Silver Clay Botanical Coin Necklace Tutorial - Beginner-Friendly Jewellery Making Project
Capture the essence of nature in solid silver. In this beginner-friendly project, you'll learn how to transform real plants and flowers into beautiful, wearable necklaces using Silver Clay.
Over 18 video lessons, you'll master every step: creating silicone moulds from your botanicals, using those moulds with silver clay to create perfect impressions, firing your silver clay, and finishing your piece to a professional shine. Choose between torch or kiln firing based on what works for you. No studio or prior experience needed, just your creativity and a plant you love.
What You’ll Learn in this Silver Clay Course:
Learn how to pick suitable plants and flowers to create your designs
Learn how to use Siligum Moulding Compound to create a mould
Learn how to use plants and flowers with your moulding compound to create a perfect impression
Learn how to use silver clay with your mould to create a perfect replica
Learn how to shape your designs into pendants
(no-solder option) Learn how to create a hole for a jump ring prior to firing
Learn how to fire your silver clay either with a blowtorch or a kiln
Learn how to refine your silver clay pendant by filing and sanding
(Soldering Option) Learn how to solder a jump ring to your design
Learn how to polish and finish your pieces to a shine
And voilà! Botanical Silver Clay Necklaces made using real plants and flowers!
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Who Is This Silver Clay Tutorial For?
✓ Complete beginners to jewellery making who want to try working with silver clay for the first time
✓ Gardeners and Nature Lovers who want to capture the seasonal beauty of nature in silver clay
✓ Makers who want sell unique, nature-inspired designs that reflect your unique part of the world
What’s included in this Project?
✓ 18 Easy-to-digest video lessons
✓ 6 Bonus technical tutorials
✓ PDF written instructions
✓ A full tools and materials list with supplier links
✓ 1-2-1 support from Jessica if you need it
Tools and Materials needed for this project:
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Materials List
Plants and flowers from nature
Siligum Moulding Compound
10g ArtClay Silver (or other fine silver clay)
A silver chain
A silver jump ring (recommended 3-5mm)
Hard silver solder (soldering option only)
Olive oil
Fresh water
Tools List
a cutting mat
a paintbrush
an acrylic sheet or block
tweezers
playing cards
a template or silver clay cutters
a craft knife
a pocket mirror
a set of jewellers scales (optional)
a bench peg/jewellers bench
A flat file
Flat-nosed pliers
Sanding Sponges, Sandpaper and Sanding Sticks
Blu-tack (optional but useful!)
Choose between Torch and Kiln Firing
Tools For Torch Firing
A Fire Brick
A Blowtorch
Tools for Kiln Firing
A Kiln
A Steel Mesh
A Firing Fork
Tools for Soldering (optional)
A fire brick
A blowtorch
A pickling unit and pickling solution
Copper Pickling Tweezers
Flux
Steel and brass tweezers
A soldering probe
Flat-nosed pliers
Snips/side cutters
Reverse-action tweezers
Choose between Hand Polishing and Barrel Polishing
Tools for Hand Polishing
a white polishing pad
a polishing cloth
Tools for Barrel Polishing
a barrel polisher
stainless steel shot
barrel polishing solution
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a kiln to make Botanical Silver Clay Necklaces?
No, you don't need a kiln! This course teaches both torch firing and kiln firing methods. Torch firing is perfect for beginners and requires minimal equipment - just a small butane torch. If you do have access to a kiln, I'll show you that method too.
How long does this silver clay course take to complete?
The course includes 18 video lessons that you can watch at your own pace. Most students complete the project in 3-4 hours of hands-on work (plus drying time). You have unlimited access, so you can take as long as you need and revisit the lessons anytime.
Is this course suitable for complete beginners?
Absolutely! This course is designed for both beginners and intermediate makers with no-solder and soldering options. I guide you through every step, from using plants to make moulds to the final polish.
What's included in this project?
You get 18 video lessons, a complete tools and materials list with supplier links, downloadable resources, and unlimited access to the course. You'll also get ongoing support should you need it.
Where can I find plants for this project?
You can collect plants from your garden or out in the wild (make sure it's legal in your area). If you don’t know what a plant is though don’t pick it up! Some plants are poisonous and need to be left where they are.
What type of silver clay should I use?
I demonstrate with Art Clay Silver, but you can use any brand of silver clay (AMC, Prometheus, Cool Tools, etc.).
Will my necklace be solid silver?
Yes! After firing, your silver clay becomes 99.9% pure silver. These are genuine silver necklaces, not plated or silver-coloured. They'll last a lifetime with proper care.
Ready to Create Your Botanical Silver Clay Necklace?
Become a Cognac Jewellery School Member today and get instant access to this tutorial plus 16+ other jewellery making projects. Learn at your own pace with unlimited access, monthly new projects, and ongoing support from award-winning jeweller Jessica
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