Fine Silver
PMC Original
This is also called PMC Standard. This was the first
type of PMC clay on the market and is availably only
in lump form. It shrinks up to 30 per cent. As it
needs to be fired for two hours it is only suitable
for kiln firing.
It is ideally suited for projects that require fine
details as you can make it large and let it shrink
when firing.
PMC+
This type of PMC shrinks around 12 per cent and fires
at a higher temperature compared to PMC3. PMC+ is
suitable for kiln and torch firing.
It is available in lump clay and sheet.
PMC3
This is the latest type of PMC and recommended for
anyone starting to work with PMC. It shrinks only
around 6 per cent. As it is the most durable and strongest
it is most suitable for rings. PMC3 is also the best
for using with glass. In addition it has the best
luster of the three types of PMC.
PMC3 fires at a low temperature and can be torch
fired in 2 minutes. (When torch firing remember to
time the two minutes from the time the piece starts
to glow. Ideally pieces should be no larger or thicker
than a 50 pence piece.)
It is available in lump clay, syringe and paste.
As the silver particles in this clay are the most
dense of the range, it should be used for carrying
out repairs on any type of fired PMC.
24K Gold
The original 24k gold can be used to make solid elements
for embedding into other types of PMC (once fired)
or turned into paste by adding a few drops of water.
If used as paste we recommend painting 2-3 thin layers
on your PMC piece whilst still white after firing.
Then torch fire for 2 minutes.
22K Gold
This new type of gold has just been launched. It is
less ‘orange’ in colour compared to the
24K gold and can be fired with PMC+ or PMC3 on the
PMC+ kiln programme or toch fired.
Aura
We no longer stock the Aura 22 as the gold clays work
out more economical and give a better result.
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What type of PMC Should I
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