{"id":14611,"date":"2022-01-18T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/?p=14611"},"modified":"2022-01-16T16:19:18","modified_gmt":"2022-01-16T21:19:18","slug":"you-dont-need-a-smiths-skills-to-make-fine-silver-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2022\/01\/18\/you-dont-need-a-smiths-skills-to-make-fine-silver-jewelry\/","title":{"rendered":"You Don\u2019t Need a Smith\u2019s Skills to Make Fine Silver Jewelry-Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>Watch a complete newbie open a package of silver metal clay for the very first time<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-cover-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-cover-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14612\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-cover-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-cover-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-cover-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-cover-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-cover-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sure, you&#8217;ve seen experts demonstrate this fascinating, but somewhat intimidating product, but what it is like for the complete beginner?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this 2-part demo:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Opening my first ever package of PMC3<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Working with metal clay vs. polymer clay<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Techniques for keeping it from drying out<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Tips for planning your first projects<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Rolling, cutting, sculpting and sanding techniques<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>How to combine other materials like jump rings and cubic zirconias<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Watch me torch fire a piece (and completely melt another!)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Polishing and finishing tips<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36pFf9W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pmc3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pmc3.jpg 366w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pmc3-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pmc3-123x150.jpg 123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tools and Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Precious metal clay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36pFf9W\">PMC3<\/a> comes in 5, 15, 25 and 50 gram packages<\/li><li>I started with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3r2L459\">15 grams<\/a> ($40 in early January 2021) which was enough to make ten small pieces:<ul><li>2 practice strips<\/li><li>a pair of bead caps<\/li><li>2 earring dangles<\/li><li>a toggle ring and bar<\/li><li>a heart charm with cubic zirconias<\/li><li>a pendant with sculpted mushrooms<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3t9prC5\">5 gram package<\/a> is $19 right now, and will let you juuust dip your toes in <\/li><li>The price goes up and down with the market price of silver, so you may want to keep an eye on it and pick some up when the price is low <em>(Go to <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/\">RioGrande.com<\/a><em> to see the daily prices of gold, silver and platinum)<\/em><\/li><li>If you buy a different type of precious metal clay <strong>be absolutely certain that it is able to be torch fired! <\/strong>(Unless you already have a kiln in which you can fire it)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14614\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A smooth work surface, this can be:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A plastic mat<\/li><li>A laminate countertop<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39AyiVP\">Teflon sheets<\/a> &#8211; I cut a Teflon sheet into small pieces so I can easily move each project around<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14615\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you want to get <em>really<\/em> fancy, how about adding some bling?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3aj66pd\">2mm cubic zirconias<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/simpnk-tourmaline-2mm-rnd\/88274\">2mm pink tourmaline faceted stones<\/a><\/li><li>If you choose other stones to add to your precious metal clay, be certain it specifies they are <strong>kiln safe<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14616\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common polymer clay supplies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you are a polymer clayer, you will already have many of these items on hand.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Polymer clay to practice<\/li><li>A<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2WgJ9eG\">crylic roller<\/a> or small rolling pin<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2WioQxw\"><u>Clay blade<\/u><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2WiAKr0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Craft knife<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35LgfJV\">Needle tool<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2MDEHq8\">Clay sculpting tools<\/a><\/li><li>Cutters, I used:<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YrUFWT\">Sculpey Mini Geometric set<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3aiGwki\">Kemper 3\/16\u201d set<\/a><\/li><li>Bootlace ferrule set, perfect for cutting tiny holes<em> (check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/search?q=tiny%20round%20cutters\">Etsy.com<\/a> for \u201ctiny round cutters\u201d)<\/em><\/li><li>Oval &amp; round templates <em>(I got mine at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firemountaingems.com\/itemdetails\/h204008tl\">Fire Mountain Gems<\/a>, but you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbylobby.com\/search\/?text=template\">similar in the art department at Hobby Lobby<\/a>)<\/em><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaels.com\/nature-premium-clay-cutters-by-craft-smart\/10511444.html\">Nature cutter set<\/a> (Michael\u2019s)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3qWl5fI\">Ball tools<\/a><\/li><li>Texture sheets (the texture I used on the earrings is one I designed called <a href=\"https:\/\/createalong.com\/products\/copy-of-texture-sheet-sandys-tangle-inspired-design-for-polymer-clay-and-mixed-media-stamping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sandy&#8217;s Tangle<\/a>) <\/li><li>Silicone molds (many of mine were made with plants from the yard and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3j7JRqA\">silicone molding putty<\/a>)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cpEZf8\">Ruler<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-4-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14617\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-4.