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Here is a list of all our content on silver clay, there is a video and article available for each of these, providing you with everything you need to know about silver clay. Introduction to silver clay article – What is silver clay and what you can do with it. Silver clay FAQs article – All your questions answered about silver clay. To watch our silver clay FAQ video on our YouTube channel, click here . How to torch fire silver clay article – Video also available here . How much does silver clay shrink when fired? – article and shorts video . How to make findings with silver clay article – Video available here . Keum-Boo Pendant made from silver clay article and video . How to make moulds for your silver clay article and video . Project X FAQs article and video – Everything you need to know about Project X silver clay. The post Everything You Need to Know About Silver Clay appeared first on The Bench . source https://www.cooksongold.com/blog/learn/everything-you...

When making something out of silver clay, it is important to know that your silver clay will shrink when it has been fired. Be sure to know what the shrinkage rate of the specific clay you have as all silver clay shrinkage rates may differ. You will find this information on the back of the packaging. To ensure your silver clay piece turns out how you want it to after it has been fired, you will need to account for this shrinkage within your design. This means lines and indentations will become closer together and holes will become smaller. The reason for this is that when fired, the organic binder is burnt away, leaving behind your solid silver piece. The image below is a pendant made with 6 grams of Project X silver clay which has a shrinkage rate of 22%. You can clearly see the difference between the two pendants, one has been sculpted and dried and the other has been fired. This is another important tip for when you are making your next jewellery project out of silver clay....

It is important to create moulds of some of your favourite items or pieces so you can make them using silver clay. In this article, we will talk through how to create moulds and what you will need to do this. This is a very versatile technique and can be used to create some unique shapes out of silver clay. To do this you will need a reusable moulding compound, available on our website. You can either get the silver clay starter kit with it in (1VP 114) or buy it individually (870 300). This can be used to create a mould of your chosen object, enabling you to put silver clay in the mould. It is a great way of making unique items out of silver clay. The first step in creating your mould is to put your mouldable compound in hot water so it becomes really pliable. Once your moulding compound is soft, you are then able to push your object into it, in turn creating a mould of that object. Be sure to do this quickly as the moulding compound will cool and harden very fast. After you hav...

Getting started with Project X? Here is a selection of FAQs to provide you with all the information you need. Why is my clay dry or hard when I first open the pack? While your clay may appear dry at first glance, it’s simply a part of its design. The unique ‘dryness’ of the clay upon opening the package is a result of the vacuum packing process, which compacts the clay. This innovative process is effortless, either roll the clay or knead it with your fingers before proceeding with your creation. The clay isn’t hard because it has dried but because it has been compacted when vacuum packed. Do I need to use water to activate the clay? Project X metal clay is crafted to transform into a perfectly smooth and workable substance without the need for water. It is a fundamental principle to knead your clay to awaken elasticity of the binder without adding water to fresh clay, which can lead to unwanted stickiness. How can I fire this clay? You can use either a torch or kiln to fir...