Precious metal clay is a synthetic material developed by mitsubishithat is increasingly becoming popular with both jewellers and potters. The clay is then molded into its desired cool shape, and dried. See more ideas about metal clay, clay and precious metal clay. Inside, youll explore a range of techniques including forming hinges and beads. Create strong, highquality designs filled with you own style using the fine silver precious metal clay pmc3, 6. See more ideas about precious metal clay, metal clay and clay. When the material is fired,the water in the suspension burns off and a solid silver objectremains. Art clay silver and copper silver clay and all metal clay.
This book describes how to work with pmc, including firing and finishing, and includes a set. For those starting out or looking for a good all round clay that can be fired with a torch or in a kiln we recommend pmc flex. While it can be tumbled in a tumbler to give it a high gloss shine, it still needs contrast to bring out the design and give the piece depth and beauty. Metal clay combines small particles of gold, silver, copper, or bronze with a claylike binder and water. Award winning books and new ideas for creating arts and craft projects. Metal clay supply provides a huge variety of metal clay products to artists of all skill levels. The material consists of microscopic particles of pure silver or fine gold powder and a watersoluble, nontoxic, organic binder which burns off during firing. We stock a range of books which cover the uses and.
The clay is composed of 120 micron sized silver particles, organic binders, and water. When the material is fired, the water in the suspension burns off and a solid silver object. Everything you need for jewellery making metal clay, resin, tools, and equipment. Working with precious metal clay jewellery handbooks. When art clay silver is taken out of the package, it is a slightly moist lump of clay image 1. Buy working with precious metal clay spi by tim mccreight isbn. Precious metal clay is made from fine silver dust in a binder that can be used just like ordinary clay. When fired at 1650 degrees for two hours, pmc3 is the strongest fine silver metal clay available. How to make silver charms from metal clay for personalized handcrafted jewelry gifts. Because the clay is a sterling silver alloy, one of its best attributes is its post firing strength, in comparison to fine silver. After years of experimentation the first patents were awarded in the early 1990s with many additional materials joining the family of products. Buy precious metal clay silver clay the pmc studio ltd. Sherri haab is an author, product designer and certified instructor of metal clay.
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Packed full of the latest news, innovations and developments in the world of metal clay, it inspired, informed and entertained readers. If you have a kiln and are looking for strengh and durability in your keepsake and fingerprint jewellery we recommend pmc onefire 950 sterling. Welcome to the pmc studio, the official distributor of precious metal clay pmc silver clay. The resulting material can be used to make jewelry as easily as shaping polymer clay. Introduction to precious metal clay from wardell publications art glass introduces precious metal clay, one of the most remarkable developments in silver and gold metal working since lost wax casting was developed thousands of years ago.
Or create designs and accents on your silver clay designs as freely and easily as brushing paint onto a canvas with aura 22 gold solution. Precious metal clay techniques by tim mccreight waterstones. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Society of american silversmiths precious metal clay. Metal clay is a crafting medium consisting of very small particles of metal such as silver, gold, bronze, or copper mixed with an organic binder and water for use in making jewelry, beads and small sculptures. Kits that are especially designed for your precious metal clay work. It is molded by hand into a desired shape then heated in a kiln or torch to remove the binder and fuse the metal powder into a solid form. She is highly regarded as a generous teacher and as an innovator in the combination of these materials.
Buy precious metal clay techniques 01 by mccreight, tim isbn. Ez960 is a great, all purpose metal clay with excellent working properties. Shop a wide selection of bronze clay, copper clay, and precious metal clay, as well as the tools, equipment and findings you need to bring your metal clay designs to life. Synopsis precious metal clay pmc is a material for jewellers and craft people which is as easy to manipulate as polymer clay, but when it is fired, the resulting object is 99. These silver alloys, along with their fine silver counterparts, offer the modern metal clay artist a large range of silver products to choose from, depending upon the needs of the artist and the jewelry created. It features a finer, smoother composition thats easy to. Precious metal clay discover our large range of fine and sterling silver clays. Techniques are taught through 50 projects of increasing complexity, projects that range from earrings to rings to accessories like a thimble, spoon and tea strainer. Precious metal clay in mixed media from wardell publications art glass introduces an innovative process from precious metal clay that combines the playfulness of clay with the value and permanence of pure silver and 24k gold. We have been providing stellar service and one of the broadest selections of products in the metal clay industry since 2001. Once the clay is completely dry it can then be filed, carved, and sanded. With stepbystep projects and a sparkling range of inspirational ideas, learn how to create beautiful beads, pendants, charms. Her widely exhibited jewelry, combining precious metal clay with polymer clay and metalsmithing, is distinguished by elegant design, resonant color, and attention to detail.
