PMC is a type of Pure Silver Clay. It can be made into any shape just like clay used in ceramics. The water and binders are burnt off in firing to leave 99.99% pure silver (gold also available). Make your own original fine silver jewellery.

We will be producing a beautiful 99.99% Fine Silver Pendant in the fascinating introductory workshop, and some pure Silver filigree beads to add to your next beading project, and/or a hollow form pendant. The clay may be kiln fired, but needs no more than a kitchen or camp gas stove for firing. Financial outlay to begin this facinating craft is minimal.

If you have ever played with playdough or plasticine, and who hasn't, you can create with Precious Metal Clay.

You will be taught by a Level 11 Certified PMC Artisan who also has Teaching and Visual Arts qualifications, and was named Australian Metal Clay Artist of the Year 2007 by Beads etc. Magazine.

The emphasis will be on producing well finished pieces with an understanding of the processes at all stages. Only max. 6 students to a class with personalised attention guaranteed, in a friendly, fun and relaxed atmosphere. 

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We are now offering 4 consecutive classes in Metal Clay , 2 weeks per class over 8 weeks. Sign up for all 8 and recieve a 13% discount on class fees. Materials extra.

Weeks One and Two: Introduction ot PMC: Projects include a Simple Coil Heart Pendant, Embossed Pendant using lump clay and the final items using Sheet Clay. Approx. price for clay $60

The use of tools, firing and tumbling (polishing) included.   $84 plus clay

Working over two week gives time to carefully finish each piece and time for drying before firing. There may also be time to have your silver tumbled after firing to bring out it's maximum shine, or pieces can be tumbled later -no charge (you may like to take them home to show off first!) There will also be a demonstration of using Liver of Sulphur to achieve a range of coloured Patinas on your silver.

Weeks Three and Four. You must have completed an Introduction to PMC workshop before attempting these workshops. Ring making with a number of option for stone setting in PMC 3,  and Syringe work (or sheet clay for those who did the old beginner's class). There will also be a demonstration of making organic replicas from paste.  You will use lump clay and syringe clay. Aprrox price for clay $70.00

The use of tools, firing and tumbling (polishing) included.

Weeks Five and Six. Keum Boo and Enamel. Take your skills to new levels with these surface decoration techniques. Keum Boo is the Korean art of adding Gold leaf and Enamels will add a new dimension to your work with colour, Dry construction Techniques will also be covered. Materials approx $60.

Weeks Seven and Eight: Dichroic Glass and Bezel Settings. These classes will cover making Glass Cabochons and setting Glass Cabochons in Metal Clay, as well as making a Silver wire bezel to set Gemstones which are not able to be fired with the clay. Approx price of materials $70

Extra materials and tools available to purchase to do work at home. All work can be fired on a gas kitchen stove or camp stove.