• Originating in Japan in 1990, metal clay can be shaped just like any soft clay, by hand or using molds. (wikipedia.org)
  • You cannot fire pieces made over cork clay , paper or organic materials, or projects that include glass, ceramic, porcelain or sterling silver findings. (firemountaingems.com)
  • Metal clay is a crafting medium consisting of very small particles of metal such as silver, gold, bronze, or copper mixed with an organic binder and water for use in making jewelry, beads and small sculptures. (wikipedia.org)
  • Lump metal clay is sold in sealed packets to keep it moist and workable. (wikipedia.org)
  • Aussie Metal Clay - Origami Flex Clay is the first of its kind in lump form enabling you to roll out to the size you desire to work with. (aussiemetalclay.com)
  • You can also make mixed-media jewelry by creating pieces with a combination of polymer clay and other materials such as ribbons, metal beads and charms. (sculpey.com)
  • The contrast of the soft clay, against the hard metal gives these earrings an extra cool factor. (favecrafts.com)
  • Wood shapes are planted with alcohol-ink-stained polymer clay then topped with a sleek metal strip. (favecrafts.com)
  • Polymer clay is pliable, versatile and easy to work with, making it the perfect choice for beginners and professionals. (sculpey.com)
  • Whether you're starting out or looking for new ideas, we have numerous polymer clay projects for you to try. (sculpey.com)
  • When working with polymer clay of any type, proper preparation is essential. (sculpey.com)
  • Creating with Sculpey polymer clay is fun, with endless options of what you can make. (sculpey.com)
  • Most of our polymer clays are excellent for jewelry making. (sculpey.com)
  • Polymer clay is great for embellishing various items, including cards, scrapbooks, coffee mugs and planners. (sculpey.com)
  • Polymer clay can be molded into almost any shape, making it an excellent choice for creating an array of home decor pieces. (sculpey.com)
  • Sculpey offers several types of polymer clay for countless projects. (sculpey.com)
  • To get more inspiration, browse through our featured polymer clay tutorials. (sculpey.com)
  • Check our products to get started on your polymer clay projects! (sculpey.com)
  • Use Sculpey Premo™ clay to create earrings, pendants or bracelets. (sculpey.com)
  • Metal clay first came out in Japan in 1990 to allow craft jewelry makers to make sophisticated looking jewelry without the years of study needed to make fine jewelry. (wikipedia.org)
  • The clay can make a stunning frame for photos and cards, or breathe new life into your favorite coffee mug with personalized decorations. (sculpey.com)
  • You can mold your Sculpey clay into small lively creations and glue magnets on them once baked to make decorative refrigerator magnets. (sculpey.com)
  • In ancient Mesopotamia (5000 to 3500 BCE), for instance, it's believed that people used a number of natural substances, including clays, to make poultices-mixtures of clay and water (or other wet ingredients like tea) wrapped in thin cloth and applied to the body to relieve pain and inflammation. (scifidimensions.com)
  • We recommend that you do a test strips on each of the clays to make sure that the temperatures are right for your kiln, as each and every Kiln tends to run to their own specific temperature & this will need to be checked before you put a lot of work into a piece. (aussiemetalclay.com)
  • After drying, the clay can be fired in a variety of ways such as in a kiln, with a handheld gas torch, or on a gas stove, depending on the type of clay and the metal in it. (wikipedia.org)
  • This clay is fired open shelf on a raised hard ceramic kiln shelf at 913 °C (1,675 °F) for 2 hours, full ramp. (wikipedia.org)
  • The paste is painted onto the fired silver clay, then refired in a kiln, or with a torch or gas stove. (wikipedia.org)
  • ACS followed PMC Standard with their Art Clay Original clay (more like PMC+ than PMC Standard), which allows the user to fire with a handheld torch or on a gas hob. (wikipedia.org)
  • Use a fire block to set your dried Art Clay® project onto and have a fiber blanket available to help support your piece if it's concave or textured, or if you have any embedded gemstones that need to be cooled slowly after firing. (firemountaingems.com)
  • both clays can be fired at 650 °C (1,202 °F), allowing the user to combine the clay with glass and sterling silver, which are affected negatively by the higher temperatures needed to fire the first generation clays. (wikipedia.org)
  • AIDA also manufacturers Oil Paste, a product used only on fired metal clay or milled fine silver, and Overlay Paste, which is designed for drawing designs on glass and porcelain. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2006 AIDA introduced the Art Clay Gold Paste, a more economical way to work with gold. (wikipedia.org)
  • As a solid-phase sintered product of a precious metal powder used to form a precious metal article, the material consists of microscopic particles of pure silver or fine gold and a water-soluble, non-toxic, organic binder that burns off during firing. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is composed primarily of hydrous aluminum silicates, trace amounts of metal OXIDES, and organic matter. (bvsalud.org)
  • Fine silver metal clay results in objects containing 99.9% pure silver, which is suitable for enameling. (wikipedia.org)
  • Common brands of silver metal clay include Precious Metal Clay (PMC) and Art Clay Silver (ACS). (wikipedia.org)
  • Metal clay artists looking for more strength in their silver creations can also mix PMC fine silver clay with an equal part of PMC Sterling clay. (wikipedia.org)
  • Because the clay is a sterling silver alloy, one of its best attributes is its post firing strength, in comparison to fine silver. (wikipedia.org)
  • If the clay starts to turn shiny and bubble--you are melting the silver, so raise the flame enough that you maintain the salmon color but have a cooler burn. (firemountaingems.com)
  • Further developments introduced the Art Clay Slow Dry, a clay with a longer working time. (wikipedia.org)
  • The binder burns away, leaving the pure sintered metal. (wikipedia.org)
  • As you heat the Art Clay®, the piece will start to soak, then the binder will burn off which you'll see as a small flame. (firemountaingems.com)
  • If you're the type of person who slathers activated charcoal on your face, you've certainly heard of bentonite clay (also known as calcium bentonite clay). (scifidimensions.com)
  • It's also called montmorillonite clay since this type of clay was first discovered in France's Montmorillon region. (scifidimensions.com)
  • Calcium bentonite clay, particularly green calcium bentonite clay, is also the type that's typically preferred for consumption (in small amounts, of course) when used for detoxification purposes , as it seems to be a bit gentler on the body. (scifidimensions.com)
  • Heavy metals , and free radicals are said to carry a positive charge, and some research suggests that negatively charged bentonite is able to attach to these substances and help remove them from the body. (scifidimensions.com)
  • Using Sculpey clay, you can create smaller versions of your favorite foods, animals, toys or anything you want in a miniature size and put them on display. (sculpey.com)
  • Condition the clay for workability to ensure you get the best results once baked. (sculpey.com)
  • Direct the flame at a 45 degree angle, keep the blue tip 1/4 inch away from the piece, and rotate the flame around the Art Clay® so you heat the entire piece evenly. (firemountaingems.com)
  • As the name states my new ORIGAMI FLEX clay formula is brilliant for creating very thin sheets that you can fold into Origami designs, cutting out on the cutting machines and using in punches and still great for texturing and moulding. (aussiemetalclay.com)
  • Even in the design stage, being unsure of the processes brings on the questions: Will the clay be strong enough? (firemountaingems.com)
  • The clay is very strong as a thin sheet yet still maintains all the benefits you have come to love about Aussie Metal Clays. (aussiemetalclay.com)
  • In one study, adding bentonite clay to aflatoxin-contaminated corn partially restored pigs' liver function, and it did not impair their absorption of other minerals, and in another, rabbits eating an aflatoxin-contaminated diet experienced an improvement in reproductive function once their feed was supplemented with bentonite. (scifidimensions.com)