MY NEW BOOK IS AVAILABLE!
PROJECTS & TECHNIQUES FOR METAL CLAY JEWELRY:
A Creative Approach to Making 13 Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, Findings & More
By Tamara Honaman
9780764369605
Available wherever books are soldĀ
or order here (amazon affiliate link).
Creating the projects and writing this book was such a pleasure. It gave me the best reason to lose myself in “my work.” It also allowed me the freedom to create projects and designs that spoke to me, with the hope they speak to you, too.
The projects are outlined as a place to start and then progress in complexity to provide challenges while supporting you for success. The finished pieces are designed to entice and empower you whether metal clay is new to you, if you have tried the material but didn’t find the success you were hoping for, or to call you back to metal clay if you tried it and moved on to other things.Ā
In-Studio Upcoming Events
7.14.26 – Wire Working with Sandra Lupo
Learn metalworking and wire wrapping techniques with silver plated and other colored wire and sparkling Swarovski crystals. Complete a handmade beaded bracelet and a pair of earrings. The option of finishing the bracelet with wire or leather is included.
8.22.26 – Introduction to Alcohol Inks Workshop with Nina Yocom
Have you been curious about alcohol inks? This Introduction to Alcohol Inks Workshop is perfect for someone who has no experience to someone who wants more experience using a variety of different surfaces and tools.
Open to Your Schedule – Perfect for GNO!
Personalized Silver Charms: Create & Celebrate
Create custom charms that tell your story – or make a meaningful gift for someone special. In this beginner-friendly workshop, youāll learn to design and personalize.
8/5/2026, 8 a.m. – 12:00p.m – Learn how to use base metal clay while creating a unique layered link bracelet.Ā
We will cover all the skills needed to texture, shape, and form each layer, then bring them together into a finished design. The bracelet link will be finished the same day; firing will be done overnight and your pieces available for pick up the next day.
In class we will cover adding the beadwork but that will need to be done on your own time.
8/5/2026, 2-5:00p.m. – Discover the creative possibilities of metal clay in this hands-on earring workshop. Youāll design and create a pair of sculptural, textured earrings while learning essential base metal clay techniquesāperfect for all levels.
Using base metal clay, youāll explore texturing, shaping, drying, and refining your pieces before firing.Ā
No experience necessary! All levels welcome.
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Every project starts with possibility.
Thereās something about preparing my workspace that gets me in the zone. Laying out my tools, arranging each one within easy reach, and setting them on my beautiful work surface is more than organizingāitās part of the creative process.
Before thereās a pendant, bracelet, or pair of earrings, thereās this quiet moment. The ideas begin to take shape long before the clay does.
Todayās setup has me feeling inspired, and I canāt wait to see where this next design leads.
Do you have a creative ritual before you begin making? Iād love to hear what helps put you in the creative mindset.
#MetalClay #JewelryMaking #JewelryDesigner #CreativeProcess StudioLife Maker WorkInProgress HandmadeJewelry CraftYourStory GlassboardStudio
What happens when you stop trying to control the paintā¦ and let the color lead?
Alcohol inks are vibrant, flowing, and wonderfully unpredictable. In this beginner-friendly workshop, artist Nina Yocom will introduce you to the techniques, surfaces, and tools that make this medium so captivating.
Together youāll explore synthetic papers, canvas, ceramic tile, and more while creating several frame-worthy pieces of your own.
āØ All materials included
šØ No experience necessary
š
Saturday, August 22
š 1:00ā3:00 PM
š The Makers Studio & Gallery
SORING city Mills Studio
20 E. Bridge Street, Suite 303
Spring City, PA
Register through the link in my bio.
#mixedmediamaker
#alcoholinks
#ninayocom
#tamarahonaman
#springcitymillstudios
The finishing touches can change everything. āØ
Itās often those last little decisionsāthe added detail, the final adjustment, the one-more-thing-that-it-needsāthat take a jewelry design from almost there to fnished.
on August 6 at 1 PM Eastern, Iāll be sharing some wire techniques as part of Jewelry Business Forum Summer Camp, hosted by @halsteadjewelrysupplies
Summer Camp takes place August 5ā6, with jewelry-making experts sharing techniques, ideas, and inspiration throughout the two-day virtual event.
