Wear clay, it's abundant

Clay by Shay Jewelry started in Banks, a small river town in the mountains of Idaho. Shay Woodhouse, the designer of Clay by Shay, is a potter and a painter with a devotion to creativity, sustainability, and time spent outdoors. Clay by Shay is loved by many, but especially loved by kayakers, surfers, rock climbers and backpackers.  Shay’s pieces are colorful, inclusive, and timeless. 

Our jewelry is handmade by a small studio of creative women in Boise, Idaho. We use stoneware, porcelain and earthenware clay, our designs are naturally waterproof, durable, and plastic-free. We offer an adventure-proof promise, guaranteeing the life of each piece of jewelry we make, reducing waste through free repairs and offering peace of mind that our jewelry is truly made to last lifetimes.

  • Adventure-Proof

    • Lightweight
    • Waterproof
    • Durable
    • Free Repairs. Contact us for more information here..

  • Polymer-Free

    Polymer Clay is not Clay. Polymer clay is plastic. We use earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain clay bodies. Basically we use dirt. Its natural and abundant.

  • Low Impact

    • Low Waste
    • Recycled Clay
    • Reusable organic cotton jewelry bag
    • 100% recycled shipping materials

  • Women Owned & Operated

    • Handmade in Boise, Idaho by a small studio of creative women
    • Good tunes and vibrations in our workspace
    • Shop Dog Moby for general morale and joy
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  • Undeniable Quality

    Our work is made by hand with precision and consistency. We care about the details and consider our jewelry to be wearable art. Our work is worth it.

  • Feel Good

    When you wear clay, you feel good. You are comfortable, cute, and know that you are a part of an inclusive community. With our adventure-proof promise, you have no worries about pushing the limits. You can play hard, look good and feel good!  It’s empowering to feel good. 

  • We Actually Care 4 Real

    We are committed to using sustainable materials and practices. We are committed to our community. We hold ourselves accountable, and do our part with honesty and humility to actively cultivate a positive, inclusive environment.

  • Better & Better

    We are life long learners and hope to always improve our designs. Aside from the clay work we believe in pursuing personal growth and supporting the personal growth of those around us.

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