Tab Setting for Non-Fireable Stones with EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay by Cindy Pope

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In this video, Cindy Pope demonstrates a different way of setting non-fireable stones using a paper punch to create the prong setting. This video is full of metal clay construction and firing techniques!

[@moonbeammimi]

Great tutorial!

[@euvid1]

From EUdice You are terrific. You give such wonderful lessons and instructions. Thank you

[@Robindalmiras]

This was so helpful! I sure appreciate. This tutorial

[@MLOpals]

This video really made my Day☺️🤗. Finally im getting new ideas for setting opal in zilver❤️

[@joybassey70]

Great video, will help with my ideas for my collections

[@lindascrofano5120]

I'm just beginning to create with silver clay. This video is super helpful! Thank you. :)

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Thanks for watching, please let us know if you need any help with anything!

[@kellyprince9445]

Oh my word 😍 am in love with precious metal clay jewellery now...have been making my own now for about a year. Some wirework and some gem setting but have wanted a way to create my own design but still look like it's been professionally done...finally found it!! Thankyou so much for the tutorial 💓

[@cooltoolsvideos]

How exciting! We're so happy we could help - please feel to reach out at any time, we're always happy to help more!

[@pilycebrian]

Thank you very much!!!

[@klcwarchitect]

Excellent video! I never would have thought of using a mask to identify where the stone would go.

[@milouschmidt]

❤ very pretty thank you ❤

[@Spiritree41]

Woe looks so beautiful 😍

[@tishsmiddy71]

I can’t wait to start !!! 😍

[@genawarrington3195]

Wow, this was a very helpful video. I learned so much. I'm excited to get started in metal clay.

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[@shantilewis4188]

This is one of my favorite videos seeing I usually always use non firing stones. I very much appreciated this Vid. Really great one. I was wondering if the entire piece is EZ960, I heard you mention that it flexes and thought did she use the flex clay too etc. TY

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Shanti, so glad to hear you enjoyed the video! This is using EZ960 only. When Cindy talks about the flexibility, she is referring to EZ960. Hope this helps!

[@Goodellsam]

A hole allows the underside of the stone, to be cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner.

[@artsyfartsystuff4277]

by the looks of the warming plate the clay was not dry all the way. There is a damp spot in shape of piece. and that is how you know it is not dry.

[@christinan.7273]

This is a very interesting technique! I have a couple of questions, though. Firstly, is there any reason you could not cut out the whole behind the stone while the backplate is still wet clay? This also goes for cutting out prongs (not using a paper punch, of course.) Next, I know you are using EZ 960 due to its strength, but could you use a different kind of clay (such as Art Clay Silver or Copper) and cut the prongs, have them dry in the shape you'd like, then still fire according to the instructions and have this method work?

[@shantilewis4188]

I'm thinking if you cut the whole out while wet it would or could morph it out of shape, even so slightly would effect the final outcome. I could be wrong but that was what I was guessing the reason.

[@alee2977]

@@shantilewis4188 What about the other part of her question: "Next, I know you are using EZ 960 due to its strength, but could you use a different kind of clay (such as Art Clay Silver or Copper)..." Can you use a different kind of precious metal clay? Thanks in advance, and thanks for the great video! ☺💖

[@lisajarvis3820]

Sanding puts heat in the clay which helps it to bend!

[@kathynoll4634]

I'm very new to silver clay. So I want as much help as possible please 🤗👍🙏

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Kathy, check out our Learning Center on metal clay for videos, articles, tips and tricks: www.cooltools.us/Metal-Clay-s/2330.htm

[@ruthdederich3622]

So I have been trying to get my piece perfect which seems to be asking a lot. I have reconstituted the clay repeatedly. It has broken the last 2 times but I let it dry longer than 2 hours each time. Is that the problem or it the number of times it has been reconstituted or is it something else? I am using PMC Flex. I do not have a center punch to cut out the back hole and have been using a scalpel. The piece is fairly large and dries bowed so is not easily supported. 6.5 X 4.5. I have tried drying it on a mug warmer and drying it in room air. It warped each time. Thank you for your time. This video is much appreciated.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Ruth, when you are drying your piece you'll want to make sure to flip it over every 15 minutes. This will help make sure that it does not warp. Reconstituted clay shouldn't be an issue as long as it is properly hydrated. Hope this helps!

