- Apr 22, 2014
- 1 min
The kiln gods have favored me…
Every time I unload the kiln, I am amazed with the shrinkage factor. For these sea-themed metal clay bead/buttons, I’ve used BronzClay,...
- Jun 25, 2012
- 1 min
Step two in the pebble bead saga…
Now that my polymer clay pebble beads are finished, I’m working on a collection of bronze metal clay beads to match. I’m just giving...
- Apr 17, 2012
- 1 min
It’s not always easy to make a pair of matching earrings…
With bronze metal clay, even if two exact pieces are placed next to each other in a kiln, I find the color of the metal on the finished...
- May 19, 2011
- 1 min
I’ve been playing with bronze metal clay…
again. This time I wanted to make a clasp that plays on the same theme as my flower disk embellishments. To accomplish this (shown top...
- Apr 5, 2011
- 1 min
I’m so surprised…
I can hardly believe my eyes! This is a batch of BronzClay FASTfire metal clay that I’ve just removed from the kiln. When firing...
- Mar 14, 2011
- 1 min
Bronze Metal Clay…
must be fired in a reduction atmosphere. Activated coal carbon is used for this purpose. Stainless steel containers are used to hold...
- Oct 17, 2010
- 1 min
All Ready to Fire!
These Bronzclay™ pieces are bone dry ready to be fired. I usually fire the kiln at night and by the time I hit the studio the next...
- Aug 20, 2010
- 1 min
The Dog Days Return!
After a brief interlude of wonderfully cool weather, the sultry dog days of summer have returned with oppressive high humidity which...
- Mar 25, 2010
- 1 min
More Modern Art
I haven’t worked with enamel in quite sometime…it is not for the person who likes immediate gratification! Some day I may once again be...