Category Archives: Tabletop Furnace

Creative Textures for Precious Metal Clay

You may have seen the wide range of products designed to help you create textured jewelry and products with your metal clay. However, if you're looking to branch out and get a little more inventive, there's no need to buy more stamps or mats. Instead, you can use items you already have to create 100…
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Choosing the Right Precious Metal Clay

If you've recently taken up an interest in jewelry making, you may be wondering which metal clay you should start with. There are several different types of metal clay available, and clays come in a wide range of materials, temperature ranges and formats. Here's how to pick the right one for you. Base Material If this…
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Kiln Safety 101

Now that you've picked out a brand new kiln to add to your hobby room, it is important to remember that these devices can be dangerous if you do not practice proper care during use. The kiln itself is designed to reach very hot temperatures for long periods of time, but the area directly surrounding…
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How To Do Amazing Things with Precious Metal Clay

The materials are all gathered. The tools are laid out and ready to use. And the thought running through your mind is, "What can I make with this stuff?" After all, it's silly to get a PMC kiln like the RapidFire Pro-L or Pro-LP and not do something with it. Like any artistic endeavor, the…
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