Metal Clay Technique

Oct 28, 20226 min read

Can the New Cultured Opals be Fired in Carbon with Bronze or Copper Metal Clay? by Karen Trexler

Tests were performed to see if Healing Phoenix Lapidary Fire in Place Opals by Chris Gage can survive a carbon firing. Yes! Find out how.

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New Cultured Opals can be Fired at 1650ºF in Metal Clay for 2 hours, but only if you do this...

Holly Gage

Jul 11, 20229 min read

New Cultured Opals can be Fired at 1650ºF in Metal Clay for 2 hours, but only if you do this...

How to fire new heat-resistant Cultured Opals in Fine Silver AND Enriched 950 Sterling and 960 Sterling Metal Clays at 1650 ºF for 2 hours

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Holly Gage

Jun 11, 20228 min read

Exciting News: Fire-in-Place Opals for Silver Metal Clay! Part I by Christopher and Holly Gage

Testing and advice by Holly Gage, on how to set fire-in-place cultured opals in your Metal Clay and Jewelry creations.

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Holly Gage

May 17, 20227 min read

Secrets of Fixing an Impossible Metal Clay Faux Pas by Holly Gage

I'm sure many of my jewelry peers and student's who fabricate with sheet metal or sculpt jewelry and other objects from Silver Metal Clay...

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Holly Gage

Feb 8, 20226 min read

Igniting Your Creativity by Holly Gage

Igniting Your Creativity is the third of five Pay It Forward Events. The topic of design and creativity comes up in my online jewelry...

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Holly Gage

May 13, 202110 min read

Avoiding and Getting Rid of Distortion, Warping and Slumping Metal Clay by Holly Gage

Warping and Slumping can be avoided when you work with Metal Clay. Several factors can cause these distortions. We'll discuss how to fix it.

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Breaking the Ice: Kiln Firing Fine Silver, 950 & 960 Metal Clay

Holly Gage

Mar 4, 202113 min read

Breaking the Ice: Kiln Firing Fine Silver, 950 & 960 Metal Clay

Let's under Firing Silver Metal Clay in a Kiln •Open Shelf & Carbon Firing • Programming Your Kiln. • Firing Flat & Dimensional items. More

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Breaking the Ice: Torch Firing Fine Silver Metal Clay

Holly Gage

Feb 4, 20215 min read

Breaking the Ice: Torch Firing Fine Silver Metal Clay

Torch firing is a great way to get started with working with Fine Silver Metal Clay. It opens the door to making small pieces, earrings, cha

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Holly Gage

Nov 24, 20204 min read

Secrets of Creating A 2-Sided Pendant by Holly Gage

3-part Vlog with great secrets for evolving your jewelry designs, avoiding Metal Clay shrinkage distortion, rigging a stepped bezels & more.

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Holly Gage

Oct 21, 20207 min read

How Do I Know If My Metal Clay Kiln Is Running Hot And How To Fix It? by Holly Gage

Your Metal Clay kiln is over firing if your piece melts, has vermiculite stuck to it, or has unsightly bubbles. Here's how to fix it.

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Can You Combine Fine or Sterling Silver Metal Clays, Different Brands, or Fabricated Components?

Holly Gage

Jun 25, 20206 min read

Can You Combine Fine or Sterling Silver Metal Clays, Different Brands, or Fabricated Components?

Three factors need to be considered when determining if Fine or Sterling Silver Metal Clays, Brands, or Components can be used together.

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Strong Metal Clay Greenware Connections Have A Common Theme

Holly Gage

Sep 26, 20197 min read

Strong Metal Clay Greenware Connections Have A Common Theme

Many connections are used to make Precious Metal Clay Jewelry. Learn the 3 major elements each greenware connection needs.

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Jewelry Artist • Instructor • Mentor • Author • Speaker​

Jewelry Artist • Instructor • Mentor • Author • Speaker