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Tools and Supplies for Working With BRONZclay™ Bronze Metal Clay

Bronze metal clay is a malleable, clay-like material that can be rolled, cut, shaped, molded, textured, sculpted or carved, and then fired at high temperatures to create pure bronze metal objects, such as jewelry, hair ornaments, small sculptures, decorative utensils, etc.

There are two brands of bronze clay, BRONZclay™ (invented by Bill Struve, PhD. of Metal Adventures) and Hadar's Clay™ (invented by Hadar Jacobson of Textures Studio.) I am in the process of developing a lens devoted specifically to Hadar's Clay bronze and copper metal clay powders. In the interim, you can learn more about them on Hadar Jacobson's excellent blog.

This lens focuses on the tools and supplies you will need for working with BRONZclay™. It is intended as a companion to my main BRONZclay lens, which contains detailed tips and techniques for working with this exciting and versatile material.

Where to Buy BRONZclay™

BRONZclay can be purchased in 100-gram and 200-gram packages. It is available directly from Rio Grande, which packages, distributes and markets BRONZclay™, as well as from authorized BRONZclay dealers worldwide.

United States:
Rio Grande (New Mexico)
Art Clay World, USA, Inc. (Illinois)
Cool Tools (Wisconsin)
Delphi Glass Corp (Michigan)
Metal Clay Supply (Texas)
New Mexico Clay (New Mexico)
PMC123 (Texas)
PMC Connection (Tennessee)
Whole Lotta Whimsy (Arizona)
Marsh Harbor Studio (North Carolina)
Pouncing Rain (Washington)

Canada:
Art Clay Canada Ltd.
Metal Clay Supply House
PMC Source Canada

UK:
SilverClay - Metal Clay Ltd

Sweden:
PMC Sverige

Spain:
todoart

Japan:
NV SUNART Co.

Brazil:
Art Clay Brasil

Africa:
Dragon Glass (South Africa)

Switzerland:
EMEsSHOP

Italy:
Hobbyland srl

Norway:
GlassForum AS

The Netherlands:
Keramiek Noortje Meijerink

Germany:
Metalclaystudios GbR

Taiwan:
Yavus International Corp.

Australia:
Metal Clay Australasia Pty Ltd

Basic Metal Clay Tools and Supplies

You'll need brushes, pin tools, playing cards or spacers, non-stick sheet, textures, and other basic metal clay tools and supplies. See my Metal Clay Tools and Supplies lens for a detailed list of must-have and nice-to-have items.

Activated Carbon (Firing Media)

BRONZclay is buried in layers of activated carbon during all or most of the firing schedule to allow the clay to sinter without the inhibiting presence of oxygen (O2). During firing, the activated carbon releases carbon dioxide (CO2). Since CO2 is heavier than O2, it settles at the bottom of the firing container and gradually displaces the O2, which is pushed out the top of the container.

Two types of activated carbon media can be used for firing BRONZclay:
  • Coal-derived activated carbon sometimes can produce colorful iridescent or "rainbow" patinas during a limited number of firing cycles. The colors can be spectacular, but the results are unreliable. Carbon comes from many sources; if you get a bad batch, your BRONZclay pieces may develop a thick, tough black coating that must be removed with a hydrogen peroxide pickle.
  • Coconut shell-derived activated carbon produces natural, satiny gold-brown patinas that sometimes include lovely, subtle colors. It is made from a renewable resource, so it is a more environmentally sustainable choice than coal-derived carbon. It also is more consistent and reliable from batch to batch, and is the preferred type of carbon for firing COPPRclay™, Metal Adventures' brand of copper metal clay.
Activated carbon sold for use with aquariums can have undesirable additives. It is safest to buy activated carbon firing media only from a BRONZclay dealer.

Mardel Rein of Cool Tools sells her own brand of activated carbon called Magic Carbon, which is produced to her proprietary specifications to allow any brand or formula of clay - including silver clay - to sinter faster and at a slightly lower temperature than most other activated carbon firing media. Although she has not divulged much about the characteristics of Magic Carbon other than the advantages it offers in the sintering of metal clay, it seems likely that either coal-derived or, more likely, coconut shell-derived activated carbon that has been treated to give it the desired characteristics. Magic Carbon produces what Mardel calls an "antique patina." Depending on the desired look, that dark brown patina can be left on the metal, eliminating the need for a separate patina treatment using heat or chemicals,

Another consideration when choosing between coal-derived and coconut shell-derived activated carbon is that fired BRONZclay (i.e., bronze metal) can be colored vibrantly with more controlled heat or chemical patinas. (For more information on adding controlled heat and chemical patinas to your bronze pieces, see the "Finishing BRONZclay, Part Two" section of my main BRONZclay lens.)

