really want to try this your instructions are so clear and easy to follow and there are so many different ways you could design it the possibilities are endless
Precious metal clay is so, so cool! I just got my first Cool Tools Phoenix torch fireable .999 Silver Clay. I'm going to start with a ring tomorrow! I wish I had found out about this ages ago.
The jewelry you make is so beautiful. I'm so unfamiliar with this material I had a mini heart attack when you started hammering, I thought it would shatter. I keep forgetting it's metal.
Thank You, Lisel. What a great instructor you are!!😊 I watched someone from San Francisco who was not using Cool Tools. Seemed like she had a difficult time with some of areas of completion. I think I will be more likely to jump into PMC work, now that I've seen how much easier it is with the tools you used. 😊
Hi Rhonda, you can watch Lisel show how to create this ring (with a different stone) here: www.cooltools.us/EZ960-Sterling-Adjustable-Ring-s/2468.htm Have a good day!
Can this clay be used to form hand molded shapes, for example, 3 dimensional figures that could hang on a charm bracelet or pendant- or must if be rolled out to a very thin layer as you show here with the bracelet, in order to dry properly?
If you are still using this silver metal clay to make jewelry, can you tell me, must it be rolled out to a thin layer as is done in this video to make the cuff bracelet, or could I actually hand mold small figurines such as would hang from a charm bracelet or a pendant, or a larger figurine that could sit on someone's fireplace mantle or be hung as a a tree ornament? I'm wondering if it dries properly if the finished piece is larger and thicker. Thank you for anything you can share!
@@sheri4673 You can mold anything with any of the metal clays. If you only have access to a torch you do have to limit your size somewhat. Please feel free to FB MSG me Nan Borton-Smith. I could type for days.
I wished you’d have shown the tumbling part & how to add patina & the finishing up or at least verbally explained it. Otherwise, great tutorial. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Lisel for this very useful tutorial. At the end, you show a finished bracelet and say that you add a patina. Once the bracelet is out of the kiln and it has been brushed, what are the next steps in order to make it shiny like the second bracelet you are presenting at the end of the video ? Thank you very much for your help.
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Hi, I have a question for you.... I have a turquoise silver cuff bracelet that the jewelry piece broke off the cuff. How do I reattach that piece back to the cuff. My turquoise piece broke off it. Looka similar to your bracelet except the piece that is holding the jewel ( diamond shaped) broke off from it.
Hi Crystal, the clay is fired on a hard ceramic kiln shelf raised up from the floor of the kiln. The piece is fired at 1675°F for 2 hours. If bending post firing, we recommend firing for 3 or 4 hours at 1675°F, as not all kilns are accurately calibrated. Hope this helps!
I have a question, Did you put the bracelet in the Tumbler to get it shiny, or did you fire it using a blow torch, just trying to understand, how did it get so shiny like silver...
Hi, after the piece is fired, it can either be polished by hand or put inside of a tumbler with stainless steel shot. This will bring out the silver shine!
Hello, EZ960 fires at 1675°F for 2 hours. When bending after firing, we always recommend firing your piece for 4 hours to ensure it is fully sintered. If you have any more questions please feel free to reach out to us at sales@cooltools.us or 888.478.5060. We are always happy to help!
How much Ez960 is needed for this bracelet? I want to make a similar cuff as a Christmas present, but I am a relative beginner. Thank you for the tutorial.
Hi Isaac, check out our Gemstone Firing Guide for a list of all stones that can and cannot be fired and at what temperatures and times. You can find it here: www.cooltools.us/v/vspfiles/assets/images/Article-Gemstones_In_Metal_Clay.pdf Thanks for watching!
Hi Pilar, it all depends on the size and thickness of the piece. To ensure a piece is bone dry, we recommend drying it on a hot plate or inside a dehydrator to speed up the process.
I have a beginner question: why use sterling silver instead of fine silver for a cuff? Is there a difference in the finished resistance or is it a convinient way to fire (kiln) instead of the torch?
Hello, you want to use sterling silver because it is a stronger alloy. Fine silver is a softer alloy, compared to sterling silver which has copper in it, which gives it its strength. Thanks for watching!
great video!! A small question can the torch be used on zirconium oxide without it burning or tarnishing? and on swarovski cabochon? Thanks for watching the next videos 💛
Hello, swarvoski crystals cannot be torch fired. For a complete list of gemstones that can and cannot be fired, including how long they can be fired and at what temperature, please refer to our Gemstone Firing Guide: www.cooltools.us/v/vspfiles/assets/images/Article-Gemstones_In_Metal_Clay.pdf Hope this helps!
Hi Katie, we use a Lortone Tumbler and Paragon SC2 to fire metal clay. You can find them here: www.cooltools.us/Lortone-3lb-Rotary-Tumbler-USA-p/brn-401.htm www.cooltools.us/Paragon-SC2-Kiln-p/kln-101-p.htm Yes, there are other metal clays such as fine silver, bronze, copper, brass etc. I recommend checking out our Learning Center if you'd like to learn more about metal clay: www.cooltools.us/Metal-Clay-s/2330.htm
Hi Harold, we would recommend setting the stone after firing. For a complete list of gemstones that can be fired and what temperature, see our Gemstone Firing Guide here: www.cooltools.us/v/vspfiles/assets/images/Article-Gemstones_In_Metal_Clay.pdf Thanks for watching!
