Introduction

Introduction

Learn how to combine chip inlay with impression dies, soldered overlays, and more! In this comprehensive course, you’ll discover the tools and materials needed for crushed-stone inlay, safety concerns, how to choose an appropriate metal form to inlay your stone into, how to prepare it for inlay, inlay techniques, proper finishing, and more! See examples made with a variety of inlay materials, and learn how to make a tiny, forged spoon to use when adding crushed stone to your metal. With the purchase of this class, you will receive:

  • Over 1.5 hours of video instruction.

  • 10 chapters with 19 video and pictographic lessons.

  • Full-color downloadable 11-page written instructions.

  • Resource list for where to source inlay materials.

  • Student discount from the main source of crushed stone used in the class.

  • Troubleshooting information.

  • Lifetime access to class contents.

  • Special offer: May 26-June 1, 2025, visit PotterUSA.com for a variety of impression dies that work well for inlay!

Chip Inlay

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Introduction

  • Introduction7

Tools and Supplies

  • Video: Tools and Supplies
  • Inlay Tools and Supplies8
  • Inlay Materials5
  • Student Discount from Purple Door Alchemy1

Safety

  • Safety

Choosing Dies for Inlay

  • Video: Choosing Dies for Inlay2
  • Metal Form Options for Inlay1

Preparing Metal for Inlay

  • Video: Preparing the Metal1
  • Preparing the Metal

Inlay Instructions

  • Video: Inlay Instructions8
  • Adding Inlay: Part 13
  • Adding Inlay: Part 22

Alternative Materials

  • Video: Ring Inlay2
  • Video: Crushed Stone and Enamel Powder
  • Video: Meteorite Shavings, Metal Foil, and Glow Powder6
  • Video: Glass Beads and Enamel Powder

Make a Mini Spoon for Inlay

  • Make a Mini Spoon for Inlay2

Troubleshooting

  • Inlay Troubleshooting

Resources

  • Where to Find Inlay Supplies6

Written Instructions

  • Chip Inlay Instructions PDF