Metal Clay Today

Our Spring 2023 edition has almost landed! Get ready for a great Unfinished Object Project from Tes Shea, a hollow form bead from Lyle Rayfield, updates in Martha's diary, community updates, and Featured Artist article full of inspiration!

#textureThursday With yet another stunning piece by Lyle Rayfield (be sure to scroll back to see other pieces!) Patchwork beauty is her step-by-step from our Fall 2018 edition. #jewelry #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay #stepbystep #tutorial #artclay #PMC #Inspiration #texture

Brett Apthorp (@twoforjoyjewelry) was our Spring 2022 #FeaturedArtist. Her work is inspired by the unique and wonderful surroundings of her home in Nantucket. These earrings are her Soaring Birds. #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay #handmade #artclay #PMC #insidetheartistsmind #art

If all the enamel work has inspired you, but you're not ready to take the plunge into a new medium, here's a sample of work from the excellent #tutorial by Colleen White in our Spring 2016 edition on Faux Enamel! #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay #artclay #PMC #Inspiration #enamel

When someone says "it can't be done", metal clay artists are always ready to prove them wrong! Colleen White's enameling on BronzClay #tutorial in Summer 2017 is the perfect example of how Metal Clayers make it happen! #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay #enamel #Alchemy6

Yep- more enamel work :) Second place in our 2012 Enameled with Enamel challenge was The Blue Wave, by Monique Perry. I was thrilled to see Monique is still making stunning enamel jewelry. #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay #artclay #PMC #enameling #enamel #conference #Alchemy6

Keeping on the enameling theme :) First place in our 2012 Enameled with Enamel challenge was this piece by Sondra Hissig. #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay #handmade #artclay #PMC #jewelryartist #silverjewelry #narrativejewelry #enameling #enamel #TES #conference #Alchemy6

The amazing Pam East was our featured artist in Spring 2016. Here's one of her spectacular enamel and copper clay pieces. Look at that RED!! #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay #handmade #artclay #PMC #statementjewelry #copper #enameling #enamel #TES #conference #Alchemy6

We've had some multi-talented artists featured- for example our Winter 2021/2022 #featuredartist was Miss Wizz of @misswizzjewellery. This is one of the pieces showcased in her gallery and it has some spectacular purple enamel. #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay #enamel #Alchemy6

Since the Enamel Society Conference, Alchemy 6, is going on this week, we want to showcase enamel and metal clay work. This piece was submitted for our Enamel Challenge by Anna Mazon and is titled Vintage Garden. #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay #alchemy6 #artclay #PMC #enamel

Today kicks off pre-conference workshops for the Enamel Society Conference, Alchemy 6. It seems only fitting to share a piece of absolutely stunning metal clay and enamel by Linda Kaye-Moses, who will be teaching a post-conference workshop. #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay

#MakerMonday This Sunshine brooch project by Tes Shea in our Fall 2021 edition is a great project to help you work on your paper mock-ups and planning skills! The finished piece was on the cover of the edition if you are curious. #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay #stepbystep

#SundayFunday Silvia Argueso was featured in Fall 2021 and also wrote a #tutorial for us in that edition. This piece is similar to the #stepbystep project and is titled Estrella Vela. #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay #handmade #artclay #PMC #featuredartist #star #jewelry

Kim Morris wrote this #stepbystep for our Winter 2015 edition using a rainbow of @aussiemetalclay_ #jewelry #wearable #jewelryartist #bronze #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay #tutorial #artclay #Inspiration #aussiemetalclay #AMC #howto

Dawn DiGesare of Davoria jewelry wrote a great article about finding your perfect customer for our Summer 2022 edition. ICYMI, she's been writing for us for a while! The #stepbystep #tutorial for this beautiful ring was in our Fall 2018 edition. #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay

#Halloween will be here before we know it! Wouldn't these #earrings be spectacular to wear with your #spooky garb? Check out the #stepbystep #tutorial by Colleen White in Winter 2017-2018. These are made in #bronze but the technique could be used with most any #metalclay #MCT

Lisa Pavelka (@lisapavelka) was our #featuredartist in Winter 2017. Many people know her work (and tools) for #polymerclay, but some of my favorite works of hers are ones that combine #metalclay and polymer. Shown here is her Ark of Art. #MCT #MetalClayToday #mixedmedia

If you haven't seen the email yet- our Summer 2022 edition is LIVE! Our cover features the work of Marius Ilgunas- who some of you may know better as @PaperJoker. #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay #handmade #artclay #PMC #featuredartist #insidetheartistsmind #creativeminds

#Inspiration Our Spring 2016 Gallery featured some really impressive work. This pendant by Deborah Brooks titled Autumn Glory features silver clay, red creek jasper, and CZs and is a stunning example of metal clay mastery. #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay #artclay #PMC #art #oak

Another fantastic artist we've featured is Iwona Tamborska. Her work has been featured in exhibitions around the world and continues to inspire and enthrall. Be sure to check her out on IG at buff.ly/3qJmg4O #MCT #MetalClayToday #metalclay #handmade #artclay #PMC