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Household items:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You may have many of these things around your house already.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If not, they can all be found at either a craft store or the Dollar Store.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Olive oil, for keeping clay from sticking to hands and tools<\/li><li>Small spray bottle of water, for keeping clay hydrated<ul><li><em>If you are going to be keeping your clay for any length of time, add 1\/2 teaspoon white vinegar per cup of water to prevent mold developing in your clay&nbsp;<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Small paint palette with wells for holding olive oil, water, slip and paste&nbsp;<\/li><li>Small airtight storage containers<\/li><li>Small terra-cotta pot (soak in water)<\/li><li>Saucer or plate to put terra-cotta pot on (<em><strong>cannot<\/strong><\/em><em> be unglazed terra-cotta<\/em>)<\/li><li>Or, you can simply wrap your clay in plastic wrap, (But the terra-cotta \u201chumidifier\u201d seems a bit more convenient to me)<\/li><li>Bit of sponge<\/li><li>Deck of playing cards<\/li><li>Sheet of plain paper, for catching sanding dust<\/li><li>Small paintbrushes<\/li><li>Emery boards<\/li><li>Four in one nail buffing block<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-5-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14618\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-5-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/metal-clay-insta-5.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things I got that are useful, but not absolutely necessary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/rubber-bench-block-4-x-4-x-1\/111670\">Rubber bench block<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/pmc-ruler-two-sided\/100975\">PMC shrinkage ruler<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For firing your clay and finishing into a fine silver piece of jewelry:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cn7v0M\">Small butane torch<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3coPj76\">Butane fuel for torch<\/a><\/li><li>Heat safe surface, such as an old cookie sheet, found at thrift store<\/li><li>Firing surface such as <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3r5eQpO\">charcoal block<\/a> or ceramic fire brick<\/li><li>Bowl of water for quenching<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YrXPtN\">Cross lock tweezers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tblRHu\">Safety glasses<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3aknGJs\"><u>Brass brush<\/u><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/polish-paper-asst-12-pcs\/337308\">3M polishing papers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/pmc-tools-agate-burnisher-knife-tip\/111362\">Agate burnisher<\/a> (There are also stainless steel burnishers, and some folks simply use the back of a stainless steel teaspoon.)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3aj66pd\">Pro polish pads<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things I didn\u2019t have that I wish I had:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A mug warmer, for more quickly drying pieces (gonna look in thrift stores)<\/li><li>A kiln! (Saving my pennies to get one someday.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/craftsy-metal-clay-class.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14619\" width=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/craftsy-metal-clay-class.jpg 998w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/craftsy-metal-clay-class-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/craftsy-metal-clay-class-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/craftsy-metal-clay-class-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Books, classes, etc. for further exploration and inspiration:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>I looked at a LOT of resources in getting ready for this project, these were my favorites.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftsy.com\/class\/torch-fired-precious-metal-clay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Torch Fired Precious Metal Clay<\/a> \u2013 A video course on Craftsy that is FULL of helpful info, well worth the price<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/i-love-silver.usefedora.com\/courses\">I Love Silver website<\/a> \u2013 lots of metal clay videos, many of them free<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3r8osQz\">The Art of Metal Clay<\/a> by Sherri Haab (anything by Sherri is great!)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3u9eu41\">Magical Metal Clay Jewelry<\/a> by Sue Heaser<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36pb16S\">Silver Clay Workshop<\/a> by Melanie Blaikie<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3t8FDDr\">Metal Clay In A Day<\/a> by Tammy Garner<\/li><li>My <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/sandysewin\/metal-clay\/\">Metal Clay board on Pinterest<\/a>, which I frequently add to<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Please note that this info is based on my research and observations as a BRAND NEW user of metal clay.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u><strong>I am in no way an expert!<\/strong><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to explore this amazing material for yourself, please be sure to do your own reading and study before beginning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watch as I open my very first package of Precious Metal Clay. 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