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    Exciting News: Fire-in-Place Opals for Silver Metal Clay! Part I by Christopher and Holly Gage
    Holly Gage
    • Jun 11
    • 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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    Secrets of Fixing an Impossible Metal Clay Faux Pas by Holly Gage
    Holly Gage
    • May 17
    • 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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    Avoiding and Getting Rid of Distortion, Warping and Slumping Metal Clay by Holly Gage
    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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    Breaking the Ice: Torch Firing Fine Silver Metal Clay
    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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    Can You Combine Fine or Sterling Silver Metal Clays, Different Brands, or Fabricated Components?
    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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