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
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3.26.26 – Surface Play: Dimensional Texture Earrings in Fine Silver or Base Metal Clay
Whether you lean toward minimalist or bold, this project is a versatile way to express your personal style. Discover the creative possibilities of metal clay and wear your design home that night!
4.9.26 – Copper & Color: Torch-Fired Enameling
Learn how to add rich, lasting color to copper in this fun and approachable workshop using torch-fired enameling techniques.
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.
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Dreams do come true. š«
Together with @mary_casull_kemp we had a vision of bringing people together, giving them permission to play, get messy and try something new.
We brought the idea to @namtaartmaterialsassociation and leadership behind @interweavejewelry @creativebug and @artistsnetwork - they said āyes.ā We then brought the idea to many art material businesses.
Along with @opheliastaton and 40 sponsors who provided support and products - we were able to bring the vision to life.
Over the course of 3 days, we hosted hundreds of people - each of whom sat down for an hour and made art - in a journal. A journal now primed and ready for holding your notes, thoughts, ideas, swatches, and more.
To see the joy and happiness that existed in the space filled my heart - to work alongside all who made it possible was an honor.
Weāre already planning next yearās Creative Connection Studio experience. Will we see you there?
@namtaartmaterialsassociation 2027 will be held in @grandrapidsmi
#tamarahonaman
#mixedmediamaker
#jewelryinstructor
Heading to namtaās Creativation?
I am contributing a panel for the Creative Professional wall that will convey the work of many CPs attending namtaās annual conference.
The assignment:
12x12 canvas
Use red, white and/or blue and gold
Highlight the medium you work in.
I started with the goal of conveying one of my favorite places and scenes. I used ai to help convert a picture I took into a format that allowed me to see how the scene would look using paint. And the required colors.
Then designed the panel to include the parameters.
I got it done on time.
Itās wrapped.
And packed.
Itās something.
Iāll display it.
And put my name alongside it.
Iāll revisit this type of work when I get back.
Thereās something here but Iām clearly not proficient in using my medium in this fashion!
š
While working on this assignment moment. I realized I miss painting. And my mixed media work.
If you donāt know @namtaartmaterialsassociation please check them out. They are an amazing organization supporting the creative industry.
Highlights from the conference forthcoming.
If youāve read this far. Please share how you would approach the assignment.
#tamarahonaman
#mixedmediamaker
Join Us!
@springcitymillstudios
5/2-5/3, 11-4:00
Four floors of artists
Accessible to all
Free Parking
4 maybe 5! artists in my studio alone!
Studio 301/303
Live jewelry demonstrations
Some nosh
Great conversation
@ryan_honaman
@rkh_mediaproductions
@sandralupodesigns
@bigdogglassanddesign
@magpielydia
SAVE THE DATE!
5/2-5/3
Spring Open House
@springcitymillstudios
4 floors of artists
Visit me on the 3rd floor (301/303) along with @sandralupodesigns @bigdogglassanddesign @rkh_mediaproductions @ryan_honaman and maybe other surprise artists!
There will be live demonstrations, lively conversations and light refreshments.
šFree and ample parking, free admission, all are welcome!
#tamarahonaman
#jewelrydesigner
Join us!!!
Win your ticket!
Iām excited to be presenting at the Project X Clay Summit held virtually on March 20th
and! I have 2 tickets to giveaway!
Hereās how to enter:
š¬ Comment below
šÆ Tag ONE friend who might be interested in attending.
šBe sure youāre following me and @clayrevolution
š Want more entries? Comment again and tag a different friend
(You can enter as many times as youād like ā just ONE tag per comment!)
āØ BONUS ENTRY: Share this post to your stories and tag me so I can see it!
š” Imagine spending the day learning, connecting, and getting inspired together āØ
I cannot wait to share what Iāll be teachingā¦ and I would LOVE to see one of you in the audience!
Giveaway closes on Monday, March 16 - 11pm EST
Winner announced on Tuesday, March 17th āļø š
(This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram/Meta)
Thank you @clayrevolution for the tickets to shareš
GNO!!!
Girls night outāØ
So fun hosting this creative group of women for a special event. All new to jewelry making, they each made personalized designs and wore them out of the studio the same day.
Thank you @joannmoyart and to your friends for choosing to spend time with me @springcitymillstudios
Iām booking April- June events now. Comment āGNOā and Iāll DM you information so we can get something on the calendar.
#tamarahonaman
#mixedmediamaker
#jewelryinstructor
The journey home šµš¬š«š”
So thankful for travel mercies today. Wishing everyone else safe travels and just as warm a welcome as I received.
