Watch Pam East demonstrate the Basse-taille process using fine silver metal clay. She creates a low-relief pattern on kiln fired fine silver metal clay. She then adds translucent enamels to the metal, allowing light to reflect from the relief, creating an artistic effect. Watch this step by step instruction and see how easy it is to make this beautiful pendant.
The tools and supplies used in this video are listed below.
Art Clay Silver Clay
Kiln Fire: 1200°F / 650°C - 30 minutes
Torch Fire: Red Glow for 5 minutes
Shrinkage: 8-9%
Consists of pure silver particles, binding agent and water. The binding agent is pr...
Jewelry Shape Template - Teardrops
Our special surface makes it easy to find these templates on your workbench, but allows clarity for positioning.View the videos below for ideas on how our templa...
Sifter - Medium - 1-1/4" x 7/8"
Lightweight plastic sifters with mesh screen for applying enamel. Perfect 1-1/4″ diameter x 7/8″ for all your jewelry projects.
Made in the USA
Enamel Stackable Sifters & Pan
Sifting is the process of dropping and catching falling enamel particles. Choose from a variety of stackable sifters. Use screens individually or stacked to quic...
Texture Tile - Circus Top
First picture shown is the texture in clay.
Texture Tiles are flexible, washable and can be used with any soft clay. Spritz with CoolSlip or dust on Dry Powder Release for...
Texture Tile - Circus Top Embossed
First picture shown is the texture in clay.
Texture Tiles are flexible, washable and can be used with any soft clay. Spritz with CoolSlip or dust on Dry Powder Re...
Tidy Tray - Sanding Tray 6" x 8"
Handy sanding tray measures 6" x 8" x 1". This is the perfect tray for sanding metal clay. Use one for each metal clay type you work with to protect from contaminat...
Syringe Tips
Choice of sizes 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22. Also available in a set of 10 syringe tips in gauges 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22. Smaller gauges are easier to extrude from a fresh syringe that has be...
Precision Hole Punch Set - Pkg/9
Set round stones the easy way and create holes for jump rings! Perfect for metal clay and polymer clay. Don't waste the punchings, save for a project and use as emb...
Sunshine® Satin Finishing and Polishing Cloth
Smooth rough edges with the dual-sided Sunshine Satin Cloth. The dark pink side lightly sands, leaving a fine satin finish. The light pink side is impr...
Polishing Cloth - Anti-Tarnish
Polishing cloth treated with a tarnish inhibitor for longer lasting shine.
Generously sized cloth treated with a tarnish inhibitor to keep your jewelry sparkling and ...
Polishing Cloth - Anti-Tarnish - 3" x 3"
New individual sized cloth treated with a tarnish inhibitor to keep your jewelry sparkling and shiny longer. New small size is an economical way to include ...
Dust Respirator
Protects against particulate aerosols free of oil. This Respirator works by filtering particles from the air. This type of respirator is considered "air-purifying" because it clean...
3M Respirator with Valve
Protects against particulate aerosols free of oil. This Respirator works by filtering particles from the air. Includes an exhale valve for cool dry air and an adjustable n...
Medium Enamel Transparent - Lead-Free
Formulated to perform beautifully on a variety of metal and glass substrates, Thompson lead-free enamels are quality-made to deliver dependable, repeatable re...
Medium Enamel Transparent - Lead-Free
Formulated to perform beautifully on a variety of metal and glass substrates, Thompson lead-free enamels are quality-made to deliver dependable, repeatable re...
Medium Enamel Transparent - Lead-Free
Formulated to perform beautifully on a variety of metal and glass substrates, Thompson lead-free enamels are quality-made to deliver dependable, repeatable re...
Klyr-Fire 8 oz
Klyr-Fire holding agent is ideal for securing granulated enamels in place while you design; simply apply the liquid to your substrate prior to placing your enamel . Use the agent at ...
