{"title":"Metal Clay for Jewellery Making","description":"\u003cp\u003eMetal clay is a versatile material that lets you shape, carve and fire your own designs into solid metal. Whether you are new or experienced, our range supports every stage. You will find everything from silver metal clay to essential tools and accessories. If you are just starting, explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/blogs\/how-to-guides\"\u003ehow to guides\u003c\/a\u003e to build confidence and skills. Pair your clay with tools from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/collections\/metal-clay-tools\"\u003emetal clay tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection. For inspiration, browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/blogs\/projects-kits\"\u003eprojects and kits\u003c\/a\u003e and start creating today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"art-clay-copper-50g-pack-c288","title":"Art Clay Copper 50G Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eArt Clay Copper is an excellent affordable option for anyone wanting to try working with metal clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can roll, mould, carve, stamp and set stones into just as you can when working with silver clay!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be fired in a kiln (without having to use activated carbon or firing pans) for 30 minutes or even with a torch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce fired, you are left with a solid piece of copper being more than 99.5% pure copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you also work with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metal-clay\/item\/art-clay-silver-clay-new-formula-c293\"\u003esilver clay\u003c\/a\u003e, you must use separate \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metal-clay\/\"\u003etools\u003c\/a\u003e (or make sure they are completely clean of silver clay) for working with copper clay as contamination will create an alloy which may result in failed firings. Use separate files and sanding sheets\/sponges as these are almost impossible to clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":52661344371035,"sku":"C288-2464","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/10662_b49f0855-69ca-478e-bfec-d90104f87ac9.jpg?v=1779368422"},{"product_id":"art-clay-silver-clay-new-formula-c293","title":"Art Clay Silver Clay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis amazing Art Clay Silver can be moulded, sculpted and formed just like modelling clay and can be fired, in most cases, with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/gas-torches\/jewellers-gas-torch-C181\/\" style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003egas torch\u003c\/a\u003e or even on a gas hob (alternatively in a kiln).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\tYour imagination is probably the most important tool you will need for using Precious Metal Clay. Using some basic modelling skills (think of playdough and plasticine) and a few tools, you will be amazed at the high class and professional-looking results you can achieve using this clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as 10g, 20g and 50g packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce fired the clay turns into 99.9% pure silver which is hall markable and even purer than sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall pieces can easily be fired using a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/gas-torches\/jewellers-gas-torch-C181\/\"\u003ehand-held gas torch\u003c\/a\u003e and larger or multiple pieces can be fired in a kiln but the beauty of the Art Clay brand is that you can even fire small pieces on your gas hob at home!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrinks by approximately 8-9% when fired but this small amount of shrinkage makes textures and detail appear even more intricate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be shaped into solid or hollow forms, coiled, made into wire for filigree designs, or rolled out flat and it is especially good at picking up textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor this latest formulation the manufacturer has picked the best parts from their three most popular clays - easy moulding from the Original, slow drying from the Slow Dry (giving you more working time), and a lower firing temperature from the 650 range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't be afraid to experiment as any dry, unfired pieces which you are not happy with can be reconstituted back into clay and used again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for using with moulding compound to create the very popular fingerprint jewellery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis brilliant product is also available in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/item\/new-formula-art-clay-silver-syringe-10g-with-1-tip\"\u003esyringe\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/item\/art-clay-silver-paper-10g\"\u003esheet\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/item\/new-formula-art-clay-silver-paste-10g\"\u003epaste form\u003c\/a\u003e so you can create beautiful and intricate jewellery with only a few basic skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% recycled silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":52661345354075,"sku":"C293-2470","price":47.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":52661345386843,"sku":"C293-2471","price":93.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":52661345321307,"sku":"C293-2469","price":229.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/49920.jpg?v=1779268372"},{"product_id":"art-clay-silver-clay-tool-bundle","title":"Art Clay™ Silver Clay and Tool kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eReady to start your silver clay journey?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve been wanting to try your hand at jewellery making with Silver Clay but weren’t sure where to begin, this starter kit is made just for you! It includes everything you need to start creating small silver jewellery pieces right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"r-size-lg\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's inside the bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10g of Art Clay™ Silver Clay – enough to create several small pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic rolling pin – for smooth, even clay rolling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass brush – to reveal your beautiful silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3M Sanding sponges – mixed pack (fine \u0026amp; medium grits)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolishing papers (7x7cm) – for a professional shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver clay advice leaflet – helpful tips to get started\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFiring Your Creations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product contains the core tools you need for working with silver clay. If you don’t yet have a way to fire your finished pieces, we recommend upgrading to one of our \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete firing kits\u003c\/strong\u003e, which include everything in this set \u003cstrong\u003eplus\u003c\/strong\u003e the additional equipment required for firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/product\/art-clay-silver-clay-tool-bundle-with-torch-firing-kit\"\u003eArt Clay™ Silver Clay Tool Bundle with Torch Firing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/product\/art-clay-silver-clay-tool-bundle-with-torch-firing-kit\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eIncludes this tool set, a jeweller’s gas torch (sold without gas), soldering block, and reverse-action tweezers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe torch is simple to refill using butane gas (standard cigarette lighter gas), readily available from newsagents and hardware shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/product\/art-clay-silver-clay-tool-bundle-with-gas-hob-firing-kit\"\u003eArt Clay™ Silver Clay Tool Bundle with Gas Hob Firing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/product\/art-clay-silver-clay-tool-bundle-with-gas-hob-firing-kit\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eIncludes this tool set, a gas hob firing mesh, and reverse-action tweezers — perfect for firing your pieces on a domestic gas hob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also recommend adding a pair of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/product\/wrap-around-safety-goggles\"\u003esafety glasses\u003c\/a\u003e for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant More Flexibility?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe also offer a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/collections\/build-a-tool-kit\/silver-clay-kit\"\u003eSilver Clay Tool Kit\u003c\/a\u003e with larger clay quantities and additional tools, or mix and match individual products to suit your needs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(note rolling pin and brass brush may vary slightly from image shown)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52904399798619,"sku":"P5-30207","price":68.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/103010_30f2d299-1e0b-4312-8ba4-8a03c8d0f10b.jpg?v=1779368419"},{"product_id":"art-clay-silver-paper-10g","title":"Art Clay Silver Paper 10g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a thin sheet of flexible Art Clay Silver, cleverly formulated so it is not at all sticky and it can be woven, draped, torn, cut with paper punches and scissors. It can also be folded using origami techniques and used to make bezels in which to set stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\tThis paper type is slightly more rigid than the PMC sheet making it feel more like foil. This means that it has slightly less drape than the PMC sheet but holds its shape better. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheet measures 7.5 x 7.5cm with a thickness of 0.25mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay embellished with small pieces of paper type Art Clay can be fired with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metal-clay\/item\/jewellers-gas-torch-c181\"\u003egas torch\u003c\/a\u003e or on a gas hob but whole sheets of folded paper should be kiln fired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no need to dry out the paper before firing (as you would with the clay type) Shrinkage during firing is approx 8-9%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas different characteristics to other Art Clay products and has a smooth non-sticky texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt Clay Silver is one of the original metal clays which helped to completely revolutionise the jewellery world since its development in the mid 1990s. 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