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Metal Clay Techniques Overview

MSchindel by MSchindel

Links to all my metal clay techniques lenses in one place!

This lens is a gateway to information about techniques for working with metal clay. It includes links to the individual lenses I am developing with in-depth, detailed information about the relevant techniques for each stage in the process.

Read, explore and enjoy!

Margaret

P.S. You may also be interested in my comprehensive Metal Clay lens at http://www.squidoo.com/preciousmetalclay/, my Recommended Metal Clay Tools and Supplies lens at http://www.squidoo.com/metal-clay-tools/, and my Metal Clay Product Revivews lens at http://www.squidoo.com/metal-clay-product-reviews.

Metal Clay Techniques Overview

I've organized the techniques and tips for working with metal clay into the following categories. I'll be creating individual, detailed lenses about most of these techniques and adding the links here soon.

SquidAngel Blessings

I am very grateful to SquidAngels JoshK47 and JaguarJulie for blessing this lens!

Recommended links about metal clay techniques

I recommend the following links for high-quality information about metal clay tips and techniques:
PMC and Art Clay Silver and Gold
This is my main Squidoo lens on metal clay here on Squidoo. It covers everything other than specific techniques - what metal clay is, metal clay classes and instructors, my favorite metal clay artists, links to the best metal clay information resources I've found, and more.
PMC Guild
The site of the premier organization for promoting and educating people about PMC / Precious Metal Clay.
Art Clay World USA
The site of the premier organization for promoting and educating people about Art Clay Silver and Art Clay Gold in the US.
Metal Clay Academy
A new, well-organized, high-quality site whose "aim is to provide comprehensive and independent information and resources for anyone interested in finding out about metal clay." Sponsored by the UK's Cornwall School of Jewellery, and highly recommended.

Use this metal clay shrinkage calculator from MetalClays.com to determine what size to make the piece to achieve a particular si

Books About Metal Clay Techniques on Amazon

Here are some of the books you'll find on Amazon about working with Precious Metal Clay (PMC) and Art Clay (Silver and Gold).
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Books on eBay about metal clay techniques

Here are some books on eBay about working with Precious Metal Clay (PMC) and Art Clay (Silver and Gold).
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Thanks very much!

  • MSchindel May 8, 2012 @ 3:31 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for the wonderful compliment and for your SquidAngel blessings! I appreciate them both very much.
  • JaguarJulie May 8, 2012 @ 3:08 pm | delete
    It's obvious that you know what you are doing with Metal Clay ... I appreciate learning from a talented authority!
  • JoshK47 May 7, 2012 @ 9:25 am | delete
    Very good information - love your metal clay lenses! :)
  • MSchindel May 7, 2012 @ 9:56 am | delete
    Thanks so much! They're a labor of love and I'm so glad you like them.
  • COUNTRYLUTHIER Feb 4, 2012 @ 9:06 pm | delete
    I have enjoyed the lenses thus far and hope to return in the futue and try my hand at making something perhaps.
  • MSchindel Feb 5, 2012 @ 3:40 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback! Whenever you decide to try your hand at this material I hope you enjoy working with it as much as I do. :)
  • COUNTRYLUTHIER Feb 4, 2012 @ 9:06 pm | delete
    I have enjoyed the lenses thus far and hope to return in the futue and try my hand at making something perhaps.
  • jennifer Jan 8, 2011 @ 9:00 pm | delete
    thanks for the lens. i love all the info. i am about to teach my first intro to PMC class and found your info to be helpful!
  • MSchindel Jan 10, 2011 @ 11:48 am | delete
    You're very welcome, Jennifer! I'm delighted that you found these lenses helpful. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. Best of luck teaching your first PMC class!
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