Beginning PMC (Precious Metal Clay)

Ready to try something new? Magical? How about creating a fine silver pendant in a day?

Precious Metal Clay is an organic compound infused with fine silver. You can work it like potters' or modeling clay to create your jewelry design. When your creation dries, you have green ware, just like a potter has green ware, and then that green ware goes into a small kiln. This is where the magic happens!

As the kiln heats, the organic materials in the clay burn away, the silver fuses, and you end up with a 99.9% fine silver piece in the shape of your design. Pretty cool, huh?
In this beginners class, we will be working with the silver PMC and creating a fine silver pendant of your own original design.
We will cover:

• Studio safety and ergonomics
• What, exactly, is Precious Metal Clay and some history
• The limitations of it’s use and why thickness matters
• How to form the clay using easily available tools
• The different methods of creating texture in a piece
• How to make a bail
• All about slip
• How to use the kiln and sintering
• Firing times and why there are different ones.
• Finishing processes
• Information about tumbling metal and why it’s important
• How to use a rotary tumbler
• How to clean your finished silver pendant.

Details:

• Sunday, September 6, from 9:30-3:30
• 6 contact hours, ages 14+ located at the Silver Peak Studio Classroom 100.5 E. Cleveland St Lafayette 80026
• # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
• Materials kit fee is $45. This fee is collected at the beginning of class via cash, check, or Venmo.
• Each student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench.
• Prerequisite: none

The last day to cancel your class registration for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is August 26, 2025.
By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, and studio rules.