298. Want to Make Money From Metal Clay? Start Here

In this episode, Jessica and Anna talk about how to start and grow a jewellery business using silver metal clay. They share practical tips on keeping startup costs low, developing a signature style, pricing your work confidently, and choosing a business model that suits you. You'll also hear ideas for scaling your designs through moulds and casting, adding teaching as an income stream, and using social media to share your process and attract customers. The conversation covers everything from hallmarking and batch making to the importance of confidence and finding the right audience for your work. Whether you're completely new to metal clay or already making and selling your jewellery, this episode is full of useful insights to help you build a creative and sustainable business. If you'd like to try metal clay for yourself, join our free 5 Days of Silver Metal Clay challenge. You'll learn to create five silver jewellery projects in five days and receive the tools and materials list in advance so you can be fully prepared to make alongside us.   Join the free 5 Days of Silver Metal Clay challenge starting on 2nd  March https://www.jewellersacademy.com/5-days-of-silver-metal-clay   Explore the Diploma in Silver Metal Clay for a full year of guided learning. https://www.jewellersacademy.com/diploma-in-silver-metal-clay   Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Teaching Jewellery Making online course https://jewelleryschoolonline.teachable.com/p/teaching-jewellery-making Free jewellery pricing masterclass and calculator https://www.jewellersacademy.com/pricing Hallmarking for jewellers https://www.jewellersacademy.com/blog/hallmarking-for-jewellery-designer-makers Alliance for Metal Clay Arts Worldwide https://amcaw.org/