Precious Metal Clay looks and feels much like ordinary sculpting or porcelain clay. What makes Precious Metal Clay so fantastic is that it consists of extremely fine particles of pure metal (silver or gold), dust, mixed with a non-toxic organic binder and water. The clay burns away during firing, leaving you with a fine silver piece, which can be hallmarked. PMC and Art Clay are both Precious Metal Clays manufactured by different companies. This course is suitable for complete beginners.

The course includes the basic techniques in handling, shaping, drying, firing and finishing the clay. Learn about ring making, make a fine silver replica of a natural leaf, produce a hollow bead and learn stone setting techniques unique to this form of jewellery making. Learn how to give your pieces a professional finish. A pendant and earring set may also be produced. Learn to torch-fire a piece and learn how to programme the kiln for firing the clay.

Course members will be working with Precious Metal Clay and Paste, and Precious Metal Clay Slow Dry Clay. There will also be an opportunity to try working with a syringe filled with precious metal clay.

For £50.00 (£75.00 for courses from 1st August due to increase in cost from suppliers)we will be providing a pack containing the material used during your course which includes;

There will also be the opportunity to purchase additional clay, paste, syringes and stones.

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