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LuvMaknJewel

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Working with Metal Clay

LuvMaknJewel Posted: Thu, May 10 2012 3:53 PM

I have not worked with metal clay but would like too. Do all metal clay pieces have to be fired in a kiln or can you use a torch?

Thanks

Julia Gerlach

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RE:Working with Metal Clay

Julia Gerlach replied on Tue, May 15 2012 1:40 PM

Some metal clay pieces can be torch-fired, at least the fine silver variety can be if the piece is small enough. I haven't kept up-to-date on every type of clay, so I'm not sure about copper and bronze. Our sister pub, Art Jewelry, has a video on torch-firing. You can find it here:
http://art.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/en/How%20To/Metal%20Clay.aspx

Good luck!

Julia