Introduction - 1 video

MEET YOUR KILN

Let's take the mystery out of that menacing metal box!

I'll introduce you to the basics of kiln firing and explain the things you need to know before you start.

• Understanding your kiln
• What all those buttons and numbers mean
• What equipment you need to have ready before you kiln fire
• How we'll approach kiln firing without the panic!
• The basics of kiln safety 

Test Firing - 5 videos

HOW TO RUN A TEST FIRING

If you've just got your kiln out of the box, or haven't used it for a while, this test run will give you the confidence to start kiln firing bronze and copper clays.

Tools & Materials - 1 video

Tools & Materials

There's something comforting about sitting down with everything you need and starting to make jewellery. This section includes lists and videos to show you what you will need to get started making silver metal clay jewellery.

• What you will need to start your first project
• The tools and materials you'll need for filing and finishing
• Everything you need for torch firing safely at home

You’ll finish this course with so many ideas and will be ready for course no 2!

Main Project - 9 videos

Kiln Firing Bronze & Copper Metal Clays

This is where we get properly started!

I'll take you through each process step-by-step, showing you how to prepare your pieces, programme your kiln and successfully fire first bronze, and then copper, metal clay pieces.

Perfect For Beginners

Every start and stop is with a cold kiln. There are no scary 'open the door when it's 900 degrees moments!' because I believe that's quite intimidating for a newbie.

No Shortcuts!

I will teach you the proper 2-stage firing method, so that your pieces come out of the kiln clean, without being encrusted in layers of black oxidisation!

• Preparing bronze and copper clay for firing
• Understanding the firing temperatures for bronze and copper clay
• Understanding firing times and schedules for bronze and copper clay
• Programming your kiln from scratch
• Loading your kiln
• Understanding stage 1 of the firing schedule - the burn off
• What happens during the firing process
• What to do when the firing is complete
• How to use activated carbon in stage 2 of the firing schedule
• Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
• Tips for getting successful results

Project - 3 videos

How to Make Bronze Jewellery

PROJECT - Make a set of 6 leaf impression pieces using bronze metal clay

• How to use leaf textures and cutters to make 6 small pieces using bronze metal clay
• How to file your pieces ready for the kiln
• Firing instructions and schedule are included in the Kiln Firing Section
• How to polish bronze pieces

You'll learn the basics of making bronze metal clay pieces, so that you can go on to make your own beautiful pieces of bronze jewellery.

Project - 5 videos

How to Make Copper Jewellery

PROJECT - Make 2 gorgeous moulded pieces using copper metal clay

• How to use copper metal clay jewellery using a mould
• How to file your pieces ready for the kiln
• Firing instructions and schedule are included in the Kiln Firing Section
• Your Guide to polishing your first piece and what you'll need to make into ready-to-wear jewellery

You'll learn the basics of making copper metal clay pieces.

You'll learn the basics of making copper metal clay pieces, so that you can go on to make your own beautiful pieces of copper jewellery.

Project - 3 videos

BONUS Videos

HOW TO MAKE BASE METAL JUMP RINGS - Inside the copper course, I include instructions on how to make beautiful base metal clay jump rings and how to add them to your pieces.

• How to use cutters to make base metal jump rings
• How to file and attach them

HOW TO USE RENAISSANCE WAX - In this video, I explain the merits of using a sealant or wax to protect your pieces and stop them from quickly tarnishing.

• How to prepare your pieces
• How to apply Renaissance Wax
• How many layers to add
• How to polish your pieces