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  Buy or learn about Precious Metal Clay 

PMC ,PMC+,PMC3 and Art Clay Silver
Silver Clay is a combination of water, binders, and small particles of either silver or gold. It is molded into a desired shape then heated in a kiln to remove the binder and fuse the metal powder into a solid form. The result retains all the marks of the maker, transformed into a precious and durable object. Learn more click here

 
   
PMC Gold clay 22kNew 22k GOLD Clay from PMC

This 22 karat material is an alloy of 91.7% gold and 8.3% silver, refined into microscopic particles that fuse at relatively low temperatures. This unique combination provides rich yellow color and unusual strength. PMC Gold can be used alone, or as a decorative element on silver items.
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PMC3 25 grams of precious metal clay

Fire to 1200f for 20 min.
Shrinks 12.5%

PMC3
Due to falling silver market New low prices!
"River of Gold" Art Clay Silver Paper with Accent Gold
AGS 24K Gold paint- brush on and fire! A easy way to accent your work with real 24K gold.
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Purple Gold by Ron Diegle
Purple gold is an 18K compound of gold with other metals.  Its color is natural and not the result of any type of coloration.
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New Art Clay Silver 650 Slow dry silver clay is precious!
 
Aura22 gold paint from Precious Metal Clay.
Aura22 gold paint
New  Keum-boo firing
instructions click here!
 

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 PMC guide
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This guide covers Precious Metal Clay and Silver Clay and Art clay silver and gold.

Precious Metal Clay and Art Clay Silver types to choose3 types graphic, Clay, slip, syringe,and paper too... types of precious metal clay.

Clay Type-The standard product of Precious metal clay. Most of molding work is done with this type. Shape and mold the clay just as you would work with ceramic clay.

  • PMC original is a much larger lump of clay than PMC+, however it's fired weight is almost the same (1oz.). It is soft and buttery to work with. Shrinks 29%, fires to .999 fine silver

  • PMC+ and Art clay fires harder and shrinks less than Original PMC. It is a little less plastic to work with. PMC+ shrinks 12%, fires .999 pure silver.

  • PMC (and Art Clay 650) . The primary difference is in its firing
    temperature which is significantly lower than the other versions. PMC3
    can be fired at three time/temp settings: 10 minutes at 1290 F (700 C)
    20 minutes at 1200 F (650 C) 30 minutes at 1110 F (600 C.) Art Clay 650 is fired to 1200 for 30 Min.

(Click here to read about the 3 types)

 Paste Type (PMC3) (Art clay 650)
Glue unfired PMC pieces together.
Fill in cracks of unfired pieces.
Draw patterns.
Paint directly onto leaves, paper, etc. using the “rubbed  transfer” technique.

Syringe Type (PMC3)-(Art clay 650) Create fine detail by applying the
silver through the syringe tip

Paper Type (PMC+)- for origami or other folding techniques.

Download the PDF version of the PMC guide click here!

 

 

 

 

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