Where to See My Work

You can see examples of my metal clay work in the following places…

Exceptional Work in Metal Clay Calendar 2024

My piece, ‘Penannular Style Brooch’ was included in the AMCAW Exceptional Work in Metal Clay Calendar in 2024.

Exceptional Work in Metal Clay Calendar 2023

My piece, ‘Abandoned Citadel’ was on the cover of the AMCAW Exceptional Work in Metal Clay Calendar in 2023.

Exceptional Work in Metal Clay Calendar 2022

My hollow form brooch was included in the AMCAW Exceptional Work in Metal Clay Calendar in 2022.

Superbly Sintered: Masterful Designs in Metal Clay Exhibition 2022

A piece of my work was juried into this international exhibition which is online and also in person at the 2022 AMCAW Conference in Pittsburgh. This piece is called Water Djinni Amulet and you can see a bit about how it was made on the link below. It’s the first of a set of four amulets featuring the elementals – earth, air, fire and water.

Exceptional Work in Metal Clay Calendar 2021

My piece, ‘Mermaid’s Garden’ was included in the AMCAW Exceptional Work in Metal Clay Calendar in 2022.

Metal Clay Jewellery Workshop 2015

Four of my tutorials are in this book by Sian Hamilton. It is packed with tutorials previously published in Making Jewellery Magazine.

The Ganoksin Project

Six of my pieces were juried into this online exhibition from The Ganoksin Project

Night City Pin by Julia Rai

Metal Patination Techniques for Jewelers and Metalsmiths

One of my pieces was included in Matthew Runfola’s book.

The Metal Clay Techniques Book

Three of my pieces were included in Sue Heaser’s book The Metal Clay Techniques Book

Contemporary Metal Clay Rings Book

Two of my pieces were included in Hattie Sanderson’s book Contemporary Metal Clay Rings

Metal Clay and Color Book

One of my pieces was included in Metal Clay and Color compiled by Mary Wohlgemuth for Kalmbach Books

Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers Book

Two pieces of my work are included in Elizabeth Bone’s book, Silversmithing for Jewelry Makers.

The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewellery 2012

My enamelled pearl earrings were included in the Calendar this year. 

Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry Calendar 2012

Julia Rai in the PMC Guild Annual 2011

My Saul Bell Design Award entry was selected for the PMC Guild Annual 2011.

Sunstone Necklace by Julia Rai

Art Clay World Mexico Launch 2011

I am proud to be a supporter of Iliana Carrillo and Rosa Martha Celorio Aceves who have set up Art Clay World in Mexico. They asked me if they could use images of my work in the publicity and I was very happy to give permission for this. Here’s the flyer for the launch with an image of my bracelet included.

Art Clay World Mexico Launch 2011

Etsy Metal Clay Blog

I was interviewed by Evelyn Pelati Dombkowski for this Etsy blog. 

Julia Rai

New Directions Metal Clay Book

My Cityscape Bracelet, Pod Ring and Destiny Brooch were chosen to be part of the Crafthaus New Directions: Powder Metallurgy (Metal Clay) in a Sheet Metal World exhibit.

The Art and Design of Metal Clay JeweIry Calendar 2011

I was asked to be part of the jury for this Calendar in 2011. My nesting rings are on the back cover.

Art and Design of Metal Clay JeweIry Calendar 2011

The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry Calendar 2010

My Mayan Bead was featured on the front cover of the 2010 calendar.

The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry Calendar 2010

Cultural Messages – Symbolism through the Ages

This juried exhibition was displayed as part of the PMC Conference 2010 at Purdue University, W. Lafayette, Indiana in July and August 2010. The Mayan Bead and Mandala Box were both on display.

Hinged Mandela box by Julia Rai

PMC Guild Annual 2009, Exceptional Work in Metal Clay

The Spoon with Keum Boo was on the back cover of the 2009 PMC Guild Annual.

Spoon by Julia Rai