This is a great first project for those wanting to explore precious metal clay. Very few tools are needed and only a small amount of clay. The project can be made with any form of PMC or Art Clay Silver lump clay, and can be fired with a torch or in a kiln.
Making molds for precious metal clay is easy. Using RTV mold materials such as MegaMold and Sculpey Mold Maker, you can make low cost molds from almost anything you want to pick up texture from or duplicate.
Get started soldering! Soldering is easy when you have the right tools. This video will show you what you need for soldering silver and gold, including PMC silver clay.
This video shows you how to make flexible clay. This is a clip from the new DVD by Hadar Jacobson, Workshop at Textures Studio available through www.cooltools.us You'll see how make the clay and then make a pair of folded earrings. A great technique and a great project!
This video will show you how to solder a sterling silver jump ring to a sterling silver bezel cup to be used as a very simple bail. This easy project will show you the importance of fitting parts together.
This is Part 2 of a first project for those wanting to explore precious metal clay. Very few tools are needed and only a small amount of clay. The project can be made with any form of PMC or Art Clay Silver lump clay, and can be fired with a torch or in a kiln.
