3. Texturing Silver Metal Clay (5:43)
4. Adding More Layers to the Silver Leaf (2:26)
5. Making Impressions from the Moulds (15:37)
6. Preparing the Silver Leaf for Torch Firing (3:48)
7. Making a Bail For Your Piece (9:00)
8. Torch Firing the Silver Leaf (Part One) (7:59)
9. Drilling Holes & Polishing (11:48)
10. Sanding, Filing & Refining the Pieces (19:42)
11. Attaching the Bail With Silver Metal Clay (4:32)
12. Torch Firing (Part Two) (8:09)
13. Torch Firing (Part Three) (6:54)
14. Polishing & Finishing Your Pieces (9:13)
Term 1, Week 4 - Adding Gold to Metal Clay
Introduction from Jess (3:12)
Week 4 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
1. Course Introduction (1:15)
2. Adding Gold Using the Keum Boo Technique (25:46)
3. Adding Gold Using Accent Gold Paste (NOT ASSESSED) (15:47)
4. Adding Gold Using Casting Grain (11:49)
Term 1, Week 5 - Creating a piece using embellishments in metal clay
Book Your Term 1 One to One Now: LINK
Introduction from Jess (2:56)
Week 5 Notes: PDF Download
1. Introduction & Samples (11:09)
2. Using Cookie Cutters (15:55)
3. Using Moulds (19:32)
4. Making Bails (14:25)
5. Assembling your Piece (16:28)
6. Torch Firing your Piece (10:49)
7. Finishing & Polishing (11:50)
Term 1: Week 6 - Stone Setting in Metal Clay (Torch Fire Techniques)
Introduction from Jess (2:44)
Week 6 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
1. Introduction, Tools and Materials (6:05)
2. Setting a Cubic Zirconia/Fireable Stone (Part 1) (13:15)
3. Setting a Cubic Zirconia/Fireable Stone (Part 2) (10:54)
4. Glass Cabochon Setting (Part 1) (7:03)
5. Glass Cabochon Setting (Part 2) (14:19)
6. Natural Stone Setting Cabochon/Rub Over Setting (Part 1) (9:56)
7. Natural Stone Setting Cabochon/Rub Over Setting (Part 2) (12:13)
8. Torch Firing Stone Set Pieces (7:39)
9. Torch Firing Stone Set Pieces (Part 2) (10:13)
10. Polishing (7:10)
11. Stone Setting and Summary (5:00)
How to Make Earring Wires (6:05)
Guide to Fireable Gemstones: PDF DOWNLOAD
Term 1, Weeks 7-8 - Ring Making in Metal Clay
Introduction from Jess (2:27)
Weeks 6 & 7 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
Ring Making in Metal Clay: Introduction & Samples (1:41)
1. Wrap Around Ring Project: Making the Ring BONUS PROJECT, NOT ASSESSED (16:28)
2. Wrap Around Ring Project: Sanding the Wrap Around Ring BONUS PROJECT, NOT ASSESSED (6:15)
3. Wrap Around Ring Project: Shaping the Wrap Around Ring BONUS PROJECT, NOT ASSESSED (4:27)
4. Flat Band Ring Project: Making the Ring (17:07)
5. Flat Band Ring Project: Making Embellishments (15:26)
6. Flat Band Ring Project: Sanding & Assembling (Part 1) (10:13)
7. Flat Band Ring Project: Sanding & Assembling (Part 2) (12:03)
8. D Profile Ring Project: Making the Ring (15:55)
9. D Profile Ring Project: Sanding & Assembling (11:57)
10. D Profile Ring Project: Sanding & Refining (3:57)
11. D Profile Ring Project: Firing Metal Clay Rings (1:08)
Bonus Video: Tips for Ring Making in Metal Clay (3:13)
Term 1, Week 9 - Polishing and Finishing
Introduction from Jess (2:09)
Week 9 Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
Introduction and Health and Safety for Polishing (7:37)
1. Introduction to files (7:11)
2. Hand Polishing (25:40)
3. How to Make an Emery Stick (3:38)
4. Using 3M Radial Discs and Polishing Mop (17:25)
5. Mirror, Satin and Frosted Finishes (7:02)
6. Polishing a Stone Set Piece (Part 1) (19:00)
7. Polishing a Stone Set Piece (Part 2) (14:04)
8. Split Pin Mandrels and Burrs (9:29)
