Fine silver and