Hi Judy, Sterling silver clay needs to be fired in an atmosphere with no oxygen. To achieve this, the pieces are buried in coconut shell carbon in a stainless steel container in the kiln. Here is a link to the stainless steel container - http://www.metalclay.co.uk/products/Stainless-Steel-Firing-Pan-%252d-SC2.html and here's one for the coconut carbon - http://www.metalclay.co.uk/products/Activated-Carbon-%252d-Coconut-Shell-Based.html
You are geniuses, thanks for sharing! I am bit confused though about what you mean with "Coconut shell charcoal & steel firing container"? This is the first time I have heard of it, please could you advise me on them. Thanks.
Hi Debra, It must be fired in a kiln, have a look at the Sterling Silver Clay article from the menu on the right. The working time is dependent on the temperature of your room. Generally, metal clay has a short working time as it dries out quite quickly. You can add a little more water as you work to keep it moist. It's more expensive than silver. You can buy metal clay online. The Sterling Silver Metal Clay is made by combining commercially available metal clay. See the article for a complete recipe. I suggest you visit www.metalclayacademy.com to find out more about metal clay generally.
do you have to heat it in a kiln or will a conventional oven work? can you also let me know how it stays soft and pliable for? is it cheaper than silver and is it available to buy on line? thanks
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Sterling silver clay needs to be fired in an atmosphere with no oxygen. To achieve this, the pieces are buried in coconut shell carbon in a stainless steel container in the kiln. Here is a link to the stainless steel container - http://www.metalclay.co.uk/products/Stainless-Steel-Firing-Pan-%252d-SC2.html and here's one for the coconut carbon - http://www.metalclay.co.uk/products/Activated-Carbon-%252d-Coconut-Shell-Based.html
It must be fired in a kiln, have a look at the Sterling Silver Clay article from the menu on the right. The working time is dependent on the temperature of your room. Generally, metal clay has a short working time as it dries out quite quickly. You can add a little more water as you work to keep it moist. It's more expensive than silver. You can buy metal clay online. The Sterling Silver Metal Clay is made by combining commercially available metal clay. See the article for a complete recipe. I suggest you visit www.metalclayacademy.com to find out more about metal clay generally.
can you also let me know how it stays soft and pliable for? is it cheaper than silver and is it available to buy on line?
thanks
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