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Metal Clay is a revolutionary new craft material. There are two brands on the market, "PMC" made by Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, and "Art Clay" made by Aida Chemical Industries, both from Japan. It comes in fine silver and gold, bronze, copper and steel. The metal clay feels like fine potter's clay but when objects are fired in a kiln they are transformed into pure precious metal. Almost like magic, but not really - the secret is microscopic particles of silver (or other metals)suspended in an organic binder that burns out to leave solid metal. Once fired you can use traditional metalsmithing techniques, like soldering, enamelling, and so on. The product has been around since about mid-90's, but is still in its infancy. People are still experimenting, and discovering new ways to use it. The metal clays are used by jewellers, potters, beadmakers, enamelists, and miniaturists. There are professional artists and hobbyists, children and adults using the clay. They range from experienced designers to first-time jewellery makers. The fact that the metal comes in a clay form, offers the artist a whole new way to create gold and silver jewellery.

Resources in This Category

• About.com - Jewelry Projects

  http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/metalclayprojectsinfo/
  Projects, definitions, information on getting started, and links to related sites.

• Art Clay World India

  http://www.artclayworld.co.in/
  Provides education, events, news and resources for handcrafting jewelry using silver, metal and gold clay.

• Art Clay World USA

  http://www.artclayworld.com/
  Extensive information and tips on using Art Clay. Message board.

• Art Clay World | Europe

  http://www.artclayworld.eu/
  Official European site for Art Clay, the metal clay brand from Aida Chemical Industries.

• Artique

  http://www.artique.org/
  Includes an artist profile, art gallery, firing services and online registration for classes and events.

• Bezeal

  http://www.bezeal.co.uk/
  Jewellery courses in metal clay by Sarah Warden-Smith, a qualified instructor in silver metal clay. Based in Cardiff, South Wales.

• Bluebell Design Studio

  http://www.bluebelldesignstudio.co.uk/
  PMC classes in the UK. Metal clay workshop provider.

• Bronze Clay

  http://hubpages.com/art/bronzclay
  Discusses the use of bronze metal clay to create jewelry, small sculptures, and other art.

• CoolToolsVideos - YouTube

  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrM13BPXBCHDUhFrR23saEA
  Metal clay and jewelry making video tutorials

• Cornwall School of Art, Craft and Jewellery

  http://www.csacj.co.uk/
  Art, craft and jewellery making classes in Bodmin, Cornwall. Specialists in silver metal clay, bronze metal clay and copper metal clay, porcelain jewellery and glass jewellery.

• Craftworx

  http://www.craftworx.co.uk/
  Metal clay workshop provider

• creativeFire | by Metal Clay Artist Magazine

  http://cre8tivefire.com/
  This blog is from the creators of Metal Clay Artist Magazine. It is dedicated to tutorials and interviews relevant to the metal clay community.

• Forms of Metal Clay: Lump, Slip, Syringe and Paper Type Clay

  http://hubpages.com/art/metal-clay-types
  Types of metal clay

• Gage Designs

  http://www.hollygage.com/
  Metal clay workshops, jewelry design mentoring and tutorials on how to work with metal clay

• Hadar Jacobson: Art in Metal Clay

  http://www.artinsilver.com/
  Pictures of the artist's silver clay jewelry. Information on classes in PCM and jewellery making.

• Impact Artist Project

  http://www.impactartistproject.org/
  The Impact Artist Project is a non-profit metal clay arts community building and outreach program designed to bring metal clay to the wider community.

• Julia Rai

  http://www.juliarai.co.uk/
  Metal clay level IV master. Lists classes and images and descriptions of works.

• London Metal Clay

  http://www.londonmetalclay.com/
  Metal clay workshop provider

• Lora Hart Jewels

  http://www.lorahart.com/
  Gallery of the work by California based artist/instructor. Includes details of workshops, schedule, certification classes and a tips and tricks section.

• Maggie Bergman

  http://www.silverclayart.com/
  PMC Instructor offering classes and workshops. Includes gallery, student's work and projects. Australia.