@remington_remy_rem_boxer gave me his best welcome song and all the love anyone could ask for.
Iāll just unpack tomorrow.
#tucsongemshow
#tamarahonaman
#jewelryinstructor
#jewelrydesigner
Dreams do come true. š«
Together with @mary_casull_kemp we had a vision of bringing people together, giving them permission to play, get messy and try something new.
We brought the idea to @namtaartmaterialsassociation and leadership behind @interweavejewelry @creativebug and @artistsnetwork - they said āyes.ā We then brought the idea to many art material businesses.
Along with @opheliastaton and 40 sponsors who provided support and products - we were able to bring the vision to life.
Over the course of 3 days, we hosted hundreds of people - each of whom sat down for an hour and made art - in a journal. A journal now primed and ready for holding your notes, thoughts, ideas, swatches, and more.
To see the joy and happiness that existed in the space filled my heart - to work alongside all who made it possible was an honor.
Weāre already planning next yearās Creative Connection Studio experience. Will we see you there?
@namtaartmaterialsassociation 2027 will be held in @grandrapidsmi
#tamarahonaman
#mixedmediamaker
#jewelryinstructor
Heading to namtaās Creativation?
I am contributing a panel for the Creative Professional wall that will convey the work of many CPs attending namtaās annual conference.
The assignment:
12x12 canvas
Use red, white and/or blue and gold
Highlight the medium you work in.
I started with the goal of conveying one of my favorite places and scenes. I used ai to help convert a picture I took into a format that allowed me to see how the scene would look using paint. And the required colors.
Then designed the panel to include the parameters.
I got it done on time.
Itās wrapped.
And packed.
Itās something.
Iāll display it.
And put my name alongside it.
Iāll revisit this type of work when I get back.
Thereās something here but Iām clearly not proficient in using my medium in this fashion!
š
While working on this assignment moment. I realized I miss painting. And my mixed media work.
If you donāt know @namtaartmaterialsassociation please check them out. They are an amazing organization supporting the creative industry.
Highlights from the conference forthcoming.
If youāve read this far. Please share how you would approach the assignment.
#tamarahonaman
#mixedmediamaker
Join Us!
@springcitymillstudios
5/2-5/3, 11-4:00
Four floors of artists
Accessible to all
Free Parking
4 maybe 5! artists in my studio alone!
Studio 301/303
Live jewelry demonstrations
Some nosh
Great conversation
@ryan_honaman
@rkh_mediaproductions
@sandralupodesigns
@bigdogglassanddesign
@magpielydia
SAVE THE DATE!
5/2-5/3
Spring Open House
@springcitymillstudios
4 floors of artists
Visit me on the 3rd floor (301/303) along with @sandralupodesigns @bigdogglassanddesign @rkh_mediaproductions @ryan_honaman and maybe other surprise artists!
There will be live demonstrations, lively conversations and light refreshments.
šFree and ample parking, free admission, all are welcome!
#tamarahonaman
#jewelrydesigner
Join us!!!
Win your ticket!
Iām excited to be presenting at the Project X Clay Summit held virtually on March 20th
and! I have 2 tickets to giveaway!
Hereās how to enter:
š¬ Comment below
šÆ Tag ONE friend who might be interested in attending.
šBe sure youāre following me and @clayrevolution
š Want more entries? Comment again and tag a different friend
(You can enter as many times as youād like ā just ONE tag per comment!)
āØ BONUS ENTRY: Share this post to your stories and tag me so I can see it!
š” Imagine spending the day learning, connecting, and getting inspired together āØ
I cannot wait to share what Iāll be teachingā¦ and I would LOVE to see one of you in the audience!
Giveaway closes on Monday, March 16 - 11pm EST
Winner announced on Tuesday, March 17th āļø š
(This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram/Meta)
Thank you @clayrevolution for the tickets to shareš
GNO!!!
Girls night outāØ
So fun hosting this creative group of women for a special event. All new to jewelry making, they each made personalized designs and wore them out of the studio the same day.
Thank you @joannmoyart and to your friends for choosing to spend time with me @springcitymillstudios
Iām booking April- June events now. Comment āGNOā and Iāll DM you information so we can get something on the calendar.
#tamarahonaman
#mixedmediamaker
#jewelryinstructor
The journey home šµš¬š«š”
So thankful for travel mercies today. Wishing everyone else safe travels and just as warm a welcome as I received.
@remington_remy_rem_boxer gave me his best welcome song and all the love anyone could ask for.
