Differences & Similarities Among Base Metal Clays

Join metal clay artist and author for “Metal Clay for Jewelry Makers” Yvonne M. Padilla as she discusses the similarities and differences among the base metal clays offered by Rio Grande such as BRONZclay™, FastFire BRONZclay™, COPPRclay™ and new WHITE COPPRclay™. Learn how to properly use and store the clays, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each clay type.
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BRONZclay™, 100g ow.ly/OOtL50GGiil
FASTfire BRONZclay™, 100g ow.ly/wnrH50GGipm
COPPRclay™, 100g ow.ly/SBJt50GGiUB
WHITE COPPRclay™, 200g ow.ly/4KzU50GGkTi
White Faux Leather Adjustable Necklace Bust Display ow.ly/IEiE50GGlbG
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[@palmamingozzi5736]

So beautiful wow

[@ClassyGeek]

The white copper looks interesting but due to allergies how many people would buy a piece with nickle in it?

[@gayle8153]

There is a brush-on clear coating available to coat jewelry on the back, as in pendants, or inside, as in rings, for those who have allergies. Not sure what the name of it is, but you can find it on many jewelry making websites or probably Amazon.

[@darlajclemons]

Do all of these need to be kiln fired only? Can you use a torch to fire them>?

[@RioTechs]

Hi Darla, Yes, due to the copper content all of these need to be fired in a kiln buried in carbon. You can check out how to you them on our web site at this link
www.riogrande.com/Category/Glass-Enamels-and-Resins/114/Metal-Clay/5756
I hope this is of some help,
Mark N Tech

[@BillDeWitt]

Are your metal clays, particularly copper, an electrical conductor after firing?

[@DeepSouthern_Outdoors]

I'd not put anything with nickel in contact with the skin for a long time

[@palmamingozzi5736]

Can you bake in an outdoor brick oven?

[@ashwynn4177]

Why is there no aluminum clay?

[@bentleygt3716]

i don't know why you didn't show some Mokume Gane work ???!!