Getting Started with Silver Clay

Posted On 26 July 2010 by on General, Tips

Silver Clay, Art Clay Silver, Precious Metal Clay, PMC – whatever name you call it, this magical product is revolutionizing the world of jewelry making.

Basically, microscopic particles of pure silver (or gold) are embedded into an organic binder.

This creates a putty-like clay which can be molded, stamped, impressed, cut, extruded, sculpted, rolled, brushed, etc., into whatever shape or form you desire.

After drying, the clay is then fired, either with a torch or a kiln. During firing, the organic binder burns away, all the metal molecules bond (sinter), and the finished piece of pure silver or gold is left.

There is a 9-15% shrinkage factor depending on which clay you use. Stones and glass can be set into the clay and fired in place as well.

[ by Lis-el Crowley ]

2 Responses to “Getting Started with Silver Clay”

  1. louboutin says:

    June 24th, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    … {christian louboutin egypte|escarpin christian louboutin pas cher|christian louboutin vente|magasins christian louboutin paris|christian louboutin miami|christian louboutin prix chaussures|christian louboutin livre|christian louboutin pompe aubur…

    http://dustinbrunz.yesblog.ru/...

  2. Chantelle says:

    June 26th, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    really…

    Fat women and girls always worried because of their ugly shaped bodies. They want to wear expensive and stylish outfits . http://dcgtumk.poker-blogs.fr/ but they can not wear these outwears…

Leave a Reply