Introduction to PMC

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY 'PMC'

Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a revolutionary material in the jewellery world developed by Mitsubishi Materials in the early 1990's.

The ingredients of PMC are micro-particles of 99.9% pure silver or pure gold suspended in an organic binder. Various different forms include clay, sheet, slip (liquid clay), and syringe form and now Copper and Bronze Clay.

Each student will make a Pendant and pair of earrings or Choose from other options e.g. keyring Fob and charms.

PMC CLASS OUTLINE

PMC BASIC TOOLS

HANDLING OF PMC

ROLLING TO A CONSISTENT THICKNESS

ADDING TEXTURES AND DESIGNS

MAKING HOLES ON WET/DRY CLAY

MAKE BAILS

USING SYRINGE METAL CLAY

MAKING AND USING PMC PASTE

SANDING, BURNISHING AND POLISHING

TORCH AND KILN FIRING

AT THE END OF THE CLASS YOU WILL SURELY HAVE MADE 3 - 5 ITEMS READY TO WEAR HOME.

It is so much easier to make silver jewellery using PMC in comparison to traditional silversmithing.

Sculpture the clay and add textures in an instant.

Let the pieces of clay dry fully.

Fire it using a Gas torch, Kiln
Personalise your work, add words and designs.

The results are far more instant, less time consuming and require very little skills.

No need to buy expensive tools.

It's simple...at CJS you will be taught the basic techniques that will allow you to make PMC jewellery at home. You don't need any experience or background in jewellery making or silversmithing. Just bring your own unique creativity.

You will be taught step by step techniques and can ask as many questions as you wish. PMC is an amazing product and makes a great hobby or business. Friends and family will be amazed at the personal and unique gifts you can make. All our classes are especially for begginers! No experience required at all!

The more you practice the techniques of rolling, designing and texture the less wastage of PMC and better first time results