What is silver clay? How does it work?

[@micafoster8474]

that visualization was so smart, really helped me understand

[@BlueDotJewelry]

I'm so glad! Thanks for letting me know

[@Harpysisters]

As a chemist who knows how the molecules work at an atomic level, that physical demonstration was simple and very brilliant

[@BlueDotJewelry]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. I think in visuals and am thrilled that this translated

[@marian1576]

Very good demonstration. Your comment about this amount costing $130 is why I don’t work in precious metal clay. It’s just too expensive for me

[@dreadfairy6963]

Yes same! Conversely, if you get good at making jewelry to sell, then you can make a lot from that amount of clay!

[@BlueDotJewelry]

I absolutely get it

[@BlueDotJewelry]

This is it! If the ins and the outs make sense, the materials cost is just part of doing business. But it is something that needs constant balancing.

[@______IV]

That was a GREAT explanation! Oh and that much gold clay would cost around $6000 for anyone who is interested.😬

[@violettracey]

Thanks!

[@MagpieMalone]

TIL gold clay exists

[@LMCorvinus]

that one looks silver, the gold comes in MUCH smaller packages

[@nimikina]

​@@LMCorvinusit looks silver, bc it is silver. OP comment didn't say that it's gold. Just that the same amount of golden clay would cost that much

[@peachypan]

This makes a lot of sense! This visual reference really helps. Thank you!

[@-Murphys_Law-]

Kahoot ahh sound, haven't heard this since middle school

[@BlueDotJewelry]

I never played, honestly just love the sound. I get the nostalgia factor!

[@iamstuckinfandomangelicat2890]

I was going to comment this!!! Except it was high school for me!!!

[@iamstuckinfandomangelicat2890]

Awesome!!! Good explanation and also dang that's (understandably) expensive clay! Love watching you create with it though!!!

[@BlueDotJewelry]

Thank you!!

[@miamyos]

As a person who has taken courses in manufacturing technology and materials I can tell you that your visualization of the process of sintering is great, it pretty much looks like this under a microscope, the only difference being that the outer layers of the grains can melt and merge with each other which these pieces of clay didn't really do in the video. I just found your page and I actually didn't know that silver clay was a thing until now, this is so cool and your jewelry pieces are so pretty!❤

[@BlueDotJewelry]

This is awesome to hear. And yes exactly, the particle surface melting and merging is where the connections really happen, so this is only close-ish. Thank you for commenting!

[@vito7056]

That was a great explanation!

[@Lexx_BlackberryPheonix]

Thanks for the explanation! Also, vibin to the kahoot music

[@seesoux3070]

This really helped! Thank you for taking the time to explain 😁🌺

[@BlueDotJewelry]

So glad to hear! Thanks! 😊

[@absolutelynotnixesha]

Thank you, I've been wondering this!

[@eatendeer3483]

Love the simplicity of your demonstration wish they could of done things more like that when I was in school

[@BlueDotJewelry]

Visual learners get it. I'm trying to make the demos that make sense to me. Thank you for saying so!

[@d.m.vblunt3179]

Thank you so much for this explanation

[@BlueDotJewelry]

Thank you for watching!

[@foxylovelace2679]

Fantastic visualization

[@BlueDotJewelry]

Thank you!

[@rebeccaromano2434]

Sooooooo helpful!!!!! Thank you!

[@BlueDotJewelry]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know!

[@LMCorvinus]

depending on the brand, the silver particles are around 2-3 microns in size. sterling silver or fine silver depending on the clay is ground down into a very fine powder, then mixed with an organic binder that doesn't leave any soot or smoke when it burns off, leaving you with just the silver once it's fired

[@corbillat6718]

Any brand names ? :)

[@Kelly-gp9em]

Thank you for the explanation. The first video of yours I had never seen this material, and it left me with so many questions. Thankfully, after scrolling on, you answered the largest mystery for me. That is very expensive, but right now silver and gold are up very high. Does the price reflect the current price of silver, or is it more expensive as a premixed material 🤔.

[@BlueDotJewelry]

It's more expensive as a pre-mixed material. I have linked to the lowest cost source I know on Amazon, but it is a pricey material

[@zamis21]

I have said for years when I get rich, I'm buying!

[@nowirehangers2815]

Same!!

[@JustJerseyJo95]

Great video!

[@BlueDotJewelry]

@@JustJerseyJo95 Thank you!

[@SpottyCong]

Kahoot music always hits the right spot XD

[@BlueDotJewelry]

And I don't know why! But it does

[@anonimo5912]

Is there also golden clay? Is it 925, 950, 900?