Stainless Steel Firing Containers / Firing Pans

Any covered stainless steel container can be used to hold the activated carbon granules and BRONZclay greenware. Most artists use square 22 ga stainless steel covered steam table pans 2.5", 2.75" or 4" tall/deep (used by restaurants and caterers). You can purchase firing pans from most suppliers that carry BRONZclay or from a restaurant supply house. Mardel Rein of Cool Tools warns against buying stainless steel pans that have been plated to make them shiny; the plating will pop off inside your kiln as the pan heats and cools. Bill Struve has found that pans from China are more likely to flake off in this manner. Don't worry if your pans darken in the kiln; it's perfectly normal.

Activated Carbon Storage Container

You'll need a container for storing your activated carbon between uses. Cool Tools sells a storage bucket and strainer basket for storing and sifting your activated carbon granules. Gail Lannum recommends storing carbon granules in a cereal storage container designed for pouring, such as those by Snapware® Snap 'n Lock, KLIP IT™ or Lock & Lock® brands.

Distilled Water

Use distilled water only (not tap water or spring water) when working with BRONZclay (making paste/slip, rehydrating the clay, moistening areas to be attached, etc.). Distilled water is available at drugstores and some grocery stores.

Tip: Distilled water usually is sold in the same plastic gallon jugs as spring water. Often both kinds of water look nearly identical and it's easy for them to end up on the wrong shelf. So learn from my mistakes and check each bottle's label to make sure you're getting distilled water.

Olive Oil

and other release agents

Olive oil is used to condition BRONZclay. It also is the recommended release agent for your hands, tools, textures and work surfaces (although some artists also use other release, such as Cool Tools' Slik balm or ClayMate hand conditioner on their hands, and Badger® balm, Burt's Bees® balm, Cool Slip and/or or HattieS™ No Stick™ on their tools and textures).

If the skin on your hands is extremely dry (like mine), it will suck up moisture from any metal clay (base metal or precious metal). Either apply extra olive oil to your hands or, if you prefer, apply a thin layer of skin shielding lotion or protective balm, such as Gloves in a Bottle® or Slik, to your hands and nails before coating them with olive oil. Gloves in a Bottle is available from Cool Tools, Whole Lotta Whimsy, and some drug stores.

Tip: Lora Hart recommends keeping separate containers of non-spray releases (olive oil, Badger Balm, Slik, etc.) for bronze/copper clay and silver clay to avoid cross-contamination.

Search and Retrieval Aids

Sifting Spoons, Tongs, "Finding Wire"

Long-handled slotted spoons or tongs can help you locate and retrieve your fired pieces amid the carbon granules. You may be able to find an old, long-handled slotted cooking spoon or pair of tongs at a yard sale, or you can buy sifting spoons/scoops from Metal Clay Supply, Cool Tools, Whole Lotta Whimsy (where they are called "Treasure Sifters," and other BRONZclay suppliers.

You can string small charms, dangles, beads or other components onto pieces of uncoated brass or stainless steel wire and twist the ends to make the pieces easier to find and retrieve after firing. (I've nicknamed this "finding wire.")

Stainless Steel Wire Brush(es)

Because bronze metal is so hard, burnishing it with a brass brush (like the ones used on fired silver clay) would take hours. To achieve a wire-brushed satin finish on fired BRONZclay, use a stainless steel wire brush with soft/crimped bristles.

A steel-bristled hand brush works fine. However, if you often polish several pieces at a time or polish multiple times a day, motorized brushing will be faster and more efficient. You can buy stainless steel wire brush burs in several shapes and sizes that can be mounted on a rotary tool, flexible shaft tool or polishing lathe. As always, remember to wear proper protective gear when working with power tools.

