Cool Tools | River Pebble Pendant using EZ960 Sterling Silver Clay with Karen Trexler

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In this video, learn how to create this elegant pendant using a variety of basic techniques and EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay. This project allows so many opportunities for the artist to change elements and make every piece unique. The back of this piece is textured and features a tube bail. Karen shows how to create the tube bail using a handmade mold.

[@lmgtulsa]

Use it the molding compound to make a bale is genius. Great video!

[@Robindalmiras]

Love this project! Amazing piece and so many great tips! Thanks Karen 😊

[@jewelrybymattb]

Awesome piece!

[@JessicaCEP]

That’s really fun!

[@damnimsolucky7]

I love these videos so much keep them coming Karen🥰 i’m so excited to be starting my venture and hobby in precious metal clay. I absolutely love it and I love cool tools💯💫

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Thank you so much! We will definitely keep them coming :)

[@leannbridwell1853]

Really like this design : pretty& interesting. Thank you for your inspiration

[@bobhorn5867]

I was looking at a table for gemstones that can be fired with metal clay and sapphires are a yes, but what about star sapphires?

[@leannbridwell1853]

What number of course or fine sand paper are you using at the various places? Thank you.

[@kimlyons8550]

This was great. Do you have a video where you demonstrate the setup you were talking about for firing with the bail?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Kim, you can watch Karen show how to fire pieces, including with a bail here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ24loJ-mb6Df9k Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

[@azizcrew]

Love this pendant. I am just starting to try working with metal clay. This will be one of my first projects. I am wondering what size the gem is. Love your videos!

[@cooltoolsvideos]

How exciting! This is a 3mm white diamond cubic zirconia. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions, we are always happy to help! [e-mail] or 888.478.5060 is our phone number.

[@kellygurney5638]

I love this piece, is there any way to make it by just torch firing it? Thank you 😊

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Kelly, if you made this piece with a torch fireable clay such as Art Clay Silver, yes you can torch fire it :)

[@nancyfinlayson4182]

great video Karen! Could I just roll little balls of clay to represent the pebbles? will they stay in??

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Nancy, yes you could do this but the connection would not be as strong compared to using our Finishing Touches Mold because they create a flat back with a larger surface connection. Thanks for watching!

[@rhondarice5446]

I love this, I have a question it doesn't have anything to do with this video. Its about using fine silver paste. Do you have any videos on how to use the paste? It was order by mistake, I thought I was ordering clump clay.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Rhonda, fine silver paste is used for adding details and findings to your designs, making repairs, adding parts and pieces in the wet stage, greenware and post firing. You can also use it to paint on leaves, sticks and botanicals to create and re-create natural designs. The uses are endless really! Hope this helps!

[@GCShupe]

How much clay does a typical pendant take to make?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, it really depends on the pendant size. For this particular pendant, it probably took about 25 grams of clay to make. Hope this helps!

[@melissagroben2495]

Those are stunning. When you dry the clay, do you use a dehydrator?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Melissa, yes we use a dehydrator to dry the clay. You can also use a hot plate. Thanks for watching!

[@gshighsmith]

Beautiful pendant! If I use Art Clay Silver and want to fire the piece on a camp stove instead of using a torch, about how many minutes should I let it fire? Thanks! 😍😍😍

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Art Clay Silver should reach a peach glow for 2 - 3 minutes when firing with a flame. Hope this helps!

[@gshighsmith]

Thank you so much. I was thinking it would be longer like five minutes!@@cooltoolsvideos

[@shellyleth1434]

What did you use to get that beautiful silver finish?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, the piece is tumbled after firing. You can find the tumbler we use here: cooltools.us/products/lortone%C2%AE-tumbler-3lb-rotary-120v-us Hope this helps!

[@jeanene888]

Beautiful work! Is that ez960 syringe?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Yes! :)

[@jeanene888]

@@cooltoolsvideos thank you!