Precious Metal Clay (Subscribe)
Links
About.com - Jewelry Projects
http://jewelrymaking.about.com/library/blmeclay.htm
Projects, definitions, information on getting started, and links to related sites.
Aluminum Contamination of Silver Clay by Mary Ellin D'Agostino
http://www.medacreations.com/AluminumSilverClayContamination.aspx
Beginners often make the mistake of leaving metal clay in contact with aluminum/ aluminium, either in the form of foil or leaving it in contact with cutters. This causes contamination of the metal clay.
Art Clay Club
The Art Clay Club provides clear information, learning opportunities, and certification, for home or business craftworkers, jewellers, metalsmiths, modelmakers, retailers, resellers, and teachers.
Art Clay Society
http://www.artclaysociety.com/
Art Clay Society is a community of metal clay artists designed to foster artistic, business, and personal growth through inspiration, education and communication.
Art Clay World UK
Contains information about how to find art clay training in the UK and resources from past conferences.
Art Clay World USA
Extensive information and tips on using Art Clay. Message board.
Artique
Millefiore and metal clay pendants and earrings. Includes an artist profile, precious metal clay products and supplies, art gallery, links, and details of classes taught.
Artsonia Teachers :: Project Lesson Plans
http://www.artsonia.com/teachers/default.asp
Artsonia is a student art gallery showcasing art projects from schools around the world. Teachers grades K-12 display their class art projects in the museum for free. This lesson plan: Precious Metal Clay jewelry, for Middle grade level. Requires you to create an account.
Create a Leaf Pendant or Charm Using PMC Slip
Simple beginners project showing how to paint a leaf with metal clay paste.
Enameling On Fine Silver Metal Clay
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/enameling-silver-metal-clay.htm
Excerpts from a book of instruction by Jean Vormelker.
Finishing Metal Clay
http://www.madisonrain.com/about_pmc.php?action=finishing
Useful information about finishing metal clay pieces.
Gage Designs
Metal clay tips and techniques, information about combining components that cannot be fired in place like titanium and precious stones. Gallery and artist pages.
Getting Started: Precious Metal Clay
http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/metalclaybasics/ss/022206.htm
Discusses the cost involved in this artform and offers links to suppliers and informational pages. [About.com]
How to Make a Precious-Metal Polymer Clay Pendant
http://www.hgtv.com/crafting/how-to-make-a-precious-metal-polymer-clay-pendant/index.html
Valerie Tremelat is a law clerk by day but she loves to make jewelry. She discovered precious metal clay (PMC) some years ago and loves the fact that she can create a piece of jewelry the day that she needs to wear it.
Lapidary Journal - Feats of Clay
http://www.lapidaryjournal.com/feature/featsofclay.cfm
A decade after it was introduced, how is metal clay used today by modern metal clay artists? Article from the Lapidary Journal magazine.
