FAQs

None. Metal clay behaves like modelling clay until the moment you fire it. The guide takes you from the first press to the final polish, and most people finish their first piece in a single afternoon.

No kiln, no workshop. You fire with the small setup on your own table. A clear table, daylight and 90 minutes are enough.

No. Everything you need for your first ring is in the box — from the ring gauge to the agate burnisher — plus a step-by-step illustrated guide.

Both come in one Atelaye box. The Starter Kit holds 7 g of silver clay, one gemstone set and the tools for one maker. The Duo holds 2 × 7 g of clay (14 g in total), two gemstone sets and selected tools doubled, for making together.

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Rings, pendants, charms, ear pieces, small keepsakes — anything you can shape by hand at that scale. Many people begin with a simple band or a fingerprint pendant.

A little clay holds plenty of possibility. Each 7 g pouch is typically enough to make one simple ring, depending on your ring size and the width and thickness of your design. A smaller, slimmer ring may leave enough clay for a tiny charm, while a larger or chunkier design will need more.

For your first creation, we recommend planning one ring per pouch and letting any leftover clay inspire your next little detail.

Yes. After firing, the binder has burned away and what remains is 99.9% fine silver — purer than sterling. It can be polished, worn and cared for like any other silver piece.

Silver clay combines fine silver particles, an organic binder and water. Shape it while it is soft; after correct firing, the binder burns away and the silver particles fuse into 999 fine silver.

Yes, when used as described. You fire on the ceramic bowl included in the box, on a heat-safe surface, in a ventilated room. The piece is small and the firing takes about five minutes.

Keep unused clay tightly sealed and protected from air to prevent it from drying out. Follow the care instructions supplied with your pouch.

A set holds eight small stones. A statement stone is one larger stone: oval 9 × 11 mm or emerald cut 8 × 10 mm. The Duo gives you two sets, The Trio three, in any mix.

Yes. Choose one colour for each set: set 1 and set 2 for The Duo, set 1 to set 3 for The Trio. Repeats are allowed.

Only fire a stone when its supplied specifications explicitly confirm compatibility with your clay, temperature and firing method. Otherwise, use a suitable setting after firing. Follow the instructions for both the clay and the stones.

The interactive view illustrates colour and a faceted cut. It is not a scan or a size reference. Colour can vary with lighting and your screen.

Your order ships from our atelier in Greece, ready for a little making time.

European Union: standard delivery takes approximately 5–8 business days after dispatch. Standard shipping is free on orders of €159 or more.

United States: standard delivery takes approximately 5–8 business days after dispatch. Standard shipping is free on orders of US$199 or more.

Need it sooner? Available express options, estimated delivery times and shipping costs are shown at checkout. Delivery times are estimates and may vary by destination. US orders may take longer if delayed by customs.

Orders delivered outside the EU, including to the United States, are sent Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Import duties and taxes for the original delivery are included in the price you pay, so you should not have to pay these charges separately on arrival.

Email info@atelaye.com within 14 days after delivery with your order number, your name and the items you wish to return. You don’t need to give a reason. We’ll reply with a return reference and shipping instructions, and you then have a further 14 days to send the items back.

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For a change-of-mind return, you pay the return shipping. From the EU, you can request a DHL return label from us for €15, which we deduct from your refund, or arrange your own shipping. From outside the EU, please arrange and pay for your own return label.

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Email info@atelaye.com with your order number and details of the issue — photos help. We’ll help you with the right remedy and arrange any necessary return shipping at our expense.

We refund to your original payment method within 14 days after receiving your withdrawal notice. We may wait until the items are back with us or you have sent us proof of postage, whichever comes first. Your payment provider may take a little longer to show it in your account.