Everything you need to know

frequently asked
questions

New to silver clay? Start here. If your question is not answered below, reach out and we will help.

The basics

What is silver clay?

It is real silver in a soft, clay-like form. You shape it with your hands like modeling clay, then heat it. The clay part burns away and you are left with a solid piece of pure silver.

Is it actually real silver?

Yes. Once fired, your ring is 99.9% fine silver, the same metal used in fine jewelry.

Do I need any experience?

No. The kit is made for complete beginners. If you can shape play dough, you can make a ring.

How long does it take to make a ring?

Plan 90 minutes to two hours at the table, plus drying time: 20 to 25 minutes on the mandrel, then up to an hour off it, less with a hair dryer. Most people start after dinner and are wearing their ring the same evening.

The kit

What is in the kit?

Everything you need to make a silver ring at home: 99.9% fine silver clay (5g per ring), a ring sizer, a wooden ring mandrel, an acrylic plate, a ceramic firing platform, a wire brush, sanding papers, a craft knife, a paint brush, the torch head and a ring box. You also get a link to our step-by-step online guide by email. If you chose the gemstone pack, the stones are in the box too.

Is a torch or gas included?

The torch head is included. The gas canister is not, because it cannot be shipped safely. You can find standard butane gas canisters in grocery shops, or in camping and hardware shops.

Do I need a kiln or an oven?

No. You fire the silver at home with the included torch. No kiln, no special equipment.

How much silver clay is in a kit?

Each Solo kit contains 5g of silver clay, enough to make one ring. The Duo kit has twice the clay so two people can each make their own.

Can I make an extra ring?

Yes. On both kit pages, pick the number of rings you want under “How many rings?”: 1 to 6 on the Solo, 2 to 7 on the Duo. Each extra ring adds 5g of silver clay for $55, packed in the same box. The tools stay the same whatever number of rings you pick.

What ring sizes can I make?

The included ring sizer and mandrel cover the common adult sizes. You shape the ring to fit your own finger.

Making the ring

Is it safe to do at home?

Yes, when you follow the guide. You fire on the ceramic firing platform that comes in the box, so you already have the heatproof surface. Keep it clear of anything flammable and work in a ventilated room, the same care you would take with a kitchen stove.

Can kids do this?

It involves an open flame, so it is made for adults. Kids can help with the shaping part under adult supervision, but the firing step should be done by an adult.

What if my ring cracks or does not turn out?

It happens to everyone at first, and most problems are easy to fix. The guide walks you through the common ones. If the clay dries out, cracks, or will not fire, you can usually rework it.

Does the silver shrink when fired?

Yes. The clay contracts as it fires, so the ring comes out smaller than the one you shaped. You shape three full sizes above your target: if you wear a size 7, you shape at the size 10 mark on the mandrel. The ring sizer and the guide walk you through it.

Can I add a gemstone?

Yes. Switch on the gemstone pack on either kit page and pick as many colors as you like: each color is $10 for 2 torch-safe stones, whatever number of rings you picked. You press a stone into the clay while shaping, so the silver holds it after firing rather than glue. If you would rather use a stone you already own, check that it is lab-grown or cubic zirconia. Many natural stones crack or lose their color at firing temperature.

Ordering and shipping

How much does it cost?

The Solo kit is $99 and the Duo kit is $129. Clay for an extra ring is $55, and gemstones are $10 per color (2 stones each) on top. Standard shipping is included either way.

Where do you ship?

We ship to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Thailand. Kits are dispatched from our workshop in Thailand.

How much is shipping, and how long does it take?

Standard shipping is free on every kit, already included in the price, and arrives in 7 to 12 business days. If you want express shipping, it is $15 more, added at checkout, and arrives in 5 to 8 business days. Every parcel is tracked. Import duties and taxes are on us: there is nothing more to pay on delivery.

Where can I buy silver clay?

Right here. If you have been searching for silver clay for sale, or for precious metal clay near me, you do not need a local supplier: we ship silver clay kits to the United States, Canada, the UK, several European countries and Thailand, and standard shipping is included in the price. Each kit comes with the clay and every tool you need to fire it at home.

Can I use this as a gift?

Yes. It is one of the most popular reasons people buy it, whether for a partner, a friend, or a mom-and-daughter project.

What is your return policy?

We do not accept returns. If your kit arrives damaged, get in touch and we will make it right.

How do I contact you?

Head to our contact page and send us a message. We are happy to help before or after your order.

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