9. How to Clean Up Wax Cast Pieces and Polishing Chain (5:40)
10. Using a Tumbler & a Barrel Polisher (8:04)
11. Using a Bench Polisher (11:05)
12. Polishing Methods Summary (3:11)
13. Using an Ultrasonic Cleaner (2:46)
How to Get a Mirror Finish on Silver Clay Jewellery (BONUS VIDEO)
Term 1, Week 10: Photograph your Jewellery
Introduction from Jess (1:01)
Week 10 Notes: PDF Download
Click here for information on how to access the full Jewellery Photography course
1. Different Photography Types to Use In Your Jewellery Business (8:59)
2. Getting Off Auto - Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO (16:33)
3. Using Your Light Metre - Measuring Light (7:34)
4. In The Studio - Lifestyle Photography (14:21)
Bonus video: Taking Photos of your Jewellery with your Phone
TERM 2
Term 2 Marking Criteria: PDF DOWNLOAD
Term 2, Week 1: Shaped Stone Setting in Metal Clay
Introduction from Jess (2:32)
BONUS COURSE: Make a Silver Ring
Week 1 Course Notes and Marking Criteria
1. Shaped Stone Setting in Metal Clay: Intro & Planning Your Design (6:19)
2. Shaped Stone Setting in Metal Clay: Creating a Back Plate & the Settings (20:34)
3. Shaped Stone Setting in Metal Clay: Refining the Settings & Attaching them to the Back Plate (16:55)
4. Shaped Stone Setting in Metal Clay: Further Refining & Adding Embellishments (8:23)
5. Shaped Stone Setting in Metal Clay: Torch Firing Your Piece (5:43)
6. Shaped Stone Setting in Metal Clay: Soldering on a Ring Band (16:04)
Term 2, Week 2: Beads and Hollow Forms in Metal Clay
Introduction from Jess (2:20)
Week 2 Course Notes and Marking Criteria: PDF DOWNLOAD
Introduction & Samples (4:40)
1. Beads & Hollow Forms in Metal Clay: Full Lentil Bead (Part 1) (15:54)
2. Beads & Hollow Forms in Metal Clay: Wrap Bead (15:09)
3. Beads & Hollow Forms in Metal Clay: Snake Bead (6:15)
4. Beads & Hollow Forms in Metal Clay: Half Lentil Bead (Part 1) (4:46)
5. Beads & Hollow Forms in Metal Clay: Making a Bail for Your beads (10:18)
6. Beads & Hollow Forms in Metal Clay: Full Lentil Bead (Part 2) (14:08)
7. Beads & Hollow Forms in Metal Clay: Half Lentil Bead (Part 2) (9:47)
8. Beads & Hollow Forms in Metal Clay: Full Lentil Bead (Part 3) (15:29)
9. Beads & Hollow Forms in Metal Clay: Finishing before Firing (9:14)
10. Beads & Hollow Forms in Metal Clay: Firing Your Beads (5:35)
Term 2, Week 3: Soldering in Metal Clay
Introduction from Jess (1:57)
Week 5 Course Notes
1. Soldering in Metal Clay: Introduction & Samples (10:44)
2. Soldering in Metal Clay: Setting Up for Soldering (5:54)
3. Soldering in Metal Clay: Understanding your Solder (5:11)
4. Soldering in Metal Clay: Soldering the Cufflink (15:49)
5. Soldering in Metal Clay: Soldering the Stud Earrings (7:20)
6. Soldering in Metal Clay: Cleaning your Soldered Pieces (12:09)
Term 2, Week 4-5: Box Ring Making in Metal Clay
Introduction from Jess (1:39)
Week 6-7 Course Notes
1. Box Ring Making in Metal Clay: Intro & Creating the Ring (18:48)
2. Box Ring Making in Metal Clay: Assembling the Box (14:55)
3. Box Ring Making in Metal Clay: Creating the Box Sides (Part 1) (7:35)
4. Box Ring Making in Metal Clay: Creating the Box Sides (Part 2) (6:31)
5. Box Ring Making in Metal Clay: Refining the Box Ring (9:14)
6. Box Ring Making in Metal Clay: Carving Your Design onto the Ring (6:02)
7. Box Ring Making in Metal Clay: Polishing & Finishing Your Ring (4:27)
6. Box Ring Making in Metal Clay: Carving Your Design onto the Ring (6:02)
Term 2, Weeks 6 -7: Bespoke Textures and Finishing in Metal Clay