Hi Shannon, this cuff probably uses about 20 grams of clay. Sterling Silver clays cannot be torch fired, so you would need a kiln to make this cuff. You could technically make the cuff using fine silver and torch it, but we would not recommend it as cuffs take a lot of abuse and therefore sterling silver would be best.
Amazing video! In cases of wanting to use a crystal thats non fireable and having to place it after firing... How do you keep a cabochon hole from shrinking? Thanks so much xx
Hello, you would not be able to keep the cabochon hole from shrinking. You would need to account for the shrinkage of the clay when creating a bezel, and place the stone after firing. Thanks for watching! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us at sales@cooltools.us or 888.478.5060. We are happy to help!
love this piece and this product is something I just found out about, I was wondering if this can be fired in a microwave kiln or does it need a full size one?
Hi Renee, EZ960 Sterling Silver Clay needs to be fired in a kiln that can reach 1675°F. We recommend the Evenheat Kingpin 88, which is a table top kiln. You can find it here: www.cooltools.us/Evenheat-Kingpin-88-p/kln-971-p.htm If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us at sales@cooltools.us or 888.478.5060. We are always happy to help others get started in metal clay!
Can sterling silver pmc clay components be soldered to sheet sterling silver? I don't have a kiln, so i want to torch fire the little components and put them onto the sheet metal cuff.
Yes, you can, however Sterling Silver metal clay cannot be torch fired and needs to be fired in a kiln. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at sales@cooltools.us or 888.478.5060.
My bracelet cuff is ready to fire - but I am reading different opinions on what support to use. I fired EZ960 earrings using kiln paper on kiln shelf, but it seemed the paper stuck to the backs of the earrings. Although they had been quite smooth they came out black and roughened, taking a lot of polishing to remove. I have now obtained some crushed vermiculite but there are differing opinions on this. Please can you tell me your method of firing the EZ960?
Hi Jane, we suggest - to prevent sticking, creating a thin coating of crushed vermiculite on a raised hard ceramic kiln shelf. Hope this helps, happy making!
Hi Larry, you can leave a metal clay piece in the greenware state for whatever length of time you desire. There are no restrictions on when you need to fire them. Have a good day!
Thank you for your reply. I have a mini kiln and am having difficulty finding a hard ceramic shelf to fit. But I have a fibre shelf and posts. Would this be satisfactory with a thin layer of vermiculite?
Hello, we use the Evenheat Kingpin 88 in our studio. You can find this kiln here: www.cooltools.us/Evenheat-Kingpin-88-p/kln-971-p.htm If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out to us at 888.478.5060 or sales@cooltools.us. We are happy to help!
Hello, you would not want to rinse off any excess dust. You can brush excess dust off with a brush; however this dust will burn off anyways inside of the kiln when fired. If you did rinse of the clay, this may hinder any of the clay connections. Thanks for the question!
Hi Larry, firing open shelf means that there is no carbon required. You can simply place your piece on a raised ceramic kiln shelf, shut the door and fire up the kiln. Hope this helps!
Hello, we use the Excalibur 2400 for a dehydrator. You can also let pieces air dry or use a hot plate. You can find the dehydrator here: www.cooltools.us/Clay-Dehydrator-Excalibur-2400-p/acc-705.htm
Hi Larry, once the clay has been opened, we recommend placing it into a Clay Hydrator to keep it hydrated and workable. For a syringe, you will want to place the tip in water to keep it workable. Hope this helps!
Hi Larry, the clay will last indefinitely as long as it is hydrated. If there are ever any issues it can always be reconstituted. You can watch videos on how to reconstitute clay here: www.cooltools.us/searchresults.asp?Search=reconstitute&Submit=Search
Hi Debhora, tumbling is a quick and easy way to polish your pieces. You can find a tumbler here: www.cooltools.us/Lortone-3lb-Rotary-Tumbler-USA-p/brn-401.htm Thanks for watching!
Hello, EZ960 fires at 1675°F for 2 hours on an open shelf (4 hours if you plan on bending after firing). If you'd like to learn about how to fire metal clay, we have a separate video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jlUeOHdYPIw.htmlsi=fXcrsnMTWQIcbjQA Hope this helps!
@@anonymoustruth5950 Sterling silver clays cannot be fired with a torch and require a kiln. If you're looking for a torch fireable clay, we recommend Phoenix Fine Silver: cooltools.us/collections/phoenix-torch-fireable-clay%E2%84%A2/products/phoenix-torch-fireable-clay%E2%84%A2 On the product page, you'll see an introductory video under the photo section that shows just about everything on the clay, including how to torch fire it. You can always reach out to us directly for help, we are happy to help.
Using commercial / manufactured templates, textures and stamps, nothing wrong with that, yet want to: "show the hand, show that it's not manufactured". My dichotomy sensor is lighting up.
So you have used a large # of items cards surfaces tools dehydrators picks ... I take it this can be a very expensive hobby if you want to really get into it?
