Favorite Metal Clay Ring Projects

Metal clay is super fun to work with and is easy to shape, which makes it perfect for ring making. Whether you are a pro at using metal clay or are starting to explore the material, the Interweave Favorites: Metal Clay Rings Project Collection is a collection you don’t want to miss! Each project is available on its own, or get the whole collection to grow your metal clay skills.

Each project in the collection embraces the current jewelry trend of organic shapes and textures. Expand your skill set as you craft unique rings by learning metal clay techniques, such as texturing clay, constructing 3D forms, blending clay types, and adding patina or resin as a finish for your projects.

Silver Clay and Wire Ring

Combine argentium silver with a metal clay centerpiece in Arlene Mornick’s Silver Clay and Wire Ring. The centerpiece is customizable based on the look that you want, and metal clay makes customization simple. We love Arlene’s design with the abstract bird’s nest. The metal clay centerpiece sits atop a double ring band, so the ring will be sturdy enough to showcase your artwork. 

Metal Clay Yurt Ring

Cobb Lynn’s Metal Clay Yurt Ring was inspired by its namesake and by architecture in harmony with the natural world. This ring features heavy texture and a striking patina that draws more attention to the textural details. This project is perfect for those looking to advance their skills in metal clay. You will learn how to add texture, size rings properly, and make this ring correctly for a ring that grabs other’s attention. 

Metal Clay Enameled Channel Ring

Add some color to your metal rings with Arlene Mornick and Anat Silvera’s Metal Clay Enameled Channel Ring project. These metalsmiths found inspiration in the durability and compatibility of enamel and silver metal clay. Start with a seamless band and add texture in the channel of the ring. While you can use any enamel, they recommend something transparent, so that you can still see the texture of the ring through a pop of color. Have fun combining texture and color! 

Married Metal Clay Ring

The Married Metal Clay Ring, designed by Noël Yovovich, takes a classic band shape and makes it unique. By combining two metals, you are left with a beautiful pattern with results similar to that of the traditional “marriage of metals.” The ring uses copper clay and low-shrinkage silver clay to create the unique, organic patterning. Get around the special requirements of combining two metal clays with some sneaky engineering that won’t show in the final result!

Fit for a Finger

The Fit for a Finger Ring by Noël Yovovich is made with sterling silver clay. Noël begins the project by making a paper template and polymer clay mold, which she includes tips for within the project. The ring has a dome shape and a comfort fit, without sacrificing aesthetics. This metal clay ring project is perfect for those who love landscapes and those who enjoy carving little details. It will take some experimentation to get the ring just right, but that’s part of the fun! 

While silver is a popular metal in metal clay projects, you can switch up the look of a piece simply by changing the metal. Different metal clays will have different instructions for firing, so make a note of that when switching out metals. One thing about metal clay that I love is that no matter what project you do, it will end up being one of a kind based on how it’s formed, making these metal clay rings projects wonderful gifts for loved ones or yourself. Have fun with them! 

Do you have a favorite project from the collection? Let us know in the comments!