Introduction from Jess (1:15)
Weeks 8-9 Course Notes
1. Bespoke Textures and Finishing in Metal Clay: Intro & Samples (9:04)
2. Bespoke Textures and Finishing in Metal Clay: Using Scratch Foam (6:08)
3. Bespoke Textures and Finishing in Metal Clay: Using Silicone Sheet (10:45)
4. Bespoke Textures and Finishing in Metal Clay: Carving into Polymer Clay (15:43)
5. Bespoke Textures and Finishing in Metal Clay: Polymer Clay Impressions (9:05)
6. Bespoke Textures and Finishing in Metal Clay: Carving into Metal Clay (11:59)
7. Bespoke Textures and Finishing in Metal Clay: Using Paste (15:56)
8. Bespoke Textures and Finishing in Metal Clay: Using Paste Through a Stencil (17:00)
9. Bespoke Textures and Finishing in Metal Clay: Using Wallpaper Stacks (19:04)
10. Bespoke Textures and Finishing in Metal Clay: Adding a Patina (10:26)
Term 2, Weeks 8 & 9: Fancy Bezels, Prongs and Bails in Metal Clay
Introduction from Jess (3:51)
Weeks 8 & 9 Course Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
Answers to your Questions
Tip: How to Fit a Saw Blade (4:00)
1. Intro: Fancy Bezels, Prongs & Bails (4:41)
2. Let's Take a Look At The Samples (8:53)
3. Designing Your Piece (4:07)
4. Fancy Bezel Project: Preparing the Backplate (7:29)
5. Fancy Bezel Project: Create Your Bezel (11:56)
6, Fancy Bezel Project: Investment Mould (6:22)
7. Fancy Bezel Project: Attaching The Backplate (8:48)
8. Fancy Bezel Project: Setting The Stone (5:41)
9. Prong Setting: Making The Piece (10:53)
10. Prong Setting: Creating The Setting & Setting The Stone (24:43)
11. Creating Bails & Finishing Touches (5:35)
Week 10: Growing a Business in Silver Metal Clay including live business Q&A with Jessica Rose
SAVE THE DATE: Live Jewellery Business Q&A with Jessica Rose: Monday 9th March 2026 at 1pm GMT (60:26)
Launch Your Jewellery Business in 20 Days - Additional Course
Pricing Masterclass with Spreadsheets
TERM 3
Term 3 Marking Criteria: PDF DOWNLOAD
Term 3, Weeks 1 & 2: Enamelling in Metal Clay with Joy Funnell
Weeks 1 & 2 Notes: PDF Download
1. Introduction and creating the texture plate for the frame (13:32)
2. Rolling out your design, refining the frame and back plate (17:53)
3. Creating the bail and embellishments (9:53)
4. Attaching the embellishments (13:10)
5. Securing and decorating the bail (19:35)
6. The enamelled accents technique explained (6:31)
7. Shaping the wire part 1 (10:44)
8. Shaping the wire part 2 (20:02)
9. Annealing the wire (14:08)
10. Attaching the wires part 1 (16:01)
11. Attaching the wires part 2 (13:53)
12. Preparing the piece and firing the wires in place (8:45)
13. Preparing your enamels part 1 (10:42)
14. Preparing your enamels part 2 (17:03)
15. Polishing and planning your enamel design (9:10)
16. Applying the enamel part 1 (13:25)
17. Applying the enamel part 2 (14:33)
18. Firing your enamel (8:43)
19. Applying the second layer and firing (13:29)
20. Applying additional colours part 1 (15:51)
21. Applying additional colours part 2 (9:26)
22. Applying additional layers of colour and final polish (16:51)
Term 3, Weeks 3-4: Sculptural Silver Metal Clay Project with Anna Mazoń
Introduction from Jess (1:11)
Weeks 3 & 4 Notes: PDF Download
Materials for Anna Mazon Masterclass
1. Introduction, Samples & Sizing the Frame (10:00)
2. Cutting & Refining the Frame (16:35)
3. Creating the Coils (16:43)
4. Creating the Roses (Part 1) (17:19)
5. Creating the Roses (Part 2) (9:07)
6. Carving the Ribbon (Part 1) (14:54)