Come learn with usāand maybe discover a finishing touch you can bring to your next design.
š Sign up for Jewelry Business Forum Summer Camp and join me August 6!
#tamarahonaman
#jewelrydesigner
#jewelryinstructor
#jewelrymaking
#jbfsummercamp
The next project starts here.
Cleaning up the studio isnāt the most creative part of a new design - but itās part of the process.
Every loose piece of wire gets checked for gauge, matched with its twin, and sealed up to help prevent tarnish. It keeps the studio organized, helps me work more efficiently, and means Iām less likely to buy something I already have. (Anyone else guilty of that?) š
Thereās something satisfying about putting everything back where it belongsāespecially when you know what comes next.
A clear workspace.
A fresh start.
The next design.
Time to begin again.
#tamarahonaman
#jewelryinstructor
#jewelrydesigner
#springcitymillstudios
#springcityareabusinessassociation
Big Boy 4014 rolled through our town
So thankful for the chance to witness this amazing engine in person, as it made its way toward Philadelphia and as it began the long journey home.
Todayās unexpected stop on Main St., Royersford for a (noted by some in the know) crew change, offered all of us a longer look and time to savor the beauty, the mystic, and the power of the beautiful and massive engine. The stop also made the ride out a little slower, giving us a chance to really appreciate the beautiful and unique cars, including the iconic Pullman.
And to see how strong that engine really is!
During the stop there was even time for some to have a conversation with the crew while others were treated to a commemorative bandana (a crew member handed them out to some of the younger people patiently waiting to witness history).
Weāre so fortunate to have the amazing rails right here in town and to see first hand all the system means to our community and surrounding areas. And to then have access to this historic ride.
This meant so much ā not only for the historic significance but because this amazing engine, the people who brought it back to life, the people who dedicated time to bring it across our country to commemorate our independence, also brought people together everywhere the train went and everywhere its celebrated.
@bigboy4014_tracking
#bigboy4014
@uprr
Thank you Ed Dickens, Union Pacific and all who contributed to this amazing train.
Sandra Lupo is Coming To the Studio!
Wire, beads, Swarovski crystals and creativity come together in this inspiring workshop with jewelry artist and instructor @sandralupodesigns
Learn techniques, gain confidence with wire, and leave with a handmade bracelet youāll be proud to wear.
Join Sandra on Tuesday, July 14 at 5:00 PM at the @springcitymillstudios , #303 as she teaches her beautiful Love Knots Wireworked Bracelet.
āØ Limited seating available.
š Register through the link in our bio.
#springcitymillstudios #JewelryWorkshop #WireJewelry #sandralupo
Studio regroup day āØ
Getting ready to host new workshops at @springcitymillstudios , and after unpacking from #creativation it was a must. The focus this a.m. was resetting and redesigning my finished jewelry section.
Nice to have this checked off the list - onto the next to-do.
How did you spend your Saturday?
#tamarahonaman
#springcitymillstudios
šA new (to me) tool! š
While at @namtaartmaterialsassociation #Creativation2026 I learned about something Iāve been missing.
My whole life.
@glassboard.studio makes the most amazing work surfaces and accessories!!! perfect for (nearly) anything you do in the studio that needs a work surface.
Iāve been working on glass.
For. Ever.
Itās perfect for all my clay work.
Mixed media art.
And so many other things.
My first glass work surface came from an old Xerox machine. I carried it with me wherever I went (not practical!).
My second glass work surface was a little more portable and had measurements on it. It was okay. But had its limits.
this.
THIS is next level!
Not only does it come in a variety of sizes. Colors. And Patterns.
Itās.
Magnetic!
It has a variety of coordinating parts and pieces that solve so many things for me.
