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What is Precious Metal Clay? Precious Metal Clay, PMC, is an exciting material
developed and patented in the 1990s by Mitsubishi Materials of Japan.
Microscopic particles of silver are mixed with a moist binder to create
a material that has the feel and working properties of modeling clay.
Using simple tools, objects are easily given shape, texture, and
character. After air-drying, the objects are heated to temperatures
approaching the melting point of the metal, where the particles fuse
together to make a dense, fully metallic object. Fired PMC work can be
polished, soldered, enameled, and enjoyed like any other silver item.
PMC is available in three different versions of silver and in a 22k
gold alloy.
Valerie trained to Diploma level at the Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery in the craft of metal clay work. Presently Valerie can offer classes to teach you to make the following bespoke fine silver jewellery itemsRings using flat panel and continous techniquesPaper clay weaving for earrings and pendants Setting Dichroic glass pendants into clayBead making, including hollow formsPendants including making from a natural leaf, a found object, Setting cabouchon gems into pendants
Earrings with or without crystals including making your own earring wires and hooksIf you wish to book a class with me please email me: valerieanne.evans@gmail.com or phone 01273 724949
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