PMC Standard and PMC3

[Vivienne]

Hi to everyone, I am new here today and what a brill looking site this is. I have been learning how to use Art Clay Silver and PMC Standard. I prefer the PMC as its easier for me to use. I am going to try PMC3 next but am a bit frustrated in working out how to make my items into brooches. Can I embed sterling silver brooch backs into the unfired PMC and or PMC3. I made the mistake of trying this with the Art Clay and wasted a large lump of it!! Quite a few of the things I have been making would look great (though I say it myself ) as brooches. I shall post some pictures soon so you can see what I mean. However, I would really appreciate some advice, I cant solder and feel sure you dont need to with the PMC. Any help most gratefully accepted.

[missie]

Hi hun can't help I am afriad but some lovely person will be by soon to help you. Can't wait to see your work.

[MuranoSilver]

You're best avoiding sterling into PMC as the firing would weaken it.
The best fittings I've found were from silverclay.co.uk you'll find them
(and other findings) on this page
http://www.silverclay.co.uk/shfi.htm

No soldering involved
Nic x

[Vivienne]

Hi, many thanks indeed for the advice. I shall get in touch with Silver Clay UK I have bought things through them before, they were very helpful and have a good range of stuff. Should I put some pictures of my bits I do on this thread or is it best to put it on the one I think I saw about peoples work?

[MuranoSilver]

There's a special section for showing your work called Your Crafts
Nic xx