Art Clay Scotland
Art Clay Scotland is located at The Little Bead Shop and is the side of our business that deals with everything to do with Art Clay Silver from supplies of the clay on the shop floor, to keeping up to date with the new developments in Japan to the regular courses we run.

Art Clay Silver is a magical product that consists of very fine particles of pure silver that have been suspended in an organic non-toxic binder. Often referred to as Metal Clay, Art Clay Silver has revolutionized the skill of jewellery making, as it allows even the beginner to make their own fine silver jewellery!. Those aspiring to make metal jewellery are no longer restricted by a large monetary investment and lengthy learning curve. Art Clay Silver really is surprisingly simple to use! It feels very much like ordinary clay and can be easily shaped, moulded, and sculpted with simple tools or your fingers.  After pre-finishing and drying the piece is fired with a torch, on a gas hob or in a kiln. The binder burns away leaving a 99.9% pure silver piece. The finished piece may be treated like any other fine silver, and can be hallmarked 999.

This fantastic product does not need expensive tools or equipment - in no time at all you can be making your own charms, earrings, pendants and rings in your own home. With Art Clay Silver there is something for everyone - from beginners to advanced! Take a look at our Gallery.
Shape

Model the wet cay into your desired shape
Dry

Dry piece completely
Prefinish

File and sand to remove any imperfections
     
Fire

Fire on a hob, with a torch or in a kiln
Polish

Polish the fired piece with a stainless steel brush, sanding pads & burnisher
The Finished Fine Silver Ring
It's easy to get started with Art Clay Silver - try one of our great books and follow the easy step-by-step projects or, you could try one of our starter kits containing everything you need to begin at home.

Even better, why not come along to one of our classes? We run a variety of courses from those aimed at the complete beginner through to more advanced projects. We are also proud to be Scotland's only provider of the world recognised Art Clay Silver Level 1 & Level 2 Certificates. All our courses are held at The Little Bead Shop and are run by our experienced Senior Instructor Emma Baird.  Classes are small and have a relaxed a friendly feel to them. Keeping the class number small also ensures that each and every student gets enough personal attention. Check out our Art Clay Courses page for further details.

On the shop floor you will find all the different kinds of Silver Clay as well as all the necessary tools and inspirational books. There are also plenty of design examples on display to help get those creative juices flowing! If it's not possible for you to get to us here in Edinburgh then allow us to come to you. Soon you will be able to browse at your leisure at our online shop.

All of the staff at The Little Bead Shop are qualified in Art Clay Silver and are always happy to help you with any questions you may have. Click here to contact us.
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*Lampwork Open Studio Day - 27th November*

Open Studio days are proving to be popular and the next one will be held on Thursday the 27th of November. From 2 - 4 pm you are welcome into the Studio to watch as Emma melts glass and makes beautiful glass beads at her torch. Lampwork is a highly skilled craft - dont miss the chance to watch the magic take place. You can read more about Lampwork here.




More 2009 Art Clay Silver Dates

In addition to our new Resin & Silver Fingerprint Course dates we have set dates for some of our other metal clay classes. Choose from the ever popular Magic of Art Clay, Ring Making, Fine Silver Roses and Hollow Lentil Bead. These courses book up quickly, why not treat your self or a loved one to a place on one of them for Christmas? For full details please clickhere .

Art Clay Silver Certification Courses

Our next Level One Art Clay Silver Certification Course will be held in January 2009. Dates will be announced shortly. 2009 will also see us setting new dates for the Advanced Level 2 Art Clay Certificate. More information can be found on these world recongnised qualifications here .

Beading Courses.

Our Beading courses are proving to be as popular as ever. Its the ideal way to spend a cold dark evening, being creative and making new friends! You can see the full range of courses here.


Silver Fingerprint Jewellery

With Christmas not so far away perhaps you are looking for a one of a kind gift for your husband or a special keepsake of your growing child? If you are then why not take a look at our Pure Silver Fingerprint Jewellery Service here. Its simple to arrange - just call into the shop at your convenience. Prices start from £25.00