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My first silver creation: A ring

6:43 pm - 02/03/2004
The finish The texture
Solid silver.

In 2 hours & no idea what I'm doing, the clay took a life of its own & I gave birth to my first silver creation. The photos don't do the texturing any credit.

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knkdyke 3rd-Feb-2004 01:14 am (UTC)
I think it is very cool. It has this sort of "delicate but strong" look to it. I like it.
night_child80 3rd-Feb-2004 01:17 am (UTC)
thank you! i was so afraid the 2 thicknesses would seperate while firing, but it didn't. i didn't realise how strong silver can really be.
winglessangl 3rd-Feb-2004 01:28 am (UTC)
that was used making silver clay??? Dude, that rocks! Where'd you find the stuff, and how much did it run for?
night_child80 3rd-Feb-2004 01:58 am (UTC)
it's from japan and there's a store in singapore that brings the stuff in. the store keeper said a box goes for S$20++ and a ring would cost about S$15 to make.

they also have it in gold, but it's a whole lot more expensive.
justamy Re: — 3rd-Feb-2004 04:48 am (UTC)
you can order it from nasco arts and crafts. i use their catalog at school. i don't have a website right this second on me, but i know they have one. its about 20-24 bucks for about a single use pack. you could maybe make 2 things with it.
loosetooth Nasco's site — 3rd-Feb-2004 10:20 pm (UTC)
http://www.enasco.com

Their site is huge and a big slow, so it's easiest to get a print catalog and then use the items numbers to order online. Their customer service is GREAT!
justamy Re: Nasco's site — 3rd-Feb-2004 10:23 pm (UTC)
do they require you to be an educator to get a catalog? i get them sent to me at school from everyone and his brother without ordering them, but i know that to get some art supply catalogs, you have to pay a few bucks and s&h or be an educator. the money and time saved would be worth a few bucks, though.
saturninespirit 3rd-Feb-2004 02:01 am (UTC)
That's...AWESOME! It reminds me of wheat. Did you have to fire it in a kiln, or...um...what?
night_child80 Re: — 3rd-Feb-2004 02:04 am (UTC)
wheat? you mean the grain? ;p

mine was fired in a kiln, but you can actually use this little gadget to fire it up. all it needs is one of those cheap cigarette lighters.
xhardtoimaginex 3rd-Feb-2004 02:29 am (UTC)
Wow, was that made with PMC? How did you make the ring shape - what did you put it round? Oh and how did you fire it? Sorry for all the questions, I have some of the clay and I am trying to get as much info on how to use it as possible as it is not the sort of thing you want to screw up :)
night_child80 3rd-Feb-2004 02:44 am (UTC)
what's PMC? the stuff i used was Art Clay.

i used a mandrel, which is just a wooden stick shaped in a slightly conical shape. here are some.

as for firing, you could always use a kiln, which will only take 10 minutes. on an open flame (i hear you can even use your kitchen stove), it takes 5 minutes & you have to watch it.

and don't worry about questions. i'm more than happy to answer them.
starweaver Re: — 4th-Feb-2004 04:31 pm (UTC)
PMC is precious metal clay, which is similar to Art Clay.
headhasnoroom 3rd-Feb-2004 02:38 am (UTC)
very awesome
insanity_theory 3rd-Feb-2004 05:46 am (UTC)
That is downright wicked, must see if anyone here stocks the stuff! The ring is gorgeous~!
night_child80 3rd-Feb-2004 05:53 am (UTC)
you're from melbourne, right?

your nearest supplier is Silverlab Pty.,Ltd. [288 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Vic. 3065].
insanity_theory 3rd-Feb-2004 05:55 am (UTC)
You're a godsend! Thankyou! (^_^)
insanity_theory Re: — 3rd-Feb-2004 06:15 am (UTC)
Have had a look through the catalogue and am confuzzled beyond belief. What kind of equipement would you recommend/did you find handy for creating the ring (and other simply silver pieces?)
night_child80 Re: — 3rd-Feb-2004 06:35 am (UTC)
erm, the things i used was a wooden mandrel (you work on the ring on it), steel wool brushes (to polish), a burnisher (a kniting needle could work as well), a file (to smooth down rough edges) & the clay (i used the normal clay).

things you can find around the house to help make it: baking sheet (to roll the clay out), water (to keep the clay moist), a small paintbrush (to apply water to help 2 clay ends/pieces to stick to each other), a hair dryer (to dry your piece before firing), kitchen stove (alternative to a kiln) & cling wrap (to store leftover clay).

or you could always ask about classes?
pelesgirl Wow — 3rd-Feb-2004 06:38 am (UTC)
That is something incredible. Ive always said if I could make my own rings..I would. Thank you SO much for sharing. Just one question..do you know of a way to get a cheap kiln..or maybe a way around the kiln? They are quite expensive. Thanks again!
night_child80 Re: Wow — 3rd-Feb-2004 06:44 am (UTC)
you can use a kitchen stove to fire your piece, but you need to find the position with the most heat intensity. and even then, you have to watch it carefully, or else you'll have a melt down.

the store i went to sold this little handheld firing tool that takes something like a cheap cigarette lighter.

but a kiln is probably your safest bet.
starweaver Re: Wow — 4th-Feb-2004 04:32 pm (UTC)
I don't know where you are, but Dick Blick sells Precious Metal Clay with what they call a hotpot (mini kiln) for about $80 USD
alceria Re: Wow — 19th-Feb-2004 11:34 am (UTC)
Do they have a website? I'm in the US, but we don't have those stores around here.
starweaver Re: Wow — 19th-Feb-2004 11:36 am (UTC)
Yup... they don't have those stores around here either ... just check out dickblick.com and do a search for precious metal clay.
radmegan 3rd-Feb-2004 07:59 am (UTC)
so awesome!!
euthanize 3rd-Feb-2004 09:01 am (UTC)
wow..that's lovely. That clay is great..I keep telling myself that one day I'll get some (and a kiln, for that matter) and make some beads or something with it.
cordelia_sue 3rd-Feb-2004 09:31 am (UTC)
I added this to the memories under jewelry.
lvlylatinalady 3rd-Feb-2004 10:31 am (UTC)
That is a HOT RING. I love it, it is a very lovely creation.
tarteheart 3rd-Feb-2004 03:32 pm (UTC)
I love silver rings...how pretty.
motomoto_no 3rd-Feb-2004 07:23 pm (UTC)
your ring looks so cool! which store did you go to? i might be able to make one in time for V-Day :')
night_child80 3rd-Feb-2004 08:32 pm (UTC)
i went to beadhub. you have to hurry though, cuz classes are limited.
motomoto_no Re: — 3rd-Feb-2004 09:48 pm (UTC)
thanks so much for the info! i always thought that beadhub is open to members only :o

it's quite expensive for a struggling student... but i couldn't resist so i signed up for the 19 feb class X'3

i hope my ring looks as good as yours :D
night_child80 Re: — 3rd-Feb-2004 11:18 pm (UTC)
that's the great thing! it isn't just members only. members just get a heck lot more perks.

post up your creation!
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