Can the New Cultured Opals be Fired in Carbon with Bronze or Copper Metal Clay? by Karen Trexler
Tests were performed to see if Healing Phoenix Lapidary Fire in Place Opals by Chris Gage can survive a carbon firing. Yes! Find out how.
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Holly Gage
- Jul 11, 2022
- 9 min
New Cultured Opals can be Fired at 1650ºF in Metal Clay for 2 hours, but only if you do this...
How to fire new heat-resistant Cultured Opals in Fine Silver AND Enriched 950 Sterling and 960 Sterling Metal Clays at 1650 ºF for 2 hours
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Holly Gage
- Jun 11, 2022
- 8 min
Exciting News: Fire-in-Place Opals for Silver Metal Clay! Part I by Christopher and Holly Gage
Testing and advice by Holly Gage, on how to set fire-in-place cultured opals in your Metal Clay and Jewelry creations.
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Holly Gage
- May 17, 2022
- 7 min
Secrets of Fixing an Impossible Metal Clay Faux Pas by Holly Gage
I'm sure many of my jewelry peers and student's who fabricate with sheet metal or sculpt jewelry and other objects from Silver Metal Clay...
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Holly Gage
- Feb 8, 2022
- 6 min
Igniting Your Creativity by Holly Gage
Igniting Your Creativity is the third of five Pay It Forward Events. The topic of design and creativity comes up in my online jewelry...
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Holly Gage
- May 13, 2021
- 10 min
Avoiding and Getting Rid of Distortion, Warping and Slumping Metal Clay by Holly Gage
Warping and Slumping can be avoided when you work with Metal Clay. Several factors can cause these distortions. We'll discuss how to fix it.
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Holly Gage
- Mar 4, 2021
- 13 min
Breaking the Ice: Kiln Firing Fine Silver, 950 & 960 Metal Clay
Let's under Firing Silver Metal Clay in a Kiln
•Open Shelf & Carbon Firing
• Programming Your Kiln.
• Firing Flat & Dimensional items.
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Holly Gage
- Feb 4, 2021
- 5 min
Breaking the Ice: Torch Firing Fine Silver Metal Clay
Torch firing is a great way to get started with working with Fine Silver Metal Clay. It opens the door to making small pieces, earrings, cha
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Holly Gage
- Nov 24, 2020
- 4 min
Secrets of Creating A 2-Sided Pendant by Holly Gage
3-part Vlog with great secrets for evolving your jewelry designs, avoiding Metal Clay shrinkage distortion, rigging a stepped bezels & more.
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Holly Gage
- Oct 21, 2020
- 7 min
How Do I Know If My Metal Clay Kiln Is Running Hot And How To Fix It? by Holly Gage
Your Metal Clay kiln is over firing if your piece melts, has vermiculite stuck to it, or has unsightly bubbles. Here's how to fix it.
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Holly Gage
- Jun 25, 2020
- 6 min
Can You Combine Fine or Sterling Silver Metal Clays, Different Brands, or Fabricated Components?
Three factors need to be considered when determining if Fine or Sterling Silver Metal Clays, Brands, or Components can be used together.
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Holly Gage
- Sep 26, 2019
- 7 min
Strong Metal Clay Greenware Connections Have A Common Theme
Many connections are used to make Precious Metal Clay Jewelry. Learn the 3 major elements each greenware connection needs.
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