If youāre not familiar. Please check them out. Follow them. Then dive in!!!
If youāve read this far. Use code TAMARA for a discount with an extra special discount of 20% 6/23-6/26. After that save 15%
Every project starts with possibility.
Thereās something about preparing my workspace that gets me in the zone. Laying out my tools, arranging each one within easy reach, and setting them on my beautiful work surface is more than organizingāitās part of the creative process.
Before thereās a pendant, bracelet, or pair of earrings, thereās this quiet moment. The ideas begin to take shape long before the clay does.
Todayās setup has me feeling inspired, and I canāt wait to see where this next design leads.
Do you have a creative ritual before you begin making? Iād love to hear what helps put you in the creative mindset.
#MetalClay #JewelryMaking #JewelryDesigner #CreativeProcess StudioLife Maker WorkInProgress HandmadeJewelry CraftYourStory GlassboardStudio
What happens when you stop trying to control the paintā¦ and let the color lead?
Alcohol inks are vibrant, flowing, and wonderfully unpredictable. In this beginner-friendly workshop, artist Nina Yocom will introduce you to the techniques, surfaces, and tools that make this medium so captivating.
Together youāll explore synthetic papers, canvas, ceramic tile, and more while creating several frame-worthy pieces of your own.
āØ All materials included
šØ No experience necessary
š
Saturday, August 22
š 1:00ā3:00 PM
š The Makers Studio & Gallery
SORING city Mills Studio
20 E. Bridge Street, Suite 303
Spring City, PA
Register through the link in my bio.
#mixedmediamaker
#alcoholinks
#ninayocom
#tamarahonaman
#springcitymillstudios
The finishing touches can change everything. āØ
Itās often those last little decisionsāthe added detail, the final adjustment, the one-more-thing-that-it-needsāthat take a jewelry design from almost there to fnished.
on August 6 at 1 PM Eastern, Iāll be sharing some wire techniques as part of Jewelry Business Forum Summer Camp, hosted by @halsteadjewelrysupplies
Summer Camp takes place August 5ā6, with jewelry-making experts sharing techniques, ideas, and inspiration throughout the two-day virtual event.
Come learn with usāand maybe discover a finishing touch you can bring to your next design.
š Sign up for Jewelry Business Forum Summer Camp and join me August 6!
#tamarahonaman
#jewelrydesigner
#jewelryinstructor
#jewelrymaking
#jbfsummercamp
The next project starts here.
Cleaning up the studio isnāt the most creative part of a new design - but itās part of the process.
Every loose piece of wire gets checked for gauge, matched with its twin, and sealed up to help prevent tarnish. It keeps the studio organized, helps me work more efficiently, and means Iām less likely to buy something I already have. (Anyone else guilty of that?) š
Thereās something satisfying about putting everything back where it belongsāespecially when you know what comes next.
A clear workspace.
A fresh start.
The next design.
Time to begin again.
#tamarahonaman
#jewelryinstructor
#jewelrydesigner
#springcitymillstudios
#springcityareabusinessassociation
Big Boy 4014 rolled through our town
So thankful for the chance to witness this amazing engine in person, as it made its way toward Philadelphia and as it began the long journey home.
Todayās unexpected stop on Main St., Royersford for a (noted by some in the know) crew change, offered all of us a longer look and time to savor the beauty, the mystic, and the power of the beautiful and massive engine. The stop also made the ride out a little slower, giving us a chance to really appreciate the beautiful and unique cars, including the iconic Pullman.
And to see how strong that engine really is!
During the stop there was even time for some to have a conversation with the crew while others were treated to a commemorative bandana (a crew member handed them out to some of the younger people patiently waiting to witness history).
Weāre so fortunate to have the amazing rails right here in town and to see first hand all the system means to our community and surrounding areas. And to then have access to this historic ride.
This meant so much ā not only for the historic significance but because this amazing engine, the people who brought it back to life, the people who dedicated time to bring it across our country to commemorate our independence, also brought people together everywhere the train went and everywhere its celebrated.