Heat-Resistant Gloves

Unless you are committed never to remove your firing pan from the kiln before it has cooled to room temperature, you'll need a pair of heat-resistant gloves to protect your hands. Zetex Plus® gloves provide excellent heat protection (up to 1500F to 2000F direct heat), but they're large, stiff and can be clumsy to work with. Kevlar® gloves are more comfortable than Zetex Plus gloves and are fine for this purpose as long as you don't use them inside a still-hot kiln. Welding gloves provide excellent heat protection and can be more economical. You can find Zetex Plus gloves at Whole Lotta Whimsy and Metal Clay Supply, among other sources. Kevlar gloves are available at Rio Grande and New Mexico Clay, among other suppliers.

Protective Eyewear

When working with BRONZclay, you should follow standard safety practices, such as working in a well-ventilated area, tying back long hair before opening a kiln, working near an open flame, or being near power tools. One of these is to wear appropriate protective eyewear.

Simple safety glasses/shop goggles can provide impact protection against flying metal and other objects, especially when you are using power tools. If you are opening a hot kiln (tsk, tsk!), soldering, or flame-coloring bronze metal, you will need additional protection against ultraviolet and infrared rays. Consult with your eye care professional before shopping for protective eyewear, and buy from a knowledgeable supplier, such as Rio Grande, Whole Lotta Whimsy, or Aura Lens.

Aura Lens Products, which manufactures extremely high quality protective eyewear, has published a terrific and detailed Glass and Metal Workers Protective Eyewear Buyers Guide. While the only specific models it mentions are the company's own products, the buyer's guide is extremely educational for anyone looking to choose the best eyewear protection for specific types of studio work. Aura Lens also can make a custom pair of glasses for you based on your vision prescription.

Particulate Respirator(s) (Optional)

Particulate respirators can help protect you against breathing in dust, metal or metal clay particles (from sanding, grinding, filing, sweeping). Respirators are rated by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) according to the types of substances they filter. A simple, lightweight, disposable dust respirator (such as 3M model 8210 or 8212) can be a good choice for routine wear and is suitable for sanding, grinding, sweeping, bagging or working under dusty conditions.

Soldering and application of chemicals such as patinas always should be performed in a well ventilated area, preferably one with a fan positioned to draw away the fumes and a hood vent to remove them. Some respirator models (such as the 3M 8212 and 8515) can provide an additional layer of protection against inhaling solder/welding fumes, if you wish. Chemicals patinas produce different types of vapors. Consult with a knowledgeable expert and read the labels carefully if you are looking for a respirator to protect you when you are working with these chemicals.

In addition to disposable models, particulate respirators are available in non-disposable styles used with disposable filters. Filter cartridges need to be replaced frequently. Check the label to see how many hours of protection yours provide.

In order to provide their intended protection, respirators need to fit snugly against the face with no gaps in the seal. There are some models designed specifically to fit people with smaller facial features.

There are many different makes and models of respirators. Choosing the best model for your individual needs can be confusing. In addition to reading labels carefully, it's a good idea to ask a trusted supplier for guidance. Particulate respirators are sold by hardware stores, medical supply stores and some jewelry suppliers, including Rio Grande, Whole Lotta Whimsy, and Otto Frei.

Firing Fork (Optional)

If you have a front-loading kiln, you may want to try using a two-tined firing fork to remove your firing pans from the kiln, depending on the type and width of your pan(s). Firing forks are available from Rio Grande, Whole Lotta Whimsy and Cool Tools, among other suppliers.

Note: Do not confuse firing forks with kiln forks, which are used in enameling.

Pure Essential Lavender Oil or PasteMaker™ Metal Clay Paste Additive (Optional)

If you want to make BRONZclay oil paste, you will need pure essential lavender oil or Sherri Haab's PasteMaker™ paste additive.

Pure essential lavender oil is available from some metal clay suppliers, including Cool Tools, Whole Lotta Whimsy and Metal Clay Supply, in some health food stores, and from lavender farms, such as Purple Haze Lavender Farm. PasteMaker™ is available from Metal Clay Supply.

Creative Paperclay® and/or Ceramic Fiber Kiln Shelf Paper (Optional)

For some projects involving both BRONZclay and pre-fired silver clay, you may need to cover the silver with Creative Paperclay (made of volcanic ash) and/or ceramic fiber paper. Creative Paperclay is available from Cool Tools, New Mexico Clay, and from craft supply stores. Ceramic fiber paper can be purchased from Cool Tools, New Mexico Clay, Art Clay World USA, Art Clay Canada, and wherever glass fusing supplies are sold.