For many jewelry makers who have dreamed of working with metal but have had nightmares about using the torch, metal clay, also called precious metal clay pmc and art clay, may be their dream come true keep in mind that while you dont need to use a torch to necessarily solder metals together, it can be helpful to know a little about metal work in order to clean and finish. Rio grande offers competitive pricing, excellent service, ordering convenience and fast product delivery. See more ideas about metal clay, metal clay jewelry and precious metal clay. Pmc silver clay is a combination of water, binders, and small particles of either silver or gold. Its made from extremely fine particles of metal, mixed with organic binders and water. Precious metal clay or pmc was developed in the early 1990s in japan by metallurgist dr. Working with precious metal clay is the first american book for artists and hobbyists who want to know more about this exciting new art material. There is one thing about precious metal clay pmc jewelry that is important to remember, the fine silver jewelry will have little contrast when it comes out of the kiln and cleaned. High to low most popular title manufacturer newest oldest availability 40 per page 80 per page 160 per page 240 per page 400 per page page of 1.
Whether you are an experienced metal clay artist or are just beginning to create works of art using metal clay, rio grande has the materials and tools, including kilns and. Silver clay books use silver or gold metal clay to make extraordinary jewelry. Mar 27, 2012 metal clay books and videos for jewelry artists. Model it, give it texture, shape it, and fire it as you would any other clay. Being uneducated in the formal jewelrymaking field of expertise, its all a big playpen for me, and i have been desperately searching for artistquality inspirations, and that is what i found in this luscious book on metal clay artisan styles.
Our pmc kit will supply you with all the necessary tools and supplies you will need to get started creating silver jewelry including 15g of pmc3 silver clay. Once fired, pmc flex can be hallmarked as sterling silver or fine silver just like pmc3. Rio grande jewelry making supplies for the best in jewelry findings and gemstones, tools, jewelry supplies and equipment, and the packaging and display items essential to the success of your jewellery business since 1944. Precious metal silver clay comes in all forms, from.
The complete technique guide by sue heaser, metal clay and color. Precious metal clay was developed by scientists working at the mitsubishi materials special products division in sanda, japan. View as grid list sort by titlesort by position name sku price set descending direction. The material can be shaped orattached to other materials as required. Whole books can be written about the wealth of opportunities that exist. The ultimate guide to setting gemstones in metal clay. This book is ideal for anyone who is just starting to work with precious metal clay and a great guide for the seasoned metal worker. Books on pmc, precious metal clay and jewelry making. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Metal clay is a magical clay that turns to pure silver when fired. Success was first achieved with gold, and later duplicated with silver. Once fired, the dust is transformed into hallmark quality silver which can be combined with gems and crystals to create truly unique jewellery and gifts. After drying, the clay can be fired in a variety of ways such as in a kiln. You shape it like modelling clay, leave it to dry, and then fire to burn off the binder youre left with solid silver or gold, sterling silver, bronze, or copper, depending on what clay you use. Combining the allure of metal clay jewelry with the threedimensional dynamism of. Polymer clay miniatures, polymer clay charms, charm jewelry.
Different metal clay formulas shrink at different rates and its important to take the shrinkage of the metal clay into account when embedding gemstones to fire in place. In fact, most of us remember when saying pmc brought only puzzled looks, and the term metal clay was nothing. I havent worked with pmc for long and found this book of all the books out there that had all the information you would want and need to get started. The material can be shaped or attached to other materials as required. With stepbystep projects and a sparkling range of inspirational ideas. For one, a decade ago there was no such thing as a metal clay community. Going far beyond most other metal clay books currently available, metal clay for jewelry makers covers basics and much more. Metal clay artist magazine was the only print publication in the world devoted entirely to metal clay.
For beginners and professional jewellery makers, creating quality clay jewellery couldnt be easier. Add the color and value of highkarat gold to your custom metal clay designs with 22k yellow gold pmc our strongest variety of pmc. Wonderful jewelry handmade with precious metal clay, polymer, semiprecious stones, glass and crystal. Art clay silver clay, copper and gold, goldie clay, metal adventures copprclay and bronzclay, premo sculpey polymer clay. Originating in japan in 1990, metal clay can be shaped just like any soft clay, by hand or using molds. Precious metal clay is a synthetic material developed by mitsubishi that is increasingly becoming popular with both jewellers and potters. The site features a metal clay gallery and projects. Unfollow precious metal clay to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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