by Emma Gordon | May 17, 2016 | Commercial, Silver Clay Information, Silver clay training
Trying out the MetalClays Bead Builder This month I have been trying out a new product that I was thinking about stocking in my shop. I played with *ahem worked with* the MetalClays Bead Builder. I love trying out new things silver clay related and I have been looking...
by Emma Gordon | Mar 30, 2016 | Silver Clay Information, Silver clay training
Let’s talk about Mirror Finishing Silver Clay I get asked this a lot from my students and subscribers about how to get a mirror finish on Silver Clay. There seems to be a lot of talk (and competition!) between makers about it and a lot of importance placed on...
by Emma Gordon | Jun 22, 2015 | Commercial, Silver Clay Information, Silver clay training
Using Bezel Cups in Silver Clay I like to use bezel cups in my silver clay jewellery sometimes. They are handy wee things that come in a variety of sizes and because they are fine silver you can fire them in place with silver clay. They can also be soldered onto a...
by Emma Gordon | Oct 9, 2014 | Silver Clay Information
Working with PMC Flex I have spent some time working with this new clay and I thought I would share my personal experiences with you. I must stress that these are only my opinions and you will no doubt find out for yourself whether these apply to you, but hopefully...
by Emma Gordon | Sep 24, 2014 | Commercial, Silver Clay Information
PMC Flex So Mitsubishi have released a new product and we’ve just started selling it here, in our shop. But what’s all the fuss about? Have you heard? This clay remains flexible once it’s dry. It’s a little bit disconcerting but once you get your head round it, then...
by Emma Gordon | May 21, 2014 | Silver Clay Information
PMC 960 Well it has been a couple of months since Celie Fago announced her latest ‘discovery’; namely by combining equal amounts of PMC3 and PMC Sterling, you create a new clay which has more strength and durability like Sterling but does not require the pesky 2 stage...