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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. It is a fun material to work with and is one of the worlds fastest growing hobbies largely due to the quick and easy learning curve. The 21 projects in this book were carefully selected to demonstrate the versatility of PMC and release the artist imagination to explore the capabilities...
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Artist Xuella Arnold demonstrates how precious metal clay can be used alongside traditional methods of jewelry making, and combined with a range of natural and manmade materials to create truly unique designs. You'll find a variety of step-by-step projects along with inspirational ideas to develop your own designs. The book contains an introduction to the tools of the trade and types of clay, as well as step-by-step instructions for mastering precious metal clay techniques such as cutting, molding...
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Introduction To Precious Metal Clay (instructions For Creating Fine Silver Or Gold Jewelry Using This Material) (paperback) - By Maryann Devos
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Precious metal clay is an exciting new material made from fine silver dust in a binder that can be used just like ordinary modeling clay. However, once fired, the silver dust fuses together to become pure silver. This unique and versatile material gives crafters of all levels the opportunity to design and create unique silver jewelry--a technique once reserved only for trained silversmiths.Artist Xuella Arnold demonstrates how precious metal clay can be used alongside traditional methods of jewelry making, and combined with a range of natural and manmade materials to create truly unique designs.
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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. An easy to understand teaching style is presented in this step by step book to guide crafters through the process of hand forming this remarkable clay material to produce distinctive silver and gold jewelry. Artist and instructor MaryAnn Devos uses 18 engaging projects to impart...
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Precious Metal Clay-1oz. Firing Temperature: 900°C (1650°F). Melting Point: 960°C (1762°F). Shrinkage: 28 30%. Modeling materials (composed of micro-fine pure silver powder, water and an organic binder) that have the working properties of clay easy to work, shape, roll, press, carve, hollow, etc. When fired in a kiln, PMC becomes a hard, fine silver (0.999) metal object, bead or sculpture that can be filed, drilled, sawed or polished.
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Pendants. Earrings. Rings. Beads. Other jewelry. Accessories & objects. Technical tips. Tools you can make.
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Registrations are accepted in the order received. A student is registered when the student submits the class information (name, address, class date and location, etc.) accompanied with the payment of the class fee. This payment can be in the form of a credit card number, check, money order or cash, payable to PMC Connection in US dollars. Checks, money orders and cash will be deposited at the time of registration. Students may transfer from one class to another with no penalty as long as the dates...
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The Alchemy of Precious Metal Clay
A pin by PMC artist and instructor Linda Kaye-Moses, using a scallop shell and coral for texturing. Photo: Evan Soldinger. Speed is one of PMC's most attractive characteristics. Not only stone setting but all facets of construction are swifter with the clay than working with solid metal. Heidi Lowe, one of McCreight's students at the Maine College of Art in Portland gives an impressive account of her experience...
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Precious Metal Clay, PMC, is an exciting material developed and patented in the 1990s by Mitsubishi Materials of Japan. Microscopic particles of silver are mixed with a moist binder to create a material that has the feel and working properties of modeling clay. Using simple tools, objects are easily given shape, texture, and character. After air-drying, the objects are heated to temperatures approaching the melting point of the metal, where the particles fuse together to make a dense, fully metallic...
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Mary Ann Devos has taught her master classes in Precious Metal Clay all over the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan since 1997. Her friendly and easy to understand teaching style is presented in this step-by-step book to guide crafters through the process of hand-forming this remarkable clay material to produce distinctive silver and gold jewelry. MaryAnn uses 18 engaging projects to impart a broad understanding of the fundamentals.
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Experience instant gratification with jewelry make of pure silver clay, a product made of pure silver powder, a binder & fluid which can be formed with fingers, & rollers to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Gold can be added for accent. Depending on the silver market one may expect to spend $200-$300 in addition to the lab fee. All-day sessions.
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Precious Metal Clay Silver in no Time with Linda Bernstein - Advanced Volume 1 - Learn techniques for combining PMC with Glass Enamel and Dichroic Glass. Bring the exciting color of glass to your PMC work. Create the contrast of silver with the brilliant colors of glass enamel or dichroic glass. Explained and demonstrated in this video is glass enamel on a stamped image, reverse stamp mold, Syringe cloisonne` and enamel fades as well as a fail proof sheet bezel for a dichroic glass cabochon.
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In this 4 week class students will learn the basic processes and techniques used to create work using precious metal clay. The first class students will begin by creating a carved relief pendant and a pair of matching Earrings. The second class we will make PMC3 rings which be completed by torch firing. In the third class students will create hollow bead pendants. The fourth class will focus on multiple ways of polishing and finishing the fired pieces to achieve the desired look including hand polishing...
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Description: This is an ultra thin form of PMC+ vary similar to a piece of paper. This paper like clay doesn't contain any water, so it remains workable for a long time after the package has been opened. PMC+ sheets can be folded into origami shapes, and used to simulate fabrics. As this material is very thin, it is most often used in combination with other clay types.
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Books. Introduction to Precious Metal Clay: Instructions for Creating Fine Silver or Gold Jewelry Using This Material
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This workshop will introduce you to an exciting jewelry material called PMC (Precious Metal Clay). PMC is a putty-like mixture of fine silver particles, water & a binder that makes it possible for almost anyone to make fine silver jewelry in a matter of hours. PMC can be molded, textured, & layered with simple tools to make pendants, rings, earrings, small sculpture ? in fact just about anything! The work is dried & fired in a kiln where the water & binder are driven off to leave a unique object...
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PMC can be fired in any kiln that will hold the correct temperature for the required time. A small programmable kiln is ideal. Set the work on ceramic bisque tiles, soft brick, or soldering pads. Irregular shapes should be supported on alumina hydrate or vermiculite - avoid breathing any fine dust. Inexpensive disposable saggers can be improvised from terra cotta flowerpots and saucers. After firing, PMC can be quenched or allowed to air cool. Do not quench work that contains non-metal implants like...
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Lot of Mini Dichroic Cabochons for Precious Metal Clay
Mixed lot of five dichroic mini cabochons for use with PMC/Art Clay Silver. Cabs measure 8-9 mm in diameter.
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Home > Metal Clay > Metal Clay Books > Pmc Decade: The First Ten Years of Precious Metal Clay
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Description: Carve your own original designs into rubber carving material to make press molds for Precious Metal Clay silver bezels. The molds can be used to produce multiple silver charms with raised edges that will allow you to fill the design with colorful opaque or transparent resin. The basics of metal clay will be covered in this 6 hour class. After firing and finishing the silver, you will learn how to properly mix and cure resin to fill your creations with. Make earrings, a pendant or...
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