Holly GageApr 3, 20238 min readFire-in-Place Cultured Opals Find New Compatibility With Base Metal Clays and Aussie Metal Clay With great success, Michael Galvin Jade Reed, and Ann Adkins test Healing Phoenix Fire-in-Place Opals with Base Metal and Aussie Clays
Holly GageMay 17, 20227 min readSecrets of Fixing an Impossible Metal Clay Faux Pas by Holly GageI'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...
Holly GageMay 13, 202110 min readAvoiding and Getting Rid of Distortion, Warping and Slumping Metal Clay by Holly GageWarping and Slumping can be avoided when you work with Metal Clay. Several factors can cause these distortions. We'll discuss how to fix it.
Holly GageFeb 4, 20215 min readBreaking the Ice: Torch Firing Fine Silver Metal ClayTorch 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
Holly GageJun 25, 20206 min readCan 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.
Holly GageJul 10, 20194 min readKiln Firing, Sintering and Silver Metal Clay Understanding how Silver Metal Clay fires and sinters is the key to your project's success.