Clay? That Turns into Silver???

[@iiickythump]

and put a tiny bit of olive oil on your hands when youre working with it, tiny tiny bit. it will help it not stick (:

[@leaschmitt2496]

tip from a ceramist; use a damp soft bristle brush (I personally use watercolour brushes) to go over your design at the end to smooth it out. Works way better than your fingers and it'll save you a lot of dremmeling

[@LylWren]

top tier tip I bow to the master orz

[@GrimAngel01100]

I'm always struggling to get my clay smooth. Always has some bumps or fingerprints. Thanks for the tip!

[@SONYSATURN]

watching silver clay in the middle of the night aww yisss

[@jvon3885]

There's no I in yes. Just thought you should know.

[@cutiepiecatloveallanimals6602]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@jvon3885but there is an I in yisss, just thought you should know

[@abundantharmony]

@@jvon3885 Yis thur iz.

[@hopegold883]

This channel has lasted the longest for me to not skip through the add.

[@fableagain]

My aunt gave me what remained of a silver clay kit she bought years ago. I made a pretty chonky skull pendant with it, and I still have enough clay left over to make a ring with it. It's the exact same brand as yours. In my opinion it's kind of a pain to work with, but if you're patient with it you'll get amazing results.

[@fableagain]

Alright so now that I've watched the video, I noticed a few things which I find superrr interesting! First off, my clay was, i wanna say, 12 years old? Plus they might've changed the formula over that time. So that might be a reason for any differences between the stuff my clay did vs yours. First off, ny clay was totally geared towards firing on top of a gas stove! I was very surprised that yours was for use in a kiln. Maybe it's a different kind? If they still sell the gas stove kind you might want to check it out. Cause... My clay didn't become droopy at all! That was the biggest difference between mine and yours: I didn't have any droopiness issues. Speaking of, I love how you dealed with the droop by making a droopy ring. Very clever. Anyway, my clay kit also included more instructions I think. Maybe that's also because of the clay being different but anyways: I had to let the clay dry COMPLETELY before firing it, otherwise the world was gonna end or something. Idk if you have to do that or if you did it but idk why not try it? Also it said to heat until the piece got a peach colour and then it was done iirc. The kit also included a wooden ring stick whatchamacallit. Maybe the clay sticks less to wood? Lastly idk if you're interested in this but I remember that the clay consists of silver powder and organic material. When you fire the clay (the kind i used at least( apparently the organic stuff burned away, and the silver powder melted together. The piece is supposed to be 99% silver through and through. Which to my brain means that if you mess up firing a piece you could always use it as 99% silver in one of your other projects welding stuff together. Idk I'm sure you'll think of something. Maybe melting it and casting something idk. Sorry for the wall of text, I hope you have a great day :]

[@NancyW96CatLady]

I went directly to the Art Clay Silver website, and on the page for their starter kit, they do still talk about heating it over a gas stove.

[@Ink_farm_art]

You can break it down into a slip and paint it on the underside of a tiny leaf and it makes a lovely pendant.

[@ragdollrose2687]

It's so cool! I think it might work better in a mold than shaping it by hand since it breaks easily and you lose a lot of product just touching it

[@arield0123]

Just took a class recently and we dried our clay pieces in a dehydrator. This way they stay in the shape you want and don’t break while firing due to hidden pockets of moisture. Didn’t take too long. Also, when doing the final firing, you don’t want to heat beyond the light orange/peachy color, otherwise it begins to melt and loses shape. Once you see the slightest silver shine through, it’s too hot and melting. Back off on the heat. Good luck on your next attempts! Lots of fun.

[@harriotteworthington3147]

I remember my first few pieces- I’m self taught, too. PMC is fun, and is a medium that is very flexible in style. The object d’art can be rough or fine, sculpted or molded, flat or 3D (my last piece was a standard sized D20 that hangs on an adjustable leather cord. Purchase some modeling cork to create 3D objects (used to create the shape’s hollow). You’ll love it!

