Welcome to The Vault
Your searchable library of silver metal clay techniques, tutorials, troubleshooting and expert advice
Don't Google it. Come to The Vault
Google is great. Until you're trying to work out why your silver clay ring has cracked 😂 then you get 47 different answers, three contradictory opinions and a YouTube video from 2014. Argh...
It's why I created The Vault. Instead of disappearing down an internet rabbit hole, you can come straight to my library of silver clay tutorials, troubleshooting, techniques and Silver Clay Q&As.
PLUS, as a member, very week, my Silver Nutshell newsletter lands in your inbox with answers to the questions silver metal clay makers are actually asking.
It's the difference between searching for an answer… and having an expert answer
I always find the answer
"I love The Vault. There is so much information and I always find the answer I'm looking for. I love seeing how all the products work in the demos. When I don't know what to make, it's my favourite place to come to get inspiration"
There's always a fix
"I joined a while ago when I was a beginner and I've learnt so much from watching the monthly videos. When I made a mistake, I thought it was just me. What I've learnt is that it can happen to anyone, and there's always a fix!"
Like asking a bestie for help
"The Vault is amazing - it feels like asking a bestie for help. Having access to so many videos for less than the price of a coffee every week, means I get great value advice from the lovely Anna, who has such a friendly way of teaching"
Inside The Vault You'll Discover...
A growing library of beautifully filmed tutorials, techniques and silver metal clay Q&As — organised into easy-to-search themes. So when you need to know how to do something, or you've got a piece that's not going to plan, you can easily find the answer. And every month, I unlock a brand-new episode, so there's always something new to learn.
🔐 This Month's Vault Unlocks
Discover this month's brand-new episode, complete with trouble-shooting, step-by-step tuition, the best silver metal clay tips and inspiration.
💍 Ringmaking Techniques
Make rings with more confidence — learn about sizing, shrinkage and joins, and discover tricks you can come back to whenever you need help.
🌿 Nature, Textures & Moulds
Create your own moulds and get the most from textures — with techniques to dip into whenever you're looking for help or stuck for what to try next.
💎 Gemstone Setting & Enamelling
Learn how to set gemstones and add colour with beautiful enamelling techniques — without having to work it all out for yourself.
🔥 Firing & Studio Essentials
Get answers to the things that can make or break a piece — from firing and finishing to the essential studio skills that help you get professional results.
🛠️ Problem Solving & Tips
Cracked your piece? Clay too dry? A stone moved? Find practical solutions to the problems silver clay jewellers encounter — and get back to making.
RECENTLY ADDED TO THE VAULT
💍 Episode 24 – Silver Leaf Tutorial - 5 videos
LEARN HOW TO: turn real leaves into beautiful fine silver jewellery using silver metal clay paste
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In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn:
✔ How to choose leaves that are suitable for making jewellery
✔ How to make silver paste and paint it onto your leaves
✔ How to build up the layers for a strong, detailed result
✔ How to torch fire your leaves
✔ How to polish and finish your finished pieces
What You'll See Inside The Vault
Need an answer? Find it quickly
Browse the themed library, search for a specific technique or problem, and pick up exactly where you left off. You can keep track of the episodes and tutorials you've watched, so you always know what's there — and what's still waiting for you to discover.
🔑 Ready to unlock The Vault?
🔑 Your Vault Membership now includes 25 episodes — and it's growing!
The Vault is where I tackle those frustrating silver clay problems, share the techniques I've learned, answer your questions and show you how to make things step by step.
It's not a course you have to work your way through.
It's an essential resource you can come back to whenever you need it
SILVER METAL CLAY COURSES
- How to make Gemstone Butterflies - 18 videos
- How to make Jump Rings - 9 videos
SILVER METAL CLAY TUTORIALS
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How to make Silver Leaf Jewellery with paste – 5 videos
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How to make a Granulation Ring - 3 videos
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How to combine moulds and textures to make a Ring - 2 videos
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How to make a simple Alphabet Pendant - 1 video
Q&As & EXPERT ADVICE
Got a question about silver metal clay? Chances are, I've answered it.
From firing and gemstones to tools, moulds, finishing and selling your work, the Vault is packed with practical answers to the questions that come up when you're actually making jewellery.
ANSWERS & ADVICE ABOUT
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Barrel polishing
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Enamelling equipment and powders
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Moulding compound
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Choosing clays
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Torch firing
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Test firing gemstones
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Selling your work
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Cabochons and gemstones
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Texture papers and how to use them
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Moulds and shrinkage rates
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Nail art moulds
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Ringmaking tools and mandrels
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And lots more...
BONUS RESOURCES
- Downloadable guides and resources to help you along the way
- How to add Eyelets PGF Guide - 15 pages
And this is only what's inside RIGHT NOW!
Every month, I add a brand-new episode, so The Vault keeps growing.
When you get stuck, when you want to learn something new, or when you're simply wondering "How do I do that?" — The Vault is where you can find the answer.
🔑 Ready to Unlock The Vault?
🔑 Get answers to your questions inside The Vault
Hi, I'm Anna from Silver Nutshell
You know that moment when something goes wrong with your silver metal clay and you think, "I'll just Google it"?
We've all done it.
But finding a useful answer to a very specific silver metal clay problem isn't always that easy. You can end up wading through pages of information, watching videos that don't quite answer your question, or finding conflicting advice.
That's one of the reasons I created The Vault.
Over the years, I've shared my skills with thousands of silver metal clay jewellery makers, and I've answered a lot of questions along the way.
The Vault brings all of that knowledge together in one place — a searchable library of Q&As, troubleshooting, tutorials, techniques and practical advice.
So whether you're trying to learn something new, wondering how to do something, or standing there thinking "What on earth do I do with this?" — The Vault is where you can look for the answer.
And the best news is that it keeps growing.
Every month I add a brand-new episode, so there's always something new to learn, try or come back to.
Get help delivered to your inbox every week
You'll also get The Studio, my weekly newsletter, included with your Vault membership. It's normally £20 a year and is where I answer Silver Clay Q&As and tackle the problems that crop up when you're actually making jewellery.
So, really, The Vault is about one thing:
Helping you keep making.
Instead of Googling it, come and ask me.
Anna x
P.S. After two years of filming a new episode every month, my hair styles have changed a bit — so I thought it was probably time to update my photo too! 😂
🔑 Is The Vault right for me?
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✔ The Vault is for you, if you...
- Already have some silver metal clay and want to build your skills and confidence
- Want to learn new techniques and make new things
- Like having expert help when you get stuck
- Want somewhere to find answers to those tricky silver clay problems
- Enjoy discovering new tutorials, ideas and inspiration
- Like having a growing library you can dip into whenever you need it
❌ The Vault probably isn't for you if...
- You're completely new to silver metal clay and are looking for a step-by-step beginner's course that teaches you from the very beginning.
👉 Start with my Beginner's MEGACOURSE instead.
It's designed to take you from "I've never used silver metal clay before" to confidently making your own jewellery.
THE VAULT by ANNA DAVENPORT
Get stuck. Find the answer. Keep making.