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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: 25 Gorgeous Designs for Jewelry and Gifts
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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Discover how versatile PMC silver jewelry clay can be. Learn to create with PMC and glass, enamel, ceramic, polymer, porcelain and fabric. Features 21 projects, step-by-step directions, and an inspiring artists' gallery. You will be amazed at all the creative possibilities! By PMC Expert Mary Ann Devos. Wardell Publications.
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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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Precious Metal Clay, for those not in the know, is a relatively new material. Fine silver particles are suspended in a secret organic binder which creates a pliable, claylike material. It can be worked just like clay. Upon firing in the kiln, the binder burns off leaving only the fine silver. Because it fires at a lower temp. than glass, the glass can be fired right in place. I make the glass pieces first, embellish the glass with the silver and then fire them ...
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Pendants. Earrings. Rings. Beads. Other jewelry. Accessories & objects. Technical tips. Tools you can make.
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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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Working with Precious Metal Clay
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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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Introduction to Precious Metal Clay
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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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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. 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. A large section called Technical Tips offers practical information on working, firing and finishing PMC, and a final chapter on tools shows some studio aids you can make for yourself. "Working with PMC...
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