Bronze, Brass and/or Copper Wire (Optional)

Many artists have embedded and fired copper, brass and bronze wires in BRONZclay successfully. Genuine bronze wire can be embedded with fairly reliable results. But not all copper, brass or so-called "bronze" wires are stable after being kiln-fired in carbon.

Many companies sell bronze-colored heat-treated or coated brass or copper wire, which often is referred to as "commercial bronze," "jeweler's bronze," or some other variation. These wires may be fine for findings or cold connections. However, unlike genuine untreated bronze wire, their appearance and/or performance are likely to be adversely affected if they are embedded in BRONZclay and carbon-fired in the kiln.

Genuine bronze wire is made of copper and tin, usually in a ratio of 90–92% copper and 8–10% tin. Kevin Whitmore of Rio Grande recommends asking suppliers whether their "bronze" wire contains any zinc. If so, it made of brass and not true bronze. Cool Tools, Rio Grande, Whole Lotta Whimsy, and Metal Clay Supply all carry true bronze wire.

Before you buy an entire spool of brass, copper or bronze wire to embed in BRONZclay, ask for a sample and run it through a full BRONZclay firing cycle with your next kiln load. After the wire has cooled completely, check to see whether the color has changed. Look for surface chips or peels (indicating that the wire was coated). Bend it with pliers to see whether the wire cracks or breaks because the prolonged high heat made it brittle.

Embeddables® Bronze Metal Findings: Eyelets, Bails, and Gem Settings

Designed specifically for BRONZclay™

Embeddables® are findings designed to be embedded into metal clay and fired in place. There are Embeddables for BRONZclay™ (and also for silver clay and COPPRclay™), including eyelets, bails, and gemstone settings for chatons.

Embeddables are available from Rio Grande, Whole Lotta Whimsy, Cool Tools, and Metal Clay Supply, among other metal clay suppliers.

Fine silver bezel cups (Optional)

Fine silver bezel cups can be embedded in BRONZclay and used to set both stones that can be fired in place and those that must be set post-firing. You can find good selections at Rio Grande, Whole Lotta Whimsy, Cool Tools, and other jewelry and metal clay suppliers.

Accent Silver™ (Optional)

You can add silver accents to your fired BRONZclay pieces with Accent Silver™, a powder made from a silver alloy that is rehydrated to a slip consistency as needed. Two coats are applied to clean metal and allowed to dry before kiln firing in coconut shell-derived carbon and burnishing with a steel-bristled wire brush. The silver bonds permanently to surface of the base metal.

Accent Silver can be applied to any clean, untreated and uncoated copper-bearing base metal (bronze, brass or copper), on any piece that will fit in the supplied firing container, including sheet, wire or castings.

You can buy Accent Silver separately, or get the well-equipped starter kit that includes everything you need except distilled water and a kiln (an UltraLite with the Flat Cover may be used):
  • 5 gram jar of Accent Silver powder
  • Stainless steel bristle wire hand brush
  • Stainless steel bristle wire scratch brush
  • Two small acrylic mixing discs
  • Mini palette knife
  • Natural bristle application brush
  • Stainless steel covered firing container filled with coconut carbon
  • Firing tongs
  • Fine Scotch-Brite™ pad
  • Natural beeswax pearls (to hold your piece steady as you apply the silver slip)
  • Brass medallion stamping (to practice on)
Accent Silver is available exclusively from Cool Tools.

Clay Humidifier and/or Flexible Pouch (Optional)

Your working clay should be kept in a humid environment during your work session to prevent it from drying out or cracking. If you store your BRONZclay™ in a humidifying environment inside a plastic food storage container (see the "Storing BRONZclay" section of my BRONZclay lens), you can tuck your working clay back into the container during your session, if you wish. Following are two good alternative approaches to keeping clay moist during a work session.

