scousewolf
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Member since January 2018
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Post by scousewolf on Jan 8, 2018 9:13:43 GMT -5
Hi, newbie here..
To the forum and crafting..
Has anyone ever used the metal clays that are available?
I've got myself some to have a play with and was wondering if any tips or tricks to be aware of..
Cheers in advance
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Post by vegasjames on Jan 8, 2018 16:31:24 GMT -5
Have not used them but welcome to the forum.
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Post by Pat on Jan 8, 2018 18:33:02 GMT -5
All I can tell you is they are wonderful! Small pieces can be hardened with mini butane torch. I suspect there are s few books and YouTube videos on the subject.
Welcome from California!
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Jan 10, 2018 10:48:04 GMT -5
Hi! I've used metal clay a bit. PMC Flex is nice because it is less brittle in the greenware stage and you can work it longer before it goes to hell. I would definitely recommend getting a book or dvd or taking a class if possible - there are lots of little tricks to learn to make it go easy. It's a really fun and easy medium though!
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steven1459
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Member since March 2023
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Post by steven1459 on Mar 30, 2023 5:40:41 GMT -5
I would like to make very small sculptures or jewelry in copper or bronze paste. I don't have an oven but I would like to be able to cook them with a torch. Several videos on the internet show that it is possible but we never see a solidity test and there is an assembly each time (the video is never continuous). According to the majority of people who have tried, it is not possible because of oxidation to have a resistant part.
No matter how many forums I have browsed, I have not seen any mention of trials with the use of "borax" style fluxes. To my knowledge, all soldering requires protection against oxidation (tin solder, copper solder, etc.) of the solder flux type. This one could make an airtight barrier against oxygen. To be applied below, above and on the sides. Could you tell me if you have already tried and if so, what result do you get?
THANKS.
Good for you.
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Post by MsAli on Mar 30, 2023 9:49:58 GMT -5
steven1459All of these threads are old. The 1st one you responded on has some suggestions for you and possibly someone who can answer your question
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