7. Carving the Ribbon (Part 2) (7:26)
8. CZ Settings & Finishing the Ribbon (13:37)
9. Designing the Frame (12:02)
10. Attaching the Frame Design (Part 1) (18:34)
11. Attaching the Frame Design (Part 2) (19:51)
12. Attaching the Roses (15:51)
13. Attaching the CZs & Other Elements (8:46)
14. Making the Bail (14:39)
16. Creating the Bezel Setting (20:15)
15. Preparing the Frame for Firing (6:47)
17. Soldering the Bezel Setting in Place (14:25)
18. Soldering the Jump Rings (10:11)
19. Patina, Polishing & Stone Setting (13:23)
Term 3, Weeks 5-6: Advanced Metal Clay Constructed Ring Project with Tracey Spurgin
Introduction from Jess (1:53)
Tools and Materials list
Ring Size Diameters
Weeks 5-6 Notes: PDF Download
Clasp - graph paper drawing
1. Introduction & Making the Vessel Chamber (14:33)
2. Making the Vessel Iid (12:28)
3. Making the Friction Rim & Ring Shank (20:17)
4. Making the Hinge (9:47)
5. Making Decorative Elements, Refining the Box and Shank (15:32)
6. Refining & Sawing the Box (7:14)
7. Refining & Adding the Friction Rim (12:34)
8. Refining the Ring (8:31)
9. Fitting the Hinge (14:30)
10. Refining the Hinge (16:20)
11. Making the Clasp (15:17)
12. Decorating the Lid (12:05)
13. Adding Decorative Elements, Firing and Polishing (11:00)
14. Assembling the Clasp (15:53)
15. Assembling the Ring (19:01)
Term 3, Weeks 7 & 8: Lidded Vessels, Screw-top Necklace with Julia Rai
Introduction from Jess (1:42)
Weeks 7 & 8 Notes: PDF Download
1. Introduction & Samples (3:29)
2. Making the Screw Element (11:52)
3. Making the Tube Element (18:18)
4. Working on the Tube Element (15:52)
5. Creating Embellishments (13:02)
6. Working on the Lid (8:03)
7. Creating the Bail (13:16)
8. Firing Your Pieces (5:33)
9. After Firing (3:17)
Term 3, Weeks 9 & 10: Final Project
Final Project Guidance
Note: submission of your final project is a requirement of certification
Design Work
Use of AI policy
Creating a Collection - Additional Notes
Your Ideal Customer - Additional Notes
Design Inspiration - Additional Notes
BONUS COURSE: Paper Metal Clay
Introduction from Jess (2:15)
This course is not assessed
Course Notes: PDF DOWNLOAD
1. Paper Metal Clay: Introduction & Samples (5:07)
2. Paper Metal Clay: Weaving Project (Part 1) (16:36)
3. Paper Metal Clay: Weaving Project (Part 2) (6:06)
4. Paper Metal Clay: Weaving Project (Part 3) (10:51)
5. Paper Metal Clay: Quilling Project (Part 1) (9:15)
6. Paper Metal Clay: Quilling Project (Part 2) (16:29)
7. Paper Metal Clay: Origami Project (Part 1) (16:58)
8. Paper Metal Clay: Origami Project (Part 2) (7:37)
9. Paper Metal Clay: Firing the Paper Clay (1:24)
10. Paper Metal Clay: Origami Project (Part 3) (1:07)
11. Paper Metal Clay: Polishing & Finishing (3:04)
BONUS COURSE: Stone Set Hinged Cuff with Tracey Spurgin
This course is not assessed
Course Notes: Stone Set Hinged Cuff (Advanced Metal Clay)
Lesson 1: Introduction, tools and materials (10:14)
Lesson 2: Making the components (28:06)
Lesson 3: Assembling the cuff (27:32)
Lesson 4: Adding the embellishments (18:35)
Lesson 5: Assembling the bracelet (15:29)
Lesson 6: Stone Setting and Shaping (10:38)
Lesson 7: Polishing and Finishing (7:18)
Copyright
This course including all the content, videos, materials, notes etc are provided as part of the Diploma in Silver Metal Clay for personal learning purposes only. They may not be shared or distributed. Copyright Jewellers Academy 2025
Design Inspiration - Additional Notes
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