A clay humidifier is a very convenient way to keep your working clay moist. You can purchase one of Donna Lewis's LiL BeLLA humidifiers (see my review in my Metal Clay Product Reviews lens), or you can create a makeshift clay humidifier by gluing the "hook" side of a short strip piece of Velcro® to the inside of an inexpensive drinking glass ("old fashioned" size) and gluing the "loop" side of the Velcro to a small piece of kitchen sponge with Amazing GOOP® or another flexible waterproof glue. When you are ready to open your clay, wet the sponge, squeeze out the excess water so it doesn't drip, and attach it to the inside of the glass with the Velcro strip. Invert the glass onto a small, flat plate or on a piece of plastic wrap on a convenient corner of your worktable. Lift the edge of the inverted glass, slip your conditioned working clay onto the plate or plastic wrap, and replace the glass to keep the clay moist. As you work, just lift the edge of the glass, pinch off and remove another piece of clay, and replace the glass. Tip: Wet the rim of the glass with water to help create a seal.

Another option is to tuck the unused portion of your working clay into a small flexible storage pouch, such as the ClaySafe™ or ClayVault™ from Metal Clay Supply during your work session. Metal Clay Supply recommends wrapping BRONZclay in plastic before placing it into one of these flexible pouches. To keep the storage environment moist, the ClayVault comes with an absorbent crystal that is soaked in water and placed inside the pouch along with the loosely wrapped clay (the plastic wrap keeps it from touching the moisture crystal directly). If you're using the ClaySafe, dampen a small scrap of sponge and tuck it into the pouch along with the loosely wrapped clay. Important: Label the pouch "BRONZclay" and use it for BRONZclay only.

Shared vs. Dedicated Bronze Clay Tools and Supplies

Other than the items mentioned above, for the most part bronze clay is formed, textured, pre-finished and finished using the same tools and supplies as those used with precious metal clay (PMC or Art Clay, silver or gold). However, it is important never to contaminate your precious metal clay with base metal clays, such as bronze or copper clay, and vice versa.

Clean brushes and non-porous items like metal, hard plastic tools, non-stick sheets and texture mats/sheets thoroughly before switching from precious metal clay to base metal clay or vice versa. If you prefer, you can purchase a duplicate set of tools and use them exclusively with base metal clays. You can wipe playing cards clean with a damp paper towel or wet wipe, if you wish, or keep a separate set of cards for bronze and copper clay.

Keep a separate set of supplies that cannot be cleaned thoroughly, including sandpaper, sanding pads, salon boards, etc., dedicated to base metal clay exclusively. Metal files can be difficult to clean well and should not be washed. You can either brass brush your files thoroughly (you may wish to use a file card first to dislodge the accumulated metal clay filings), or buy a separate set of files to use on base metal clay.

Note: Tear-away texture expert Celie Fago says that since all metal clay should be covered with a thin layer of oil before using it with a paper tear-away texture, the clay should not stick to the tear-away sheet. She simply inspects her tear-aways before using them with more than one type of metal clay to make sure there is no clay residue.

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Recommended Online Suppliers for BRONZclay Tools and Supplies

All authorized BRONZclay dealers have been hand-picked by Rio Grande product manager Kevin Whitmore. You can buy your clay confidently from any company on the BRONZclay dealer list (see "Where to Buy BRONZclay™" above).