@bigboy4014_tracking
#bigboy4014
@uprr
Thank you Ed Dickens, Union Pacific and all who contributed to this amazing train.
Sandra Lupo is Coming To the Studio!
Wire, beads, Swarovski crystals and creativity come together in this inspiring workshop with jewelry artist and instructor @sandralupodesigns
Learn techniques, gain confidence with wire, and leave with a handmade bracelet youāll be proud to wear.
Join Sandra on Tuesday, July 14 at 5:00 PM at the @springcitymillstudios , #303 as she teaches her beautiful Love Knots Wireworked Bracelet.
āØ Limited seating available.
š Register through the link in our bio.
#springcitymillstudios #JewelryWorkshop #WireJewelry #sandralupo
Studio regroup day āØ
Getting ready to host new workshops at @springcitymillstudios , and after unpacking from #creativation it was a must. The focus this a.m. was resetting and redesigning my finished jewelry section.
Nice to have this checked off the list - onto the next to-do.
How did you spend your Saturday?
#tamarahonaman
#springcitymillstudios
šA new (to me) tool! š
While at @namtaartmaterialsassociation #Creativation2026 I learned about something Iāve been missing.
My whole life.
@glassboard.studio makes the most amazing work surfaces and accessories!!! perfect for (nearly) anything you do in the studio that needs a work surface.
Iāve been working on glass.
For. Ever.
Itās perfect for all my clay work.
Mixed media art.
And so many other things.
My first glass work surface came from an old Xerox machine. I carried it with me wherever I went (not practical!).
My second glass work surface was a little more portable and had measurements on it. It was okay. But had its limits.
this.
THIS is next level!
Not only does it come in a variety of sizes. Colors. And Patterns.
Itās.
Magnetic!
It has a variety of coordinating parts and pieces that solve so many things for me.
If youāre not familiar. Please check them out. Follow them. Then dive in!!!
If youāve read this far. Use code TAMARA for a discount with an extra special discount of 20% 6/23-6/26. After that save 15%
Every project starts with possibility.
Thereās something about preparing my workspace that gets me in the zone. Laying out my tools, arranging each one within easy reach, and setting them on my beautiful work surface is more than organizingāitās part of the creative process.
Before thereās a pendant, bracelet, or pair of earrings, thereās this quiet moment. The ideas begin to take shape long before the clay does.
Todayās setup has me feeling inspired, and I canāt wait to see where this next design leads.
Do you have a creative ritual before you begin making? Iād love to hear what helps put you in the creative mindset.
#MetalClay #JewelryMaking #JewelryDesigner #CreativeProcess StudioLife Maker WorkInProgress HandmadeJewelry CraftYourStory GlassboardStudio
What happens when you stop trying to control the paintā¦ and let the color lead?
Alcohol inks are vibrant, flowing, and wonderfully unpredictable. In this beginner-friendly workshop, artist Nina Yocom will introduce you to the techniques, surfaces, and tools that make this medium so captivating.
Together youāll explore synthetic papers, canvas, ceramic tile, and more while creating several frame-worthy pieces of your own.
āØ All materials included
šØ No experience necessary
š
Saturday, August 22
š 1:00ā3:00 PM
š The Makers Studio & Gallery
SORING city Mills Studio
20 E. Bridge Street, Suite 303
Spring City, PA
Register through the link in my bio.
#mixedmediamaker
#alcoholinks
#ninayocom
#tamarahonaman
#springcitymillstudios
The finishing touches can change everything. āØ
Itās often those last little decisionsāthe added detail, the final adjustment, the one-more-thing-that-it-needsāthat take a jewelry design from almost there to fnished.
on August 6 at 1 PM Eastern, Iāll be sharing some wire techniques as part of Jewelry Business Forum Summer Camp, hosted by @halsteadjewelrysupplies
Summer Camp takes place August 5ā6, with jewelry-making experts sharing techniques, ideas, and inspiration throughout the two-day virtual event.
