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  • Re: Shrinkage problems when attaching fine silver bezel wire to pmc base

    Hi! I'm sure you are realizing the problem -- the metal clay is shrinking and the Fine Silver wire is not. Shrinkage becomes more of a problem with larger pieces. To use your existing FS wire try this method I developed for myself Before you begin make sure the stone can come in and out of the bezel...
    Posted to Metal clay (Forum) by gagedesigns on 10-18-2008
  • First Greater Philadelphia Metal Clay Chapter Meeting

    Please join us at Chester Springs Studio in Historic Yellow Springs on April 26th for the first meeting of the Greater Philadelphia PMC Guild. The meeting will be from 10am-2pm. Please bring metal clay pieces to show. We will be having some demonstrations, as well as some open studio time. Feel free...
    Posted to Metal clay (Forum) by gagedesigns on 04-08-2008
  • Re: PMC vs. Metal Clay

    "Metal clay" is a generic term for a material made of microscopic particles of precious metal held together with organic binders and water to create a clay-like substance. When the metal clay is fired at high temperatures, the metal particles sinter into solid metal, and the organic binders...
    Posted to Metal clay (Forum) by MSchindel on 03-15-2008
  • Books, Classes...

    I was wondering what the best books are for teaching yourself how to work with metal clay. I am very interested in learning. Also, any good classes in the Indianapolis area? Any tips are welcome. And could anyone share what supplies and tools to get and which ones to avoid. Any word would be appreciated...
    Posted to Metal clay (Forum) by Black Ant Beads on 03-07-2008
  • Jewelry by the month

    Hi! I just finished a neat jewelry calendar and I wanted to share. It was one of those projects that left me hairless, but the final effort was worth it. What makes it so neat is all the contributions I received from other artists. Here is a preview ... Thanks for looking. Holly Gage For more details...
    Posted to Show us your work (Forum) by gagedesigns on 12-04-2007
  • The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry 2008

    Hi Everyone! I just finished a new Jewelry Calendar and I'd love your feedback. The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry 2008 features fine silver jewelry from some of today's most innovative jewelry artists. Each page beautifully illustrates what can be done with this revolutionary new material...
    Posted to Metal clay (Forum) by gagedesigns on 12-04-2007
  • SYNERGY I: Moving Forward/Looking Back

    National Polymer Clay Guild Conference 2008 SYNERGY I: Moving Forward/Looking Back Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, Maryland Thursday – Saturday February 21-23, 2008 (Same time and location as the American Crafts Council Show) Join teachers and artists from the polymer clay, metal clay, jewelry...
    Posted to Going to a show? (Forum) by PenguinTrax on 07-28-2007
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