[@HapillyMe]

Another tip, your jewelry willl have more depth if you use liver of sulfer after you are done firing it. Dip it in the sulfer bath, then polish. It'll look much better!

[@julieberry2793]

I LOVE the use of the strainer for firing! What a great idea!

[@precisiongrinder]

Fire Mountain Gems was the first silver clay ever bought. There is a liquid silver clay as well. I’m sure if I bothered to look through the comments, someone else probably mentioned it. Well done. Love the creativity!

[@ZebbMassiv]

Does this clay exist as 3D printer filament yet? Imagine just printing3 out a perfect clay ring, firing it up and it's silver and ready for the gem stone. Imean, if there's giant printers out there that use cement as filament, this shouldn't that difficult to pull off.

[@bluesSGL]

I think it would be prohibitively expensive unless it's the base metal clays

[@valerielang2669]

No but the easiest way to essentially get that effect is to just do a 3D model of the jewelry you want to make, print it out, and then cast it! It’s typically how production style jewelry works and is the fastest and easiest way to make bulk jewelry!

[@ThisSouthernGirlCan]

Been working with this since the 90s. Please use oil lol

[@dedicated2excel]

I believe the reason why that one broke, was because as the ring was heated on the metal rod, it shrunk, and as it shrunk, the harden part couldn’t stay wrapped around the rod. Which I’m sure you came to the same conclusion. This stuff is pretty cool.

[@AndreLebone]

This is the most informational video I’ve come across on this clay like by far

[@haleylaneart]

please consider gloves my friend it can conserve some of that material that is being absorbed in your skin. plus our skin is our biggest organ it probably doesn't wanna eat silver clay. love your work!

[@maricahuxtable6487]

Your channel deserves so much more recognition I love all your videos and creativity

[@ariaLampadaria]

This would be super cute to make a fingerprint ring for a loved one

[@fableagain]

There was a silver clay trend around the mid 00'? Iirc? And fingerprint jewelry was one of the things a lot of people made! Super cute.

[@ariaLampadaria]

@@fableagain uh nice thanks for info i didn‘t know

[@ivfchic3316]

I just did this for today of my 90 year old Grandmother 😊

[@ariaLampadaria]

@@ivfchic3316 aww🥺🥺🥺

[@siobhanhenry9094]

The hand ring your wearing is really cool and i like the idea of this clay for stuff likw that

[@ashtonsgotsauce]

they have a tutorial for the hand ring

[@taniyachatterjee5866]

You are my favourite art channel!!

[@iiickythump]

try 925 for rings, the fine silver is too soft (: love ya

[@ThestuffthatSaralikes]

I stumbled across this stuff on Temu… became a lil obsessed, as one does, and after a month of watching and rewatching I’m gonna bite the bullet and hit “Buy Now”… between the video and the comments section I feel pretty good!!

[@stepwivesindisguise]

Was it any good?

[@NancyW96CatLady]

On the website for the clay they suggest using a hair dryer to dry it.

[@sophiekirkman957]

Thats so cool! Love the drippy ring.

[@noxlynn8215]

you can take the scrap clay that dried out (as long as its not fired yet) and grind it down with a mortar and pestle and add water to make it into usable clay again.

[@Just1Tori]

That drop ring turned out soooooo dope. I literally said WOW out loud 🎉❤

[@Missmyraw]

Thank you for testing this out for us!

[@hanahmarie3815]

The 3d printed mold idea would be sick

[@donlaroque8028]

Rio-Grande jewelry supply has stones that can be withstand the heat aka stone in place casting

[@dyschezia_gaming]

Wow I had no clue you could add more clay onto a fired piece to fix it! Thank you!

[@jenniferavenoso7162]

Awesome video because I probably would've done the same exact thing you did!

[@tatling]

first ad i didn’t skip in a while, genius

[@LaFlasheuse]

so cool the drippy ring

[@murphchris5670]

Hi this is so cool. Can I use a butane kitchen torch? The flame goes high.

[@DaVoDeTh]

absolutely brilliant ad placement

[@boblydecker5951]

“My friend explained it, but I forgot. SCIENCE!!” 🤣

[@elvinmay54]

Can you not solder the pieces together after firing

[@RabbitBlackArtcanal]

I have to be honest, maybe the 40% of the views its just me, watching this fideo like 1000000 times per day, I CAN'T STOP I LOVE THIS VIDEO

[@Doghousetat]

This is so cool ✨

[@SheistyLady00]

This has been around 20 years. I worked at a pottery studio and this was new then

[@jonasgeez2140]

Is it 925 silver? Prdy damn cool stuff

[@LuisTorres-fl8xe]

How strong are these rings if you were to drop or accidentally stepped on it will it snap or break

[@foxychung2000]

how much does it shrink by cause i want to know what the adjustments would be

[@whatshappening-8]

Can I ask what kind of polishing devices you use!! I have one but it’s too rough and doesn’t polish it enough 😅

[@RocioAvila-c7v]

Does anyone know what gems can be used? I’ve tried a few and after firing them they became red or brown 😢

[@moniquew9983]

I just received my clay, and played with it for a minute. The other vids I came across made me feel like I was doing something wrong, this def was my experience with it. 😅 I guess practice will make perfect?

[@donhalphin9666]

Those hands give me psytrance dj vibes

[@paigeedwards3493]

Shmoxd!! Its been years!! How are you doing?

[@lisabaker1796]

Looks very finicky to work with. But your sun glasses ROCK!!!@😅

[@Zach.whatever]

I love this sea dog

[@tommyboyio1363]

nice

[@darkmad00]

really cool!

[@anniebell6846]

Hey lost wax process is also an option

[@GINAAGONZALEZ]

I love you dude 💖❤️‍🔥💖❤️‍🔥

[@Pixieworksstudio]

Soooo cool😊

[@costinmarius-gr5vf]

This product hardens and becomes silver in the oven, not with the torch

[@Mrsmifff]

next time put some cooking oil on your hands so the clay doesn't stick to the skin

[@GoingtoHecq]

Now use it to make a model engine

[@lilymansurova9679]

🔥🔥🔥

[@AntiJeffreyMcCrayCommunity]

Interesting

[@ariaLampadaria]

Uhhh so coool😍😍

[@cassie.m.0723]

I'm not sure this stuff is worth the cost but it looked like a fun little experiment for sure

[@clocreatesdiy]

Wowowww

[@cherylmillard2067]

Diamonds would work.

[@kiddcabbatv]

More silver vlay videos try and make a grill

[@okaycola2]

Reminds me of hs

[@lucaslucas6272]

luv u

[@AntiJeffreyMcCrayCommunity]

Make me one ☝️pleaseeeeee

[@ariaLampadaria]

Me too! Haha

[@moldedmoonbeams2472]

Ive been working with metal clay for 10 years and my fingers have never looked like that. Its really not like this when you research first 😂

[@maneater3491]

Use baby oil 😂

[@JessHull]

thats an ugly ring. But cool for your first try!

[@carmenjaniratarafacortes7405]

😔 Honey you can flight alone, in this moments is not safe. You can’t take care of yourself. Your husband knows and your Mom will travel you home to explain him all the details of your treatment. Don’t resist the help. Let them help you please.

[@DNDNONAME]

Why use him in the thumbnail if he isn’t in the video??

[@lorahart56]

Sooooo many things wrong with this demo. Don't ask for a good tutorial from someone who is far from an expert.

[@LaMemz]

Iiiiiiiits not really a demo tho luv. It’s more like a glimpse into his first experience with this material and a introduction to people who were unaware of said material

[@moldedmoonbeams2472]

It was painful to watch

[@RabbitBlackArtcanal]

​@@moldedmoonbeams2472 why so hater ma bruda? Enjoy life and little stuffs like this

[@DeeMax007]

𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥'𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕟𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕔𝕝𝕒𝕪 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕨𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕚 𝕡𝕦𝕣𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕤𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