Come learn with usāand maybe discover a finishing touch you can bring to your next design.
š Sign up for Jewelry Business Forum Summer Camp and join me August 6!
#tamarahonaman
#jewelrydesigner
#jewelryinstructor
#jewelrymaking
#jbfsummercamp
The next project starts here.
Cleaning up the studio isnāt the most creative part of a new design - but itās part of the process.
Every loose piece of wire gets checked for gauge, matched with its twin, and sealed up to help prevent tarnish. It keeps the studio organized, helps me work more efficiently, and means Iām less likely to buy something I already have. (Anyone else guilty of that?) š
Thereās something satisfying about putting everything back where it belongsāespecially when you know what comes next.
A clear workspace.
A fresh start.
The next design.
Time to begin again.
#tamarahonaman
#jewelryinstructor
#jewelrydesigner
#springcitymillstudios
#springcityareabusinessassociation
Big Boy 4014 rolled through our town
So thankful for the chance to witness this amazing engine in person, as it made its way toward Philadelphia and as it began the long journey home.
Todayās unexpected stop on Main St., Royersford for a (noted by some in the know) crew change, offered all of us a longer look and time to savor the beauty, the mystic, and the power of the beautiful and massive engine. The stop also made the ride out a little slower, giving us a chance to really appreciate the beautiful and unique cars, including the iconic Pullman.
And to see how strong that engine really is!
During the stop there was even time for some to have a conversation with the crew while others were treated to a commemorative bandana (a crew member handed them out to some of the younger people patiently waiting to witness history).
Weāre so fortunate to have the amazing rails right here in town and to see first hand all the system means to our community and surrounding areas. And to then have access to this historic ride.
This meant so much ā not only for the historic significance but because this amazing engine, the people who brought it back to life, the people who dedicated time to bring it across our country to commemorate our independence, also brought people together everywhere the train went and everywhere its celebrated.
@bigboy4014_tracking
#bigboy4014
@uprr
Thank you Ed Dickens, Union Pacific and all who contributed to this amazing train.
Sandra Lupo is Coming To the Studio!
Wire, beads, Swarovski crystals and creativity come together in this inspiring workshop with jewelry artist and instructor @sandralupodesigns
Learn techniques, gain confidence with wire, and leave with a handmade bracelet youāll be proud to wear.
Join Sandra on Tuesday, July 14 at 5:00 PM at the @springcitymillstudios , #303 as she teaches her beautiful Love Knots Wireworked Bracelet.
āØ Limited seating available.
š Register through the link in our bio.
#springcitymillstudios #JewelryWorkshop #WireJewelry #sandralupo
Studio regroup day āØ
Getting ready to host new workshops at @springcitymillstudios , and after unpacking from #creativation it was a must. The focus this a.m. was resetting and redesigning my finished jewelry section.
Nice to have this checked off the list - onto the next to-do.
How did you spend your Saturday?
#tamarahonaman
#springcitymillstudios
šA new (to me) tool! š
While at @namtaartmaterialsassociation #Creativation2026 I learned about something Iāve been missing.
My whole life.
@glassboard.studio makes the most amazing work surfaces and accessories!!! perfect for (nearly) anything you do in the studio that needs a work surface.
Iāve been working on glass.
For. Ever.
Itās perfect for all my clay work.
Mixed media art.
And so many other things.
My first glass work surface came from an old Xerox machine. I carried it with me wherever I went (not practical!).
My second glass work surface was a little more portable and had measurements on it. It was okay. But had its limits.
this.
THIS is next level!
Not only does it come in a variety of sizes. Colors. And Patterns.
Itās.
Magnetic!
It has a variety of coordinating parts and pieces that solve so many things for me.
If youāre not familiar. Please check them out. Follow them. Then dive in!!!
If youāve read this far. Use code TAMARA for a discount with an extra special discount of 20% 6/23-6/26. After that save 15%