I can recommend the following sites for purchasing BRONZclay-related tools and supplies based on my personal experiences with these companies.
Art Clay Canada
Art Clay Canada carries BRONZclay, firing pans, activated carbon and kiln shelf paper as well as textures, cutters, molding materials, sanding and polishing papers and other supplies for forming and finishing BRONZclay.
Art Clay World USA
In addition to selling BRONZclay, firing pans, activated carbon, and ceramic fiber paper, Jackie Truty at Art Clay World USA also carries empty clay syringes, great texture mats/stamps, cutters, molding materials, sanding and polishing papers and other supplies for forming and finishing bronze clay. She also has a very nice selection of synthetic and natural gemstones and several models of Caldera and Paragon kilns.
Cool Tools
Cool Tools sells BRONZclay, firing containers, carbon firing media, BRONZclay tool kits, carbon sifting buckets, slotted sifting spoons, bronze wire, firing forks, ClayMate hand conditioner, CoolSlip anti-stick spray, Slik skin barrier balm and clay release, Gloves in a Bottle, pure essential lavender oil, Creative Paperclay, molding materials, sanding and polishing papers, and other supplies for forming and finishing bronze clay, as well as Accent Silver and Mardel Rein's exclusive line of fabulous texture mats, tips, and molds from antique buttons. Mardel also sells a large selection of Paragon kilns, and has written a very helpful article on choosing a kiln, a detailed kiln comparison chart, and a video tutorial on how to program the digital kiln controller that comes with all the Paragon SC-series kilns she sells.
Gem Resources International
Shirley is extremely helpful and honest about the stones she sells, and her prices for CZs and lab-created gemstones are fantastic. She also sells natural faceted and cabochon cut gemstones, some of which can be fired in bronze clay. Gem Resources also sells silver bezels in round, oval and square shapes. Get on the mailing list to be notified of the unbelievable good monthly special deals!
Metal Clay Supply
The Metal Clay Supply online store carries BRONZclay, firing pans, sifting spoons and scoops, carbon media, lavender oil, Sherri Haab's PasteMaker, Zetex gloves, genuine bronze wire, and several kilns by Lilly (Ollo) and Paragon. They also carry a wide range of metal clay tools and supplies, including a great range of colors in fireable CZs, as well as Sherri Haab's "Bronze & Copper Clay Basics" book in both printed and eBook versions.
New Mexico Clay
Brant Palley's company sells materials and supplies for ceramic and metal clay artists, including BRONZclay, carbon media, and firing pans, Kevlar heat-resistant gloves, Creative PaperClay, lots of clay tools that can be used to carve, sculpt and shape metal clay as well as ceramic clays, and a very large selection of kilns.
PMC123
PMC123 carries a wide selection of metal clays, tools and supplies, including BRONZclay, firing pans and activated carbon firing media, as well as some cool, hard-to-find items like rubber bench blocks with center holes, the company's own Easy Squeeze® clay syringe accessory, and a handy folding ruler bracelet. They also carry an excellent assortment of brass texture plates.
Rio Grande
Rio Grande is responsible for the packaging, marketing and distribution of BRONZclay. Rio carries not only BRONZclay and all the related tools, supplies, and kilns, but also a mind-boggling array of tools, supplies, findings and gemstones (including CZs, lab-created gems and natural gems). You can get everything you need to work with BRONZclay from Rio, which also sells the fabulous Dynasty texture mats. Product manager Kevin Whitmore and his team created the BRONZclay.com site to make it easy to find BRONZclay products, information and support.
Textures Online Store
Hadar Jacobson's online store carries her books and her Hadar's Clay™ brand formulas of copper and bronze metal clay powders, which she sells directly to artists. This is the place to buy Hadar's excellent books, two of which focus specifically on mixed metals jewelry from metal clay.
Whole Lotta Whimsy
Tonya Davidson carries a huge selection of metal clays, tools and supplies, including BRONZclay, firing pans, carbon firing media, Gloves in a Bottle, "Treasure Sifters," pure essential lavender oil, kiln posts, long tongs, Zetex Plus heat-resistant gloves, and everything else you need to work with BRONZclay. Tonya is highly respected as an expert on kilns. She carries a huge selection of Caldera and Paragon kilns, including the larger Multimedia, Xpress E Series and Home Artist kilns. Make sure to look at her helpful kiln comparison chart plus tips and video tutorials on Programming Your Digital Kiln.

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  • MSchindel Feb 17, 2012 @ 2:18 pm | delete
    Thanks, Chazz! I'm glad you found it helpful/interesting. :)
  • ---Chazz Feb 17, 2012 @ 2:01 pm | delete
    Wish they had this stuff back when I was in art class.
  • COUNTRYLUTHIER Feb 4, 2012 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    This is very interesting. I wish there were more artisan blood in my veins. Who know where I could take this lense.
  • MSchindel Feb 5, 2012 @ 3:38 pm | delete
    I'm glad you're finding my information about working with metal clay interesting. I believe we all have a creative spark within us. I invite you to give this material a try some day! :)
  • JLally Nov 20, 2010 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    Good idea to make a separate lens for the tools and supplies. Clear and comprehensive.
  • MSchindel Nov 20, 2010 @ 8:57 pm | delete
    Thanks! I'm glad you think so.
  • mulberry Oct 1, 2010 @ 4:56 pm | delete
    This looks like some great information for those who work with these materials.
  • MSchindel Oct 1, 2010 @ 5:20 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for your kind feedback! I really appreciate it. :)
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