Firing Schedules

Firing Guides & Information

Cyprus™ Copper Clay Firing Guide

Offered in lump (wet) form, this clay is waterbased, air dries and fires to .999 pure copper. Economical, easy to form, fire and finish, the fired clay presents as beautiful on its own or as the perfect platform for enameling projects.

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Aureus™ Bright Bronze Clay Firing Guide

Offered in lump (wet) form, this clay is waterbased, air dries and fires to a beautiful bright bronze. Economical, easy to form, fire and finish.

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FS999™ Fine Silver Clay Firing Guide

FS999 has a low shrinkage rate of 8-9% and can be kiln fired only.

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EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay Firing Guide

No two part mixing and no carbon required. Sterling silver alloy with wonderful strength.

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Phoenix Torch Fireable Clay™

Because it can fire at low temperatures, Phoenix is the perfect clay for co-firing with glass. Its density provides strength in the greenware state, and after firing, it is ideal for soldering, enameling andbending.

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BRONZclay (Original) Firing Guide

Everything you need to know about firing BRONZclay by Metal Adventures.

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FASTfire BRONZclay Firing Guide


So easy to fire! Get started with our complete instructions.

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COPPRclay Firing Guide

Learn how to make slip, fire and finish this easy to use copper metal clay.

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COPPRclay Firing Guide

Learn how to make slip, fire and finish this easy to use copper metal clay.

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White COPPRclay Firing Guide

Learn how to make slip, fire and finish this easy to use copper metal clay.

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White COPPRclay Firing Guide


Learn how to make slip, fire and finish this easy to use copper metal clay.

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Five Star Clay Firing Guide


All colors can be fired together with Five Star Clay!

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Hadar's One-Fire Clay Firing Guide


Hadar’s Clay One-fire clays have a very long shelf life and nice consistency, are non-toxic, and do not contain allergenic ingredients such as nickel.

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Goldie Clay Firing Guides


Goldie Clay includes a full line of base metal clays - Bronze, Iron, Brass and Copper. These clays all come in powder form with a very long shelf life.

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Quick Reference Firing Schedule - Silver

Embedded Objects Any object that can withstand the firing temperatures and times of silver metal clay can be embedded and fired in place. Some natural gemstones, lab gems and cubic zirconia can be used, as well as porcelain. Check out our Gemstone Firing Guide for details on a specific stone.

Firing Schedules Temperature Hold Time

FS999™







EZ960®




Phoenix Torch Fireable™












Art Clay Silver





 

Art Clay Silver 950



 


Metal Magic Sterling



1650°F / 900°C
1600°F / 871°C
1550°F / 843°C
1450°F / 788°C
1400°F / 760°C


1675°F / 913°C
1700°F / 927°C
1725°F / 941°C                                                     
1650°F / 899°C   1475°F / 802°C
1380°F / 699°C              1290°F / 699°C
1200°F / 649°C
1110°F / 599°C
Torch - Peachy Glow



 

 

1650°F / 899°C
1600°F / 871°C
1560°F / 849°C
1472°F / 800°C
Torch - Red Glow


2 Stage:
1) 932°F / 500°C
2) 1598°F / 870°C

 


2 Stage:
1) Open Shelf: 1000°F / 538°C
2) Firing container with Activated Carbon:
1550°F / 843°C

2 hours (optimum)
1 hour
3 hours
4 hours
6 hours

 

2 hours (optimum)
1 hour
15 minutes 


2 hours (optimum)   5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes             4 - 5 minutes



 

 

2 hours (optimum)

10 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
2-5 minutes 

 

30 minutes (then increase temperature for stage 2)
1 hour (allow to cool in kiln)


30 minutes

2 hours