[@dougreed9843]

How do you polish the piece? Can you add after firing other silver wire by soldering it on like sister snake around as a further bezel, or any other thing just to have different appearances? Can you age it afterwards also? Just came to mind lol

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Doug, you can polish the piece with a polishing pad or cloth. Yes, you can solder metal clay, and yes you can give it an aged look with patina gel. If you want to learn more you can check out our Learning Center: www.cooltools.us/Learning-Center-s/2329.htm Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!

[@easystarallstar89]

Hi, the clay that you cut off after heating, can that be used again like you would with normal clay? If so, how would you revive it to be useable again?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Yes, metal clay can be reconstituted so that it never goes to waste! You can watch how to reconstitute metal clay here: www.cooltools.us/Reconstituting-Metal-Clay-by-Karen-Trexler-s/2800.htm

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

Before you place the stone did you firing the piece into the kiln and apply the patina? 😊

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Yes, the piece is fired, the patina is applied and then the stone is set. Thanks for watching!

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

How is call the little oven where you place the clay to drying? Thanks😊

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello! This is a clay dehydrator. You can find it here: cooltools.us/products/clay-dehydrator-excalibur-2399

[@AlluringBeader]

I am slightly confused by the use of the term flexible clay throughout the prongs and bail portions of the tutorial. Are you using a different clay than the ez 960 that you created the base of the pendant with?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Detrina, these entire piece is made with EZ960. EZ960 is considered to be flexible - especially by Cindy :) She loves using EZ960 for flexibility. Hope this helps!

[@kathynoll4634]

I'm trying to set some pearls as a brooch. Help??? Please???🙏🤞🙏😉😊

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Pearls cannot be fired in a kiln, so you would want to se the pearls after firing. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

[@leengin]

Can the hole be cut before drying?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Yes! :)

[@joanneharman2136]

What is the thickness of the clay you are using for prongs please?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Joanne, this sheet of clay for the prongs has been rolled to 3 cards thickness. You can watch how here: www.cooltools.us/Video-Introduction-to-the-Silhouette-Curio-by-Cindy-Pope-s/2619.htm

[@euvid1]

Why didn’t you punch out the hole in the bezel before you attached it? Don’t see the fiber blanket in the listing. Thanks.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi David, you can put a hole inside of the bezel before you attach it if you would prefer. The fiber blanket is here: www.cooltools.us/Superwool-HT-Fiber-Blanket-p/kln-806.5.htm Thanks for watching!

[@lisajarvis3820]

Do you have a UK online shop?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

We do not have a UK shop, but we do ship to the UK :)

[@strawberryme08]

How do we know if a stone is fireable? Are cz stones ok?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, most CZs can be fired with metal clay. Check out our Gemstone Firing Guide, which lists each stone and the firing temperature + length of time they can be fired: www.cooltools.us/v/vspfiles/assets/images/Article-Gemstones_In_Metal_Clay.pdf Thanks for watching!

[@janjirfantasy]

can the ez960 be fired in an UltraLite Beehive Kiln?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Yes, EZ960 can be fired in the Beehive :)

[@janjirfantasy]

@@cooltoolsvideos thank you!

[@daniellem3643]

Can I use a butane torch to fire a setting like this?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Yes, as long as the clay and the gemstone can be torch fired. This clay, any all other sterling silver clays cannot be torch fired.

[@daniellem3643]

@@cooltoolsvideos thank you! How do I know which metal clay can be torch fired? I don't have a kiln and am just getting started in this medium.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

@@daniellem3643 Art Clay Silver and PMC Fine Silver clays can be torch fired. Check out our Learning Center for everything you need to know about metal clay: www.cooltools.us/Metal-Clay-s/2330.htm If you ever have any questions feel free to reach out to us directly. We're always happy to help!

[@carolhendly4347]

U mean 10% larger? Not 110%

[@Nrscathy60]

Your bail is too small for the chain required to hold a heavy stone pendant like this one. Plus, it doesnt seem wide enough to put any necklace through without taking the clasp off, feeding the chain, then putting the clasp back on. Laypeople dont know how to do this. It is a beautiful piece, but not practical or functional. Sorry😢