What is Precious Metal Clay?                                                       

Precious Metal Clay,  is an exciting material developed and patented in the 1990s by Mitsubishi Materials of Japan.

Microscopic particles of silver are mixed with a moist binder to create a material that has the feel and working properties of modeling clay.

The Precious Metal Clay pieces are given shape, texture, and character by the artist. Designs are constructed with the moist clay. It can be cut, stamped, sculpted, or carved. After drying, it is sanded and refined. I then fire at 1650 degrees for 2 hours. The binder burns away,  the silver particles then fuse together to make a dense, durable, fully metallic object. Amazing! The pieces are then polished, patina is added, and assembled.

The silver content is 99.9% fine silver. This silver will stay bright and shiny much longer than sterling silver. When needed, clean just as you would sterling silver.