Basic tools needed to work with precious metal clay
http://www.helium.com/items/1347170-pmc-tools
I recently took a PMC (precious metal clay) class. It was not my first experience with the medium and it will not be my last. I have begun collecting tools and supplies to be able to work with this medium on my own. In doing so, I have begun a list of the tools and supplies I like the most and the reasons why.
Introduction to working with precious metal clay
http://www.helium.com/items/1338574-metal-clay
PMC is short for precious metal clay. Basically, it is a clay medium that has silver particles suspended within its make up. You can mold it and shape it into jewelry pieces as well as other applications. These applications seem to be only limited by your creativity. Be warned, it does dry out quickly and there is a bit of a learning curve to work with the clay because of it’s drying.
Color Applications for Jewelry that Are Out of the Box
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1496912/color_applications_for_jewelry_that.html?cat=24
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1496912/color_applications_for_jewelry_that.html?cat=24
Non-traditional ideas to add color to silver metal jewelry.
Kitchen Items Double for Metal Clay Work
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1461415/kitchen_items_double_for_metal_clay.html
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1461415/kitchen_items_double_for_metal_clay.html
Here is a list of kitchen items that could be useful for metal clay jewelry making.
Important Tools for PMC
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1419695/important_tools_for_pmc.html?cat=24
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1419695/important_tools_for_pmc.html?cat=24
Everyone has their favorites, here is a list of the PMC tools I find most important.
An art medium that combines traditional ceramics and jewelry making techniques in a unique way.