Iāll just unpack tomorrow.
#tucsongemshow
#tamarahonaman
#jewelryinstructor
#jewelrydesigner
Dreams do come true. š«
Together with @mary_casull_kemp we had a vision of bringing people together, giving them permission to play, get messy and try something new.
We brought the idea to @namtaartmaterialsassociation and leadership behind @interweavejewelry @creativebug and @artistsnetwork - they said āyes.ā We then brought the idea to many art material businesses.
Along with @opheliastaton and 40 sponsors who provided support and products - we were able to bring the vision to life.
Over the course of 3 days, we hosted hundreds of people - each of whom sat down for an hour and made art - in a journal. A journal now primed and ready for holding your notes, thoughts, ideas, swatches, and more.
To see the joy and happiness that existed in the space filled my heart - to work alongside all who made it possible was an honor.
Weāre already planning next yearās Creative Connection Studio experience. Will we see you there?
@namtaartmaterialsassociation 2027 will be held in @grandrapidsmi
#tamarahonaman
#mixedmediamaker
#jewelryinstructor
Heading to namtaās Creativation?
I am contributing a panel for the Creative Professional wall that will convey the work of many CPs attending namtaās annual conference.
The assignment:
12x12 canvas
Use red, white and/or blue and gold
Highlight the medium you work in.
I started with the goal of conveying one of my favorite places and scenes. I used ai to help convert a picture I took into a format that allowed me to see how the scene would look using paint. And the required colors.
Then designed the panel to include the parameters.
I got it done on time.
Itās wrapped.
And packed.
Itās something.
Iāll display it.
And put my name alongside it.
Iāll revisit this type of work when I get back.
Thereās something here but Iām clearly not proficient in using my medium in this fashion!
š
While working on this assignment moment. I realized I miss painting. And my mixed media work.
If you donāt know @namtaartmaterialsassociation please check them out. They are an amazing organization supporting the creative industry.
Highlights from the conference forthcoming.
If youāve read this far. Please share how you would approach the assignment.
#tamarahonaman
#mixedmediamaker
Join Us!
@springcitymillstudios
5/2-5/3, 11-4:00
Four floors of artists
Accessible to all
Free Parking
4 maybe 5! artists in my studio alone!
Studio 301/303
Live jewelry demonstrations
Some nosh
Great conversation
@ryan_honaman
@rkh_mediaproductions
@sandralupodesigns
@bigdogglassanddesign
@magpielydia
SAVE THE DATE!
5/2-5/3
Spring Open House
@springcitymillstudios
4 floors of artists
Visit me on the 3rd floor (301/303) along with @sandralupodesigns @bigdogglassanddesign @rkh_mediaproductions @ryan_honaman and maybe other surprise artists!
There will be live demonstrations, lively conversations and light refreshments.
šFree and ample parking, free admission, all are welcome!
#tamarahonaman
#jewelrydesigner
Join us!!!
Win your ticket!
Iām excited to be presenting at the Project X Clay Summit held virtually on March 20th
and! I have 2 tickets to giveaway!
Hereās how to enter:
š¬ Comment below
šÆ Tag ONE friend who might be interested in attending.
šBe sure youāre following me and @clayrevolution
š Want more entries? Comment again and tag a different friend
(You can enter as many times as youād like ā just ONE tag per comment!)
āØ BONUS ENTRY: Share this post to your stories and tag me so I can see it!
š” Imagine spending the day learning, connecting, and getting inspired together āØ
I cannot wait to share what Iāll be teachingā¦ and I would LOVE to see one of you in the audience!
Giveaway closes on Monday, March 16 - 11pm EST
Winner announced on Tuesday, March 17th āļø š
(This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram/Meta)
Thank you @clayrevolution for the tickets to shareš
GNO!!!
Girls night outāØ
So fun hosting this creative group of women for a special event. All new to jewelry making, they each made personalized designs and wore them out of the studio the same day.
Thank you @joannmoyart and to your friends for choosing to spend time with me @springcitymillstudios
Iām booking April- June events now. Comment āGNOā and Iāll DM you information so we can get something on the calendar.
#tamarahonaman
#mixedmediamaker
#jewelryinstructor
The journey home šµš¬š«š”
So thankful for travel mercies today. Wishing everyone else safe travels and just as warm a welcome as I received.
@remington_remy_rem_boxer gave me his best welcome song and all the love anyone could ask for.
Iāll just unpack tomorrow.
#tucsongemshow
#tamarahonaman
#jewelryinstructor
#jewelrydesigner