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.
BRONZclay is bronze in clay form. Work it like modeling clay to create sculpture, jewelry and other objects, then fire it to transform it into a solid metal object. Start here to learn about this unique material.
This video clip will show you how to finish chain professionally and easily by soldering on sterling silver chain ends. This is just one way to finish a chain. Save by finishing chains yourself and get the custom sizes you need for your project...and a custom finish.
Make your own ring sizing pellets for sizing metal clay rings fast and easy with a ring pellet mold. Make all the ring sizing pellets you need for pennies apiece.
The Paragon SC series kilns are designed especially for firing precious metal clay. This video will show you how to program and use the Sentry Express 4.0 digital controller. It's easy, quick and gives you the most flexibility of any firing method.
This video will show you how to use the Textures Tube Adapter for the Makins(TM) Ultimate(R) Extruder and Stainless Steel edition extruders. Make seamless tubing using PMC or any other clay.
This video clip will show you how to make a ball on the end of a wire. A balled wire makes a very nice heapin. You can also hammer the ball flat to make headpins or pad for earrings. Balling wire is easy and quick. Be sure to watch our video on straightening wire. You should straighten your wire to harden it before making headpins.
The Alphadisc allows you to write your message in metal clay, polymer clay or any other type of clay. Use like a custom rubber stamp. The Alphadisc is available in normal and reverse letters so you can make a mold and produce raised lettering.
This video will show you how to refresh your clay once it begins to dry. As you work with the clay, naturally, it will dry. It's easy to add in moisture to make the clay fresh again. Watch!
The Excalibur is a great little torch for firing Precious Metal Clay and for small soldering tasks. This tutorial will show you how easy it is to light and use the torch.
