Secrets of Torch Firing Fine Silver Metal Clay with Holly Gage

For successful torch firing of Fine Silver Metal Clay, you need full sintering of the clay for strength and durability. Learn the essential skills of:
• Understand the importance of Metal Clay shrinkage and how to calculate it.
• Knowing what to look for in a fully sintered Fine Silver Metal Clay piece.
• How to use a torch.
• Knowing the hot and cool spots of your torch flame.
• How to know when you're Fine Silver Metal Clay piece is done.
• How to avoid accidentally melting your Fine Silver Metal Clay piece.
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Holly Gage of Gage Designs is a 2015 Saul Bell Design winner recognized for distinction in jewelry design. She creates contemporary jewelry and teaches her unique techniques with a gentle blend of design instruction and technical proficiency. Holly brings her innovation, creativity, and gift of helping others find their artistic voice through classes, mentoring programs, and master workshops. Classes are available live Online, throughout the US, and abroad. She is a full-time jewelry artist, Certified Metal Clay Instructor, author, and conference speaker. In addition, Holly holds a BS in Fine Art and Education. Her jewelry and articles on techniques and design can be found in over 75 regional and national publications including the Best of America Jewelry Artists; Named 3rd in Handmade Business: Top 12 Makers, Movers, and Shakers; Metal Clay Today; Art Jewelry and Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist; Making Jewellery: among others. You can find more information about Holly’s jewelry, classes, and awards, along with numerous Metal Clay tips, tutorials, and blog on her web site at www.HollyGage.com

[@kimmie44]

Hello Holly😊
Thank you so much for this vid!
But I’ve got a questio.
I see you’re flame is like a bit wavy, and most of the time I see, I don’t know the name, but more like pointed flames😅
Does it matter what kinda flame you use?
Sorry, but English is not my first language😅 but I do hope you understand what it is I’m trying to say😊

[@lillyfranzen7802]

Thank you for sharing this with us.i feel a little braver than before .❤️

[@gagedesigns]

That's great

[@express375]

very interesting, thank

[@gagedesigns]

It's so fun!

[@Mmax389]

How would you do this for a ring as far as keeping its size?

[@EelboDominique]

Nice, can we use any kind of silver clay for torsh firering?

[@gagedesigns]

Fine silver only as 960 , 950, and sterling need either higher, longer temperatures or Carbon in the case of the sterling.

[@debraroberts1139]

Thank you for sharing, does the torch need to be specifically butane? I have a propane torch. Thank you :)

[@gagedesigns]

Any torch should do.