Jewelry Shape Template - Integrated Findings & Bails
Our special surface makes it easy to find these templates on your workbench, but allows clarity for positioning.This template allows the je...
Jewelry Shape Template - Fat Shields
Our special surface makes it easy to find these templates on your workbench, but allows clarity for positioning.Utilize the graduated sizes and different shape...
Jewelry Shape Template - Guitar Picks
8 guitar pick shapes. Sizes are 18mm to 45mm
Our special surface makes it easy to find these templates on your workbench, but allows clarity for positioning.V...
Ultra Clay Pick
Our Ultra Clay pick is perfect for cutting and trimming wet metal clay. Just a light touch is all you need. It can also be used to carve fine detail in greenware clay. Tip is case-h...
Drying Form - Copper - Round Large
This form has two 2" diameter round shapes for a domed or dapped shape. Rub a release such as CoolSlip, ClayMate, or Slik on the dome so the clay can slide as ...
Drying Form - Copper - Oval Large
This form has one 3/4" x 2-1/2" diameter oval shape for a domed or dapped shape. Rub a release such as CoolSlip, ClayMate, or Slik on the dome so the clay can slid...
Scratch Brush - Fiberglass - Pen Style
Use to polish without scratching metal or enamel. This pen-style fiberglass brush has retractable bristles that can be retracted or set at your desired length...
Sterling Silver Triple-Loop Pendant Bail with Open Ring - 13mm x 6.2mm Pkg/2
This sterling silver tapered bail features an eye-catching triple-loop design that looks great with any pendant style. A...
Diamond Needle File Set
Use this diamond file set to file metal. Very fine diamond abrasive. This carving and sanding file is excellent for use with metal clay greenware.
4 Mesh Firing Rack - 4"
Stainless steel, heat and corrosion resistant 4 mesh wire rack for transporting work in and out of the kiln. Can also be used for two part firing base metal clays.
Made in USA
Tropical Shine Sanding Stick
Use to refine metal clay greenware and finish all metals. Washable, reusable and long lasting. These files make sanding your metal clay greenware easy with their cushio...
Polishing/Finishing Sticks - Set of 6
Use to refine metal clay and reach any small crevice. These handy tools make it easy and convenient to smooth your clay pieces while in the greenware state. Th...
Synthetic Taklon Brush #6
For any number of metal clay tasks. For applying patinas, this is the perfect brush. You can use the tip to apply to select areas or mop over broader areas. Taklon hairs a...
Pliers - Lindstrom EX Series - Flat Nose
Lindstrom EX series Flat Nose featuresa high chromium steel alloy. High friction ergonomic grips distribute proper pressure to hand surface for maximum comf...
Sofft - Knife & Covers
Sofft tools have been specifically developed for use with PanPastel soft pastels. Versatile, inexpensive, and reusable, these tools can also be used with most water-based...
Deluxe Tool Steel Scribe
Designed to fit the hand perfectly to assure accuracy and fatigue-free use. Features an American-made hardwood handle and a tempered tool steel point which may be resharpen...
Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy
Rapid-curing, general-purpose adhesive/encapsulant which easily dispenses and mixes in seconds, dries in 15 minutes with full strength in 1 hour.
Bonds rigid durable substrate...
Plastic Cups with Caps
These cups are great for storing sifted enamels, gemstones by size or small amount of metal clay filing and sanding dust.
Made in the USA
Nitrile Protective Gloves
These gloves are great for the studio. Our gloves are made of Nitrile to avoid allergic reactions and they are very thick and tough. No more loose gloves! And, they can st...
Multi-Purpose Artist Container - Glass
This container features an indented design that allows placement of your paint brush across the top in between use.
Sunshine Sanding Sticks - 2 Pc Set
Washable, reusable and long lasting. These files make sanding your metal clay greenware easy and quick. These durable sanding sticks also work perfectly to "wet s...
3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator
This half facepiece reusable respirator offers reliable and convenient respiratory protection and is suitable for many situations, helping provide protection a...
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