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Copper Clay Leaf Charms

Copper Clay Leaf Charms

Tammy Powley
One of the cool things about working with metal clay is that you can easily make charms, pendants, and other components to add to your jewelry designs like these Copper Clay Leaf Charms.

To make the charms, you will need the following:

Kiln (preferably a programmable one)
1 - 4 inch metal pan with lid
1 Metal clay removal fork
Activated carbon granules
Copper Clay
Olive oil
6 playing cards
Metal clay hand tools and carving tools such as a roller and work surface
30mm x 15mm Leaf-shaped cutter
Fine sandpaper
Burnishing brush
Polisher (such as a polishing kit or magnetic polisher)
Craft knife
Jeweler's file

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