Silver Alloy Clay Products
Silver alloy clay is the latest innovation in metal clay formulas. This clay offers the user the strongest final product, comparable to sterling silver. When fired, it is nearly indistinguishable from a cast object. The silver content of silver alloy clay is 90%.
The Basic Form: Lump
Lump Form
The basic clay material is called "lump form". It comes in a sealed foil packet and is ready to use. Lump form is used to roll slabs, snakes and to mold or sculpt objects. Lump form can be thinned with water and used as a paste.
PMC PRO Silver Alloy Product Line
PMC PRO Silver Alloy Clay
This product is 90% fine silver and 10% binder by weight. PMC PRO shrinks about 20% of its original size during sintering. Objects made from this version are very strong. PMC PRO can withstand dapping, bending, forming and soldering.
| Uses |
PMC PRO offers the most versatility of any other silver clay type. It is nearly as strong as sterling silver. PMC PRO can be rolled very thin for delicate ring shanks, findings and settings. |
| Workability |
PMC PRO has very good working properties and does not dry out as quickly as some other clays. Water can be added to extend the working time when the clay begins to stiffen. |
Embedded
Objects |
Any object that can withstand the firing temperatures and times of PMC PRO can be embedded and fired in place. Some natural gemstones, lab gems, cubic zirconia and porcelain can be used. |
Firing
Options |
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Temperature |
Hold Time |
| Carbon Firing Only |
1425F |
1 hours |
| Carbon Firing Only |
1425F |
2 hours + |
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PMC PRO Silver Alloy Clay Products
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