Benchtips Live: Silver Metal Clay Q&A Replay

Here is the recording of the live Benchtips Q&A that I did with Jewellers Academy.

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00 Introduction to Anna

01 Tell us about the different types of metal clay

02 What is silver metal clay made of?

05 How do you keep the metal clay workable and avoid cracks?

10 How do you store metal clay?

13 I've had some unopened packets about Clay for a few years. Does it have a limited shelf life?

14 How can you reconstitute metal clay?

BONUS Here is a step by step video on reconstituting metal clay

15 The ethical side of silver clay - 100% recycled silver

17 What do I do if the clay gets mouldy?

18 Can I fire styling silver, together with silver clay in the kiln?

20 Can I work with gemstones and silver metal clay?

BONUS Here is a guide to fireable gemstones

25 How do you torch fire silver clay?

BONUS Here is a video showing how to torch fire silver clay

28 Should I use sterling silver or fine silver findings with metal clay pieces?

30 What is Project X silver clay?

32 Can you fire seaglass in silver clay?

34 What are the limitations of torch firing?

40 Will there be a second Metal Clay Diploma from Jewellers Academy?

41 Can you use keumboo (gold leaf). And can you pickle and solder after adding the gold leaf?

BONUS Here’s a free video showing how to use keumboo with silver metal clay

45 Do pieces with keumboo need to be hallmarked in the UK?

47 Can you reconstitute the cork feel like used in making beads?

48 If setting sea glass, would you recommend using a protective paste?

50 How do we do stamp both sides of a silver clay piece without smooshing it?

52 Tip: for setting a gold casting grain in silver metal clay

BONUS Here’s a free mini course showing you how to set a gold casting grain in silver metal clay