"Kiln" you handle it? Finally, a precious metal that bends to your will. (Can you say that about anything else in your life right now?) Turn up the heat and get fired up about this new artistic medium!
It stands to reason that Precious Metal Clay was developed in the Ring of Fire, Japan. In the 1990s, scientists developed a recipe that included metal flakes (mircon size), water and organic binders. Julia Child would say, "Blend well and bake." Heat burns away the water and binders and you get fused precious metal, perfect for jewelry-making or sculpture.
Fancy yourself a clay chef? Come cook some clay with us. The goal of the Tieke PMC and Creativity Center is to promote the art of Precious Metal Clay jewelry-making and encourage student-artists to develop their personal/creative skills.
COMING SOON! We are pleased to offer a family of four Tieke Artisan Tool Kits. Based on her years of experience as a PMC Senior Instructor, Leslie Tieke has developed three PMC tool kits (basic, intermediate and master) and an enamel tool kit for PMC artisans. Please click on the Tool Kits item tag below to see the descriptions and order yours today!
Tieke is a one-stop-shop for all your Precious Metal Clay supplies, including clay, tools, kilns and books, etc. The following PMC supplies are also available at the Creativity Center.
Try our new wood clay -- an even better value.
Wood clay is a very pliable material made from ground wood. It is easy to sculpt in the moist state and can be carved when dry. It burns out and has non-toxic fumes. Firing the material does produce some smoke. To avoid possible irritations, fire PMC pieces using wood clay components in a well ventilated room or outside.
Size: 2" x 2" x 2"
This 2-inch, non-skid, hard rubber cube raises the piece above the work surface, making it easier to maneuver brushes and files across the silver surface.
