"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.
PMC3 in paste form can be used to attach clay to clay, affix parts to the clay, and attach two fired pieces together as well as mend finished pieces. This is a very versatile form of PMC3. You can use it to coat actual organic objects like leaves to create an exact image of the original.
Soothes dry and chapped hands, and keeps PMC clay from sticking to fingers.
Made with natural and organic botanicals. USDA Certified organic.
Great new scent!
This burnisher consists of smooth, polished agate tips in wooden handles. The stone tip does not absorb heat like metal burnishers, making them perfect for use with thin hot metals such as gold foil.
This burnisher consist of smooth, polished agate tips in wooden handles. The stone tip does not absorb heat like metal burnishers, making them perfect for use with think hot metals such as gold foil.
- One torch.
- Fuel not included.
This small hand-held torch can generate enough heat to melt either silver or gold. With this torch, it is possible to fire small PMC+ and PMC3 pieces, in only two minutes.
Any tool can can injury if used incorrectly or for unintended purposes. This torch meets the newest Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) safety regulations. Use wisely.
