What is a PMC sheet?
This Precious Metal Clay (PMC) sheet is as flexible and foldable as paper. It can be draped or woven for intricate designs and can even be used for origami folding. Sheet measures 6 x 6cm, approximately 0.5mm thick (thicker sheets can be made by moistening two sheets with water and pressing together)
Does precious metal clay tarnish?
As well as wearing PMC charms all day every day, not even taking them off to dye my hair let alone shower, they remain tarnish free and the PMC failures in my scrap pot are similarly free from tarnish.
Is Precious Metal Clay real silver?
Precious Metal Clay (PMC) As a solid-phase sintered product of a precious metal powder used to form a precious metal article, the material consists of microscopic particles of pure silver or fine gold and a water-soluble, non-toxic, organic binder that burns off during firing.
How long does it take for metal clay to dry?
Natural dry At least 24 hours at room temperature.
How do you make a metal clay ring?
How To Make A PMC Ring
- Measure out the size of your PMC ring.
- Add 15% to your original measurement.
- Roll out your precious metal clay.
- Cut the clay.
- Leave your ring to dry.
- Tidy edges and neaten cut-outs.
- Now you’re ready for the firing process.
- Brush and polish.
What is the difference between PMC and Art Clay?
The difference is not in the ingredients but in the shape of the particles. Original PMC is made with flake‑like particles that allow room for the binder, which gives the material its workability. PMC+ is made with a particle with more neatly defined edges.
Can you put metal clay in pickle?
Precious Metal Clay or Art Clay is metallurgically just like other metals but structurally a little more porous. Because of its porosity, Precious Metal Clay or Art Clay objects can retain pickle unless they are thoroughly rinsed.
Can a jeweler use PMC for metal clay?
For jewelers new to working with metal clay and need a simple way to get started, we offer a selection of kits designed for PMC ® —the advanced PMC ® kit with kiln is a great option. Did you know there are findings you can use with your metal clay?
What kind of clay is used in Rio Grande?
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 torches, you need to create incredible metal clay designs. Does silver clay spark your imagination? We carry PMC3 ™ and PMC Flex for creating fine silver jewelry.
What’s the best way to texture metal clay?
Use a hot glue gun to create unique texture sheets. Hot glue is inexpensive, hardens quickly, and can be drizzled, dotted, swirled, etc., over coated paper, coated cardstock, vinyl wallpaper, or cured sheets of polymer clay to create dimensional designs that can be impressed into metal clay or polymer clay.
What kind of clay is used to make a locket?
Fine silver and 24k gold foil box locket pendant, textured with tear-away textures. Because metal clay shrinks 8%–30% during the sintering process (depending on the type and formula of metal clay used), the texture of a piece is more pronounced after firing.