[@robf.2585]

Nice good job

[@yusufabdulloh]

Interesting new knowledge 🎉

[@samh2340]

I want a non expensive version of this. I want to mold metal without a forge but I have very little money 😢

[@ReginaRedding]

Phenomenal!!🙌💯💥🎓🏆🥳

[@kaybs19]

Okay but the Kahoot question answering screen music in the background might have triggerd a bit of my college anxiety 😂😅

[@BlueDotJewelry]

Oh nooooo. I never played and had no idea what it was when I picked it 😂

[@itslilbun]

commenting a bit late but i was hoping to learn where you source your silver clay… want to make sure i get the good stuff 😊

[@BlueDotJewelry]

@@itslilbun I’ve linked to the lowest cost source I know, Amazon. I also love to support Cool Tools for clay and many of the tools I use, also linked!

[@LaurewLamith]

Does it get smaller after firing?

[@ksnative785]

I believe I found my answer!

[@annaszegedi1468]

Which type of silver clay did you use in this video? It seems really elastic.

[@BlueDotJewelry]

@@annaszegedi1468 This was PMC3, RIP

[@JessieHeppe]

feeling like i’m playing kahoot lmao

[@apurbaadhikary29]

Finally someone explained what silver clay is 😅

[@BlueDotJewelry]

We have to know what's actually going on!

[@corbillat6718]

I actually really wanted to try it for rings, what would you suggest instead?

[@BlueDotJewelry]

Sterling silver clay and a kiln is the way to make strong rings

[@MagpieMalone]

Is there copper clay too?

[@BlueDotJewelry]

Yes! I have a video about this

[@elcatrinc1996]

So, i can basically make mini pottery with this and have it turned into silver?

[@BlueDotJewelry]

Yes!

[@RedMorgan79]

What game is that music from? I know it and I can't remember...

[@BlueDotJewelry]

Kahoot!

[@MelissaDennis-b8n]

I just bought some silver clay, inspired by your video. Would the strength be okay for keychains? I also work with resin and find that jewelry stays pretty nice, but the keychains get all banged up. I was hoping I could add sturdier pieces with silver clay, but after seeing this, I'm not so sure.

[@BlueDotJewelry]

It's about the same. Sterling silver will be stronger, but fine silver will get banged up over time with use as a keychain. I would make it as thick as you are willing to, and make sure the area around the ring hole isn't too thin (this is important) and it will last a long time, scratched up or not

[@MelissaDennis-b8n]

@@BlueDotJewelry thank you so much!! I reinforce my resin loops and holes, so I know exactly what you mean.

[@catstudio9641]

Kahoot

[@antaratarocchitarot2780]

What’s your favorite brand of silver clay?

[@BlueDotJewelry]

Art Clay Silver

[@Donttrustthatburger5144]

**this counts ~$130** heh heh, yeah. That's why I haven't worked with silver clay much in ages. Barely got paintbrush money

[@BlueDotJewelry]

Yeah... stretching it far is helpful for saving $!

[@Kryona]

Alguien lo puede traducir??

[@countermelody167]

La plasticina plateada tiene partículas reales de plato con un poco de aglutinante para que tenga esta consistencia.

[@countermelody167]

El proceso de utilizar calor para convertir las partículas en pedazos sólidos se llama centrado. el calor quema el aglutinante y lleva las partículas de plata justo por debajo de su punto de fusión para que comiencen a chocar entre sí. Entonces, ¿por qué hay diferentes temperaturas recomendadas? sube a la arcilla para ver las partículas de plata de cerca. para un fuego más corto, como usar un soplete, las partículas se fusionarán tanto. la plata será sólida pero microscópicamente porosa. esto está bien para un colgante o aretes, pero no es adecuado para elementos de diseño delgados o anillos. Si cocino esto en un horno al tiempo y temperatura recomendados, las partículas se fusionarán hasta formar su unión más estrecha. No usaría esto como hebilla, pero es una pieza de joyería muy resistente. Este modelo no es científicamente exacto pero espero que te ayude a entender el material.

[@countermelody167]

@kryona espero que esto haya ayudado!

[@meiralina6966]

​WOW От меня - Спасибо Большое❤❤❤ ​@@countermelody167

[@DamionRice-h3v]

Is it so you can make jewelry without putting in the work to smelt? I heard needlepoint is fun, maybe more your speed?

[@ldragon8480]

did that comment make you feel good about yourself? did it give you the self esteem superior feeling you were looking for?