I have been contemplating on buying a promethius kiln, but I've read that they are expensive to run. How much has your electric bill gone up since you first started using your kiln?

Well folks, you should know that ceramics or pottery kilns like that can have or be adapted with digital PID controllers just like the jewelry or glass kiln there. Thanks Alan, I will be trying DIY metal clay in my homemade high temp kiln with controller.

Hi there. Great video. Is this the same as the bronze pmc clay I see on sale?

Hi Alan, Thanks for the videos! I have see copper fired in kiln, wrapped in a piece of fiber blanket. I'm wondering if bronze would work the same way. I'm not loving the thought of the stainless steel sprawling all over my kiln, as well as the carbon dust. I fuse glass and lampwork beads in this same kiln, so I don't want to compromise my glass pieces. Thanks. Anyone else who knows the answer to this question, is welcome to chime in.

Am I correct in hearing that you fire your copper first phase at 1000 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, let cool, embed in carbon and fire to 1700 for 2.5 hours? The bronze you go up to 1545 for the second firing? Thank you!

Hi Alan. You have been my go to video. I just recently started using the douglas and sturgess bronze clay with your recipe from previously using a ready made bronze clay. I would love to know why I have swellings and sometimes little explosions after the first firing. From what I understand, it could be air holes, so I have kneaded and kneaded starting from the center out but then I need to put it back into a ball which seems to create new air holes. There must be a secret (or something I am overseeing) to prevent this from happening. Does anyone know? Thanks in advance.

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You can torch fire Prometheus Bronze Clay not sure about yours but I have done it with the Prometheus

Hey Alan, There is a Bronze clay that you can torch fire. www.prometheushobby.com. I would love to have a kiln but this poor old lady really is poor. I also live in a studio apt. The bronze clay is 100gs for $16.50. It's a great solution for my creative side that really wants a proper studio with a kiln. Do you have a recipe for this type that can be torch fired? BTW...I love your art pieces.

Thanks so much for posting this! I am new to metal clay and your video here has been most helpful! :)

Congratulations on your wee baby !! It's an 18 year adventure that lasts far far longer than 18 yrs :) There's nothing more rewarding.

nice series of video's; really stirs the imagination. Question: what would you use as a coating or sealer for the bronze to either keep it from tarnishing or discoloring against someones skin?

Can you give a tutorial on programming a paragon kiln please! I've tried, but get all mixed up. I have an SC2 which I assume is close to what you are using..mine has a bead door. I've only used it for dichro and when adding a program for fire polish it seems I accidently changed a couple of the pre-programs that came with the kiln. Hope this makes sense. I was so frustrated I have not used my kiln in a year or so. Thanks for all of the great info. and tutorials:)

I see no reason why it shouldn't work. Any standard, slow drying method should work. I use an old thrift store toaster on low for a few hours.

Vice nicely done and your work it awesome

Can you put it on a candle warmer?

Nice vid. Thanks. I saw your video on how to make your own metal clay but I can't find it now.. Where can I find it and will that work with silver Clay?

Hey Alan... Thank you Thank you Thank you.... But what happened to the first video about mixing???

Very helpful vids, thanks a lot ! But I was wondering, Have you tried working with silver powder? Or does this DIY clay only work when with copper- and bronze-powder? And If it does work with silverpowder, where to get it? (assuming that it's still 4x cheaper when working with silver) thanks!

Thanks for these tutorials. I'm having some trouble though and as I'm totally new to metal claying, I don't know it the problem is it not sintering or over firing. When it's done it kind of sounds like metal, but it will break failry easy and it's grey instead of copper. Any ideas what's wrong?

Thanks! I am having so much trouble with sintering my homemade copper and bronze clay: is it the carbon/ is it the time/temp/the kiln??... , I will try this method with fingers crossed!

I get my activated coconut carbon from either www.cooltools.us or www.riogrande.com.

Hello Allen..Thanks for posting this video. I didn't know that you had 2 pages. But now I found your video. It's great. .I would like to know if you put the pieces into a cold kiln or ramp it up to the ramp temperature, then place the pieces into the kiln? Anyone who knows the answer is welcome to answer this question. Thanks to all.

Stellar... THANKS!

Bravo! Thank you and CONGRATS on the new baby!

Congratulations! 6 weeks! And, thank you for this video.

The difficulty with a mini torch is that I haven't figured out a way to keep the button pressed down for a long enough period. Also, mini torches are generally a little dangerous to run for long periods.

I can see why steampunk never happened :P

Yeah sir, wait 40 seconds to my weapon to charge. lol

lol You need to upgrade this thing with a mini torch or something.