• MED'A Creations

  http://www.medacreations.com/
  Provides information, instruction, and certification courses for silver clay. Features an artist background section, jewelry gallery, and links to technical information and related resources.

• Metal Clay - Masters Registry

  http://www.mastersregistry.com/
  A structured program linked to an independent evaluation system that is the most prestigious and professional credential in the field of metal clay. A rigorous curriculum of fifty projects provides artists with a challenge that will propel them to improved technical skills and into new creative realms.

• Metal Clay Academy

  http://www.metalclayacademy.com/
  Free comprehensive and independent information and resources for anyone interested in finding out about metal clay.

• Metal Clay Materials, Tools, Supplies and Equipment

  http://hubpages.com/art/metal-clay-tools
  Guide to which tools, supplies and equipment should be included in a metal clay toolkit.

• Metal Clay Northern Ireland

  https://www.metalclayni.com/
  Metal clay training school in Northern Ireland run by artist and maker Pat Wilson.

• Metal Clay Scotland

  http://cwalkinshaw.wix.com/metalclayscotland
  Metal clay workshop provider.

• Metal Clay Today Magazine

  http://www.metalclaytoday.com/
  This online magazine is devoted to educate and inspire all levels of metal clay artists.

• MetalClay Arts Conservatory

  http://www.metalclayartsconservatory.com/
  MetalClay Arts Conservatory features articles and tutorials for working with metal clay and encourages artists’ individual artistic expression.

• OneFire Sterling PMC

  http://www.onefiresterlingpmc.com/
  Website about the OneFire Sterling PMC variety of silver metal clay

• Pâte d'Argent Cours et Formations

  http://langeestla.canalblog.com/
  Blog in English and French offering tutorials, photographs and class information.

• PMC Connection

  http://www.pmcconnection.com/
  Class information, image galleries of completed works, merchandise area, and a 'meet the staff' section.

• PMC Guild

  http://www.pmcguild.com/
  Archived information about PMC from the PMC Guild which closed in 2012

• PMC Metal Clay | Creating Design Motifs

  http://hubpages.com/art/pmc-creating-design-motifs
  Design motifs used in metal clay

• Precious Metal Clay

  http://www.potters.org/subject06959.htm
  An article and previous discussion by people interested in this medium.

• Red Castle, Inc.

  http://www.red-castle.com/projects/2001projects/silver_pendant.htm
  Complete directions on making a pendant with picture of the finished product.

• Revontulet

  http://www.revontulet.co.uk/
  Metal clay workshop provider

• Setting Gemstones in Metal Clay

  http://hubpages.com/art/gemstones-in-metal-clay
  This page discusses the use of Natural and lab-grown gemstones in metal clay designs.

• Silver Jewelry for Non-Jewelers

  http://www.virtue.to/articles/silver.html
  By Baroness Cynthia du Pré Argent. Describes the process involved in making a badge and pendant.

• Silver-Clay.Com

  http://www.silver-clay.com/
  In depth information on PMC and Art Clay Silver as well as an artists gallery, how-to section, equipment and merchandise.

• Sky And Beyond Metal Clay Tutorials

  http://www.sky-and-beyond.com/#!landing-page-1/co1k
  Tutorials covering a number of metal clay topics to buy.

• Society of American Silversmiths: Precious Metal Clay

  http://www.silversmithing.com/1clay.htm
  Definition and production process information including, shaping, firing, and finishing.

• The Ganoksin Project: 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.

• The PMC Studio Ltd

  http://www.thepmcstudio.com/
  The UKs official distributor of PMC. Also offering an extensive range of tools, equipment and training courses to meet all ability levels.

• Touchmark Studios

  http://www.touchmark.co.uk/
  Metal clay class provider

• Yahoo Group - Metal Clay Gallery

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MetalClayGallery2/
  A gallery group, with pictures of metal clay work grouped into albums by artists.

• Yahoo Groups: Metalclay

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/metalclay/
  Professional artists, certified instructors, and hobbyists are welcome. Message group and message archive with search function going back to March 2002.

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