WHAT IS PMC (PRECIOUS METAL CLAY)?
PMC, or Precious Metal Clay, consists of microscopic particles of a precious metal in an organic binder. (Usually the metal is silver but gold may also be used, and now PMC comes in copper and bronze formulations.) When fired with a torch or in a kiln, the organic binder burns away and the metal particles fuse together leaving a solid metal piece.
Then the piece is usually placed in a special tumbler which polishes the surface. The metal may be further worked with burnishing, texture, bending, and patina.
The silver PMC I use, sell, and feature in my class produces a piece that assays to 99.9% pure
silver. It is the real thing. PMC is easy to use and is becoming increasingly popular with jewlery makers.
For an in-depth treatment of the subject,
refer to the online PMC User Guide
(in PDF format). |
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