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From the lens BRONZclay™ Bronze Clay (Bronze Metal Clay).

If there is anything you think would make this lens more valuable, a topic you would like to see added, or any feedback of any kind (suggestions, requests, compliments, criticism, whatever), please let me know! Of course, I'd also love to hear about which aspects of this lens you found to be valuable, and why. :)

You can leave a comment in my guestbook below, or click on the "More" link at the end of My Bio (top right of this page), then click on the orange "Contact Me" button.

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

  • arcarmi May 4, 2012 @ 9:14 pm | delete
    Nice lens! SO much detail!
  • MSchindel May 4, 2012 @ 9:44 pm | delete
    Thank you very much for the lovely feedback! Much appreciated. :)
  • MSchindel Mar 13, 2012 @ 6:48 pm | delete
    MANY thanks to SquidAngel RickBasset for blessing this lens on 3/13/12!
  • norpal Feb 8, 2012 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    Many thanks for this much welcome information. I am just beginning to experiment with this material and feel much better prepared after reading you lens.
  • MSchindel Feb 8, 2012 @ 7:12 pm | delete
    I'm delighted that you are finding this information helpful! Just keep in mind that it refers specifically to the Original BRONZclay formula, and that while some of this information applies to any brand or formula of bronze clay, there are some differences from one to another. The newer formulas fire much more quickly and are less sticky, but I do love the color and fabulous carving consistency of this Original BRONZclay formula! Have fun experimenting with this great material. :)
  • KitandCaboodle Nov 2, 2011 @ 8:44 pm | delete
    I've used much of your info. when I first started using bronzclay. I had to come back to bless your lens. Your lens has received my first blessing first since becoming a squid angel. Be blessed as I have been.
  • MSchindel Nov 3, 2011 @ 3:04 pm | delete
    I am so touched by your wonderful words, and so honored to have been able to help and to have been chosen to receive your first blessing bestowed as a Squid Angel! Thank you so much for this amazing gift, and may you be blessed as well!
  • eganj1 Oct 13, 2011 @ 3:43 am | delete
    this is a fantastic lens, thanks for all this information in one place, i can't wait to try bronze clay
  • MSchindel Oct 13, 2011 @ 8:32 am | delete
    Thank you for the terrific feedback and have fun creating with bronze clay!
  • pyngthyngs Jul 28, 2011 @ 6:32 pm | delete
    This is my first time hearing about BronzClay. What an amazing medium to work with. The jewelry that have included in your lens as an example of what can be done with Bronzeclay is gorgeous.

    Can you use BronzClay on a rotating pottery table? Are there any health concerns in making pottery for daily use?
  • MSchindel Jul 29, 2011 @ 9:56 am | delete
    I'm delighted to have introduced you to BRONZclay! It is, indeed, an amazing material to work with.

    I have never heard of anyone using a BRONZclay on a rotating pottery table and I don't have a ceramics background, so unfortunately I can't answer your first question. I suggest you contact Rio Grande (www.riogrande.com), which distributes BRONZclay to retailers, about any health and safety concerns. Have fun exploring this wonderful material! :)
  • westwindcreations Nov 21, 2010 @ 10:32 pm | delete
    This is great. Thanks for having all this info in one place. I am doing a test fire right now as I speak to you. I may have ramped it too fast. I do not have a programmable kiln making it very tough and I have to stay and watch it turning it up and down. This may be a project that will be on hold but I will let you know how it turns out.
  • MSchindel Nov 22, 2010 @ 11:31 am | delete
    You're very welcome. I'm glad this lens has been helpful. Firing BRONZclay without a programmable kiln will be tricky, as the base metal clays are much more sensitive to firing temperatures than fine silver clays. I wish you luck with your test firings and look forward to hearing how they turn out!
  • JLally Nov 20, 2010 @ 8:37 pm | delete
    Really comprehensive.
  • MSchindel Nov 20, 2010 @ 8:51 pm | delete
    Thanks - I worked really hard to make sure you'd know about everything you need to work with BRONZclay. :)
  • observemang Apr 11, 2010 @ 1:25 am | delete
    Really a great collection of BRONZclay. Any way I wish to reuse this lens for information I have bookmarked this one.
    Thanks for your nice collection.
  • MSchindel Apr 11, 2010 @ 11:10 am | delete
    Thanks for the great feedback! I'm delighted that you are finding this information to be so helpful.
  • MSchindel Jul 17, 2009 @ 12:39 pm | in reply to Sroh | delete
    Thanks very much, Sam! I'm really glad you're finding it helpful. My intent is to add and/or revise the content on an ongoing basis as more artists and instructors discover and share their techniques.
  • Sroh Jul 17, 2009 @ 9:58 am | delete
    I love the informaiton you are providing, it is very informative and can't wait to try some of the tichniques that have been mentioned. Great collaboration with other artist and encourage them to keep sharing. This product provides all of us an opporutnity to explore something new and the more we share the more we learn and share. Keep up the great work.

    "Sam"
    www.designsbysylvanye.com

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