Art Clay 50 grams + bonus, While stocks last

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A pack of 50 grams Art Clay Silver action packaging. This packaging contains no less than 10% more silver clay.

Silver Clay Bonus packaging: These are available while stocks last. If stocks are insufficient, regular packaging will be used. Delivery cannot always be guaranteed, as this depends on the supply of my supplier (as long as supplies last).

Art Clay Silver Regular Silver Clay 50 grams plus bonus is ready to use straight out of the package and consists of 99% pure silver, a binder, and water. With 50 grams, this package provides an ideal amount of silver clay for creating medium to large jewelry pieces and other decorative silver items. The package contains two 25-gram sachets, which is convenient if you don’t want to use the entire amount at once but still want to benefit from the economical price.

After firing, the clay achieves a purity of 99.9% silver and can be hallmarked as 925 silver in the Netherlands.

The clay air-dries naturally, so keep this in mind while working. Ensure that your leftover clay stays moist to prevent it from drying out during use.

Shaping Phase

The clay is easy to shape using specialized tools and materials suitable for various types of clay. Other tools can also be useful, but avoid any tools that might rust, as this could stain the silver. The clay can be used directly from the package. If the clay sticks to your hands, apply a small amount of olive oil to your hands, work surface, or tools. If the clay feels dry, add a few drops of distilled water using a damp fingertip and knead it thoroughly, preferably using plastic wrap. Make sure leftover clay doesn’t dry out while you’re working.

Drying Phase

The clay is light gray in color. Drying time depends on the method you choose:

  • Air drying: 24 hours for 10 grams of clay at 1 mm thickness.
  • Using a hairdryer: Approximately 20 minutes.
  • In a household oven: 10 minutes at 100°C.

You can check if the clay is dry by placing your piece on a mirror. If condensation forms, the clay is not yet fully dry.

Once dried, the clay has the hardness of plaster. You can join or repair pieces using paste made from clay scraps. Dried clay can also be engraved or refined using sharp tools. Keep in mind a shrinkage rate of about 9-10%. For rings, this shrinkage corresponds to approximately 4 to 5 Japanese sizes (you can find other ring sizes in the ring size chart). Sanding and filing are easier in the dry phase, as the silver becomes harder after firing.

Firing Phase

Art Clay Silver Regular can be fired uncovered in a special kiln. Place your piece directly on a fiberboard or grid in the preheated kiln. For extra support, you can use fiber cloth, fiber paper, or granulate to support delicate designs. Small zirconia (up to 6 mm) can be fired directly in a hot kiln. If unsure, it’s recommended to start with a cold kiln and allow the piece to cool gradually to room temperature.

This silver clay can also be fired on a special grid on a gas stove or using a microtorch. Watch our instructional videos for more details. For glass, ceramics, pottery, or porcelain, a cold kiln with an adjusted firing schedule is required. Gold foil or gold paste can also be used to add 22k gold accents.

Finishing Phase

After firing, the clay appears white due to the crystalline structure of fine silver. Use a polishing brush to bring out a matte silver finish. For further refinement, polishing sponges, an agate burnisher, or a polishing needle can be used. For added convenience, sanding disks with a Dremel are highly effective. Polishing paste can be used to achieve a high-gloss finish. Art Clay Silver Regular offers a beautiful, bright silver appearance.

Available Packaging

Art Clay Silver Regular is available in:

  • 7, 10, 20, and 50 grams of clay,
  • 10 and 20 grams of paste,
  • 5 and 10 grams of syringe paste, with or without nozzles,
  • 10, 15, and 35 grams of paper-type clay,
  • 15 grams of overlay paste.

Contents:

  • 50 grams of silver clay
  • Instruction sheet


Visit our Silver Clay FAQ for more information about silver clay.

Art Clay Silver
4582267835688
10% Bonus
141.25
Incl NL vat
    Delivery time:2-3 dagen
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