Cool Tools | EZ960® Sterling Silver Layered Cuff Bracelet by Lisel Crowley

[@Angie_grimes1981]

really want to try this your instructions are so clear and easy to follow and there are so many different ways you could design it the possibilities are endless

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Thanks so much for watching, please let us know if we can help in any way!

[@jessicagrill425]

Every time I watch a video I find new tools I need! Thank you for your wonderfully informative videos!

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

i just use basic hand tools = 40 years = all this stuff ic CRAP - talent in the hand fabrication !

[@caseycurtis7497]

Precious metal clay is so, so cool! I just got my first Cool Tools Phoenix torch fireable .999 Silver Clay. I'm going to start with a ring tomorrow! I wish I had found out about this ages ago.

[@georgefilhour8122]

Great job all the way from teaching to designing a beautiful piece, thank you.

[@indynikaj5365]

Lisel made me buy all this stuff by this video. Wish me a good luck to create some beautiful thing 😉

[@allisonjames2923]

Very clear tutorial. Thank you 😊

[@maudale]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@delesprie86]

Excellent teacher, beautiful setting, stone and bracelet

[@dondoyle111]

Very thorough and informative - thank you👍👍

[@mary-annkieckhaben5026]

Thank you for shering this Tutorial.

[@lindacsmith13]

The jewelry you make is so beautiful. I'm so unfamiliar with this material I had a mini heart attack when you started hammering, I thought it would shatter. I keep forgetting it's metal.

[@mysticridge6975]

Thank you for this Lisel, great bracelet tutorial.

[@mary-annkieckhaben5026]

thank you look so nice.thank you for shering.

[@jeanniewinters847]

Thank You, Lisel. What a great instructor you are!!😊 I watched someone from San Francisco who was not using Cool Tools. Seemed like she had a difficult time with some of areas of completion. I think I will be more likely to jump into PMC work, now that I've seen how much easier it is with the tools you used. 😊

[@jerrimarks679]

I would love to be able too afford the whole kit this is awesome

[@NanaNan1]

Gorgeous cuff..my favorite jewelry to make whether in sheet or clay. Thanks

[@sheri4673]

If you are still using this silver metal clay to make jewelry, can you tell me, must it be rolled out to a thin layer as is done in this video to make the cuff bracelet, or could I actually hand mold small figurines such as would hang from a charm bracelet or a pendant, or a larger figurine that could sit on someone's fireplace mantle or be hung as a a tree ornament? I'm wondering if it dries properly if the finished piece is larger and thicker. Thank you for anything you can share!

[@NanaNan1]

@@sheri4673 You can mold anything with any of the metal clays. If you only have access to a torch you do have to limit your size somewhat. Please feel free to FB MSG me Nan Borton-Smith. I could type for days.

[@ronj5714]

Lisel, you really know your stuff, I'm subbing. Love, love that ring on your left point finger, please show how to make this. Many Thank yous.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Rhonda, you can watch Lisel show how to create this ring (with a different stone) here: www.cooltools.us/EZ960-Sterling-Adjustable-Ring-s/2468.htm Have a good day!

[@sheri4673]

Can this clay be used to form hand molded shapes, for example, 3 dimensional figures that could hang on a charm bracelet or pendant- or must if be rolled out to a very thin layer as you show here with the bracelet, in order to dry properly?

[@janesmith1398]

@@sheri4673 was wondering this myself. Small silicon molds would be great to use.

[@bentleygt3716]

looks so So Beautiful. thank you for sharing.

[@soniaz5642]

Thank you Lisel for this very useful tutorial. At the end, you show a finished bracelet and say that you add a patina. Once the bracelet is out of the kiln and it has been brushed, what are the next steps in order to make it shiny like the second bracelet you are presenting at the end of the video ? Thank you very much for your help.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Sonia, the shiny piece shown is right out of the kiln, and has not been brushed or polished yet. Hope this helps!

[@soniaz5642]

Thank you very much Lisel. I am placing an order on the CoolTools website this week-end!

[@carolinerothenberg3982]

Beautiful! Thank you so much for your videos!

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Beautiful bracelet! Will have to check that out!

[@crystalbernard9488]

Very nice tutorial. But I was looking forward to hearing how you fired it. What surface do you put it on in the kiln? What degrees and how long?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Crystal, the clay is fired on a hard ceramic kiln shelf raised up from the floor of the kiln. The piece is fired at 1675°F for 2 hours. If bending post firing, we recommend firing for 3 or 4 hours at 1675°F, as not all kilns are accurately calibrated. Hope this helps!

[@crystalbernard9488]

Thanks!

[@catherinemartina6469]

can you fire a moss agate set in metal clay?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, agates cannot be fired in a kiln. For a comprehensive list of stones and if they can be fired and at what temperature, check out our Gemstone Firing Guide: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0596/7092/1404/files/Article-Gemstones_In_Metal_Clay.pdf?v=1679589161

[@larryswitzer4336]

Your answer did help, just got my tools and clay and ready to go. Thank you very much.

[@coasterkat4432]

I wished you’d have shown the tumbling part & how to add patina & the finishing up or at least verbally explained it. Otherwise, great tutorial. Thanks for sharing!

[@caseycurtis7497]

Does anyone have any tips on how to patina without Liver of Sulfer?

[@isaacb1045]

what kinds of stones can go in a kiln and which ones cant? love these videos 🥰

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Isaac, check out our Gemstone Firing Guide for a list of all stones that can and cannot be fired and at what temperatures and times. You can find it here: www.cooltools.us/v/vspfiles/assets/images/Article-Gemstones_In_Metal_Clay.pdf Thanks for watching!

[@KatieBugBooks]

What type of tumbler and Kiln do you use? Are there other clays similar to the silver clay for other metal types too?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Katie, we use a Lortone Tumbler and Paragon SC2 to fire metal clay. You can find them here: www.cooltools.us/Lortone-3lb-Rotary-Tumbler-USA-p/brn-401.htm www.cooltools.us/Paragon-SC2-Kiln-p/kln-101-p.htm Yes, there are other metal clays such as fine silver, bronze, copper, brass etc. I recommend checking out our Learning Center if you'd like to learn more about metal clay: www.cooltools.us/Metal-Clay-s/2330.htm

[@MandalasandPaintingAndSuch]

Great tutorial!! Thank you

[@gmcneice3]

Could you tell me the Firing and how long?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, EZ960 fires at 1675°F for 2 hours. When bending after firing, we always recommend firing your piece for 4 hours to ensure it is fully sintered. If you have any more questions please feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail] or 888.478.5060. We are always happy to help!

[@SouthernAngel843]

Hi, I have a question for you.... I have a turquoise silver cuff bracelet that the jewelry piece broke off the cuff. How do I reattach that piece back to the cuff. My turquoise piece broke off it. Looka similar to your bracelet except the piece that is holding the jewel ( diamond shaped) broke off from it.

[@caricrowe8681]

Did you fire thar bracelets with that stone in it?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Yes, there are a variety of gemstones that we carry that can be fired in a kiln or with a torch.

[@pilarg.rodriguez7919]

May I ask you how much time do you leave a piece to dry before firing it?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Pilar, it all depends on the size and thickness of the piece. To ensure a piece is bone dry, we recommend drying it on a hot plate or inside a dehydrator to speed up the process.

[@janehamilton2145]

Thank you so much.

[@sherryindera]

I have a question, Did you put the bracelet in the Tumbler to get it shiny, or did you fire it using a blow torch, just trying to understand, how did it get so shiny like silver...

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi, after the piece is fired, it can either be polished by hand or put inside of a tumbler with stainless steel shot. This will bring out the silver shine!

[@janehamilton2145]

How much Ez960 is needed for this bracelet? I want to make a similar cuff as a Christmas present, but I am a relative beginner. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Jane, Lisel used about 20 grams of EZ960. Have a good day!

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you 😊

[@haroldmiller5716]

If a person wants to use a turquoise cabochon, can it be removed during the firing process and be reset after the firing process.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Harold, we would recommend setting the stone after firing. For a complete list of gemstones that can be fired and what temperature, see our Gemstone Firing Guide here: www.cooltools.us/v/vspfiles/assets/images/Article-Gemstones_In_Metal_Clay.pdf Thanks for watching!

[@crowsandshinythings2796]

What Kiln did you use for the bracelet? Thank you

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, we use the Evenheat Kingpin 88 in our studio. You can find this kiln here: www.cooltools.us/Evenheat-Kingpin-88-p/kln-971-p.htm If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out to us at 888.478.5060 or [e-mail]. We are happy to help!

[@Rh11993]

Amazing video! In cases of wanting to use a crystal thats non fireable and having to place it after firing... How do you keep a cabochon hole from shrinking? Thanks so much xx

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, you would not be able to keep the cabochon hole from shrinking. You would need to account for the shrinkage of the clay when creating a bezel, and place the stone after firing. Thanks for watching! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail] or 888.478.5060. We are happy to help!

[@alvaisabellaisonato1675]

Lisel!! I miss you and Cool Tools!! I will be back on my feet soon! My identity got stolen and I've been through a hell!!! Tell everyone in our art community and everyone at Cool Tools I miss and love you all! Elizabeth "Lizzie" Giambelluca P.S. Also all my devices got hacked! God Bless!

[@reneewall5770]

love this piece and this product is something I just found out about, I was wondering if this can be fired in a microwave kiln or does it need a full size one?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Renee, EZ960 Sterling Silver Clay needs to be fired in a kiln that can reach 1675°F. We recommend the Evenheat Kingpin 88, which is a table top kiln. You can find it here: www.cooltools.us/Evenheat-Kingpin-88-p/kln-971-p.htm If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail] or 888.478.5060. We are always happy to help others get started in metal clay!

[@MandalasandPaintingAndSuch]

Can you tell me how many grams of clay I would need for a cuff like this one? Could I use my butane torch to fire this cuff?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Shannon, this cuff probably uses about 20 grams of clay. Sterling Silver clays cannot be torch fired, so you would need a kiln to make this cuff. You could technically make the cuff using fine silver and torch it, but we would not recommend it as cuffs take a lot of abuse and therefore sterling silver would be best.

[@emiliemendoza9652]

I have a beginner question: why use sterling silver instead of fine silver for a cuff? Is there a difference in the finished resistance or is it a convinient way to fire (kiln) instead of the torch?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, you want to use sterling silver because it is a stronger alloy. Fine silver is a softer alloy, compared to sterling silver which has copper in it, which gives it its strength. Thanks for watching!

[@larryswitzer4336]

Can this metal be annealed if it gets work hardened

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Larry, yes. Metal clay is just like any other metal once fired. Thanks for the question!

[@ASMR-Lisandra]

great video!! A small question can the torch be used on zirconium oxide without it burning or tarnishing? and on swarovski cabochon? Thanks for watching the next videos 💛

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, swarvoski crystals cannot be torch fired. For a complete list of gemstones that can and cannot be fired, including how long they can be fired and at what temperature, please refer to our Gemstone Firing Guide: www.cooltools.us/v/vspfiles/assets/images/Article-Gemstones_In_Metal_Clay.pdf Hope this helps!

[@ASMR-Lisandra]

CoolToolsVideos thanks !!! it helped me! look forward to seeing your next videos see you soon👍🏻

[@ClassySmiles]

I'm hooked!!

[@larryswitzer4336]

I was just wondering if you could do solder work on this after it is fired

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Larry, yes. Fired metal clay can be soldered. Have a good day!

[@joebtubie]

wait. how did clay turn into sterling silver???

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, this is sterling silver clay. The sterling silver particles are mixed with a binder. When fired in a kiln, the binder burns away and the sterling silver, or metal particles "sinter" into a solid form, creating a solid piece. There are many types of metal clay - copper, bronze, fine silver, sterling silver, etc. Learn more about metal clay in our Learning Center here: cooltools.us/blogs/learning-center/metal-clay

[@joebtubie]

@@cooltoolsvideos amazing! thank you for the response.

[@purrrrguy]

Can sterling silver pmc clay components be soldered to sheet sterling silver? I don't have a kiln, so i want to torch fire the little components and put them onto the sheet metal cuff.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Yes, you can, however Sterling Silver metal clay cannot be torch fired and needs to be fired in a kiln. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] or 888.478.5060.

[@TheLaurieblake]

What do you use for a dehydrated?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, we use the Excalibur 2400 for a dehydrator. You can also let pieces air dry or use a hot plate. You can find the dehydrator here: www.cooltools.us/Clay-Dehydrator-Excalibur-2400-p/acc-705.htm

[@larryswitzer4336]

How long will the clay stay workable after you open the packet or syringe,

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Larry, once the clay has been opened, we recommend placing it into a Clay Hydrator to keep it hydrated and workable. For a syringe, you will want to place the tip in water to keep it workable. Hope this helps!

[@larryswitzer4336]

yes it did but how long will it last in the dehydrator

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Larry, the clay will last indefinitely as long as it is hydrated. If there are ever any issues it can always be reconstituted. You can watch videos on how to reconstitute clay here: www.cooltools.us/searchresults.asp?Search=reconstitute&Submit=Search

[@larryswitzer4336]

Thank you

[@deborahclay-kitsch9825]

Can you torch fire the EZ960?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Deborah, torch firing is technically feasible but it is not recommended for EZ960. Thanks for the question!

[@anitagonzalez4265]

Deborah Clay-Kitsch l

[@FloridaysA1A]

Do you cover the stone with anything to protect it when you tumble the bracelet?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, no need to protect the stone when tumbling the bracelet. Thanks for the question!

[@janehamilton2145]

My bracelet cuff is ready to fire - but I am reading different opinions on what support to use. I fired EZ960 earrings using kiln paper on kiln shelf, but it seemed the paper stuck to the backs of the earrings. Although they had been quite smooth they came out black and roughened, taking a lot of polishing to remove. I have now obtained some crushed vermiculite but there are differing opinions on this. Please can you tell me your method of firing the EZ960?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Jane, we suggest - to prevent sticking, creating a thin coating of crushed vermiculite on a raised hard ceramic kiln shelf. Hope this helps, happy making!

[@larryswitzer4336]

They say fire on an open kiln shelf, does that mean keeping the kiln open?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Larry, firing open shelf means that there is no carbon required. You can simply place your piece on a raised ceramic kiln shelf, shut the door and fire up the kiln. Hope this helps!

[@hellboundrubber4448]

Dude that's funny!

[@larryswitzer4336]

One more Question how long can you leave a piece before you fire it, Does it have to be fired right after you make it. Thanks

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Larry, you can leave a metal clay piece in the greenware state for whatever length of time you desire. There are no restrictions on when you need to fire them. Have a good day!

[@roxydev3491]

About how much clay do you think was used for this cuff?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Roxy, about 20 grams. Possibly more for a longer or wider one.

[@janehamilton2145]

Thank you for your reply. I have a mini kiln and am having difficulty finding a hard ceramic shelf to fit. But I have a fibre shelf and posts. Would this be satisfactory with a thin layer of vermiculite?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Jane, EZ960 won't stick to vermiculite or alumina hydrate. As long as you have a layer of this over the fiber shelf, it will be satisfactory.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Also, we recommend using vermiculite that is finely crushed. This prevents the clay from picking up the texture.

[@filomenagalante5399]

Ciao... complimenti i liquidi sono acqua? Quanta cottura in forno prima di essere lucidati?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, this cuff fires in the kiln at 1675°F for 4 hours. Have a good day!

[@ArtArtandMoreArt]

After you sand it, before you fire it and dry it out would it be a problem to rinse off any excess dust? What would happen if you did? Great tutorial.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, you would not want to rinse off any excess dust. You can brush excess dust off with a brush; however this dust will burn off anyways inside of the kiln when fired. If you did rinse of the clay, this may hinder any of the clay connections. Thanks for the question!

[@filomenagalante5399]

Thanks

[@jobaker4726]

Hi can you use a torch to fire this thanks.

[@debhorapedroza1705]

When you say tumble what do you mean by tumble your peace

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Debhora, tumbling is a quick and easy way to polish your pieces. You can find a tumbler here: www.cooltools.us/Lortone-3lb-Rotary-Tumbler-USA-p/brn-401.htm Thanks for watching!

[@anonymoustruth5950]

It’s really frustrating that none of any of the Cool Tools videos shows the entire process

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, EZ960 fires at 1675°F for 2 hours on an open shelf (4 hours if you plan on bending after firing). If you'd like to learn about how to fire metal clay, we have a separate video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ24loJ-mb6Df9ksi=fXcrsnMTWQIcbjQA Hope this helps!

[@anonymoustruth5950]

@@cooltoolsvideos so you can’t fire it with a torch?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

@@anonymoustruth5950 Sterling silver clays cannot be fired with a torch and require a kiln. If you're looking for a torch fireable clay, we recommend Phoenix Fine Silver: cooltools.us/collections/phoenix-torch-fireable-clay%E2%84%A2/products/phoenix-torch-fireable-clay%E2%84%A2 On the product page, you'll see an introductory video under the photo section that shows just about everything on the clay, including how to torch fire it. You can always reach out to us directly for help, we are happy to help.

[@anonymoustruth5950]

@@cooltoolsvideos thank you I did not know that, I thought both could be fired with a torch.

[@ទិតចន-ញ3ឌ]

Good

[@StinkyDustyBird]

“First you need 500 things”

[@morganlewis2667]

Using commercial / manufactured templates, textures and stamps, nothing wrong with that, yet want to: "show the hand, show that it's not manufactured". My dichotomy sensor is lighting up.

[@d.b.sorensen827]

So you have used a large # of items cards surfaces tools dehydrators picks ... I take it this can be a very expensive hobby if you want to really get into it?

[@ទិតចន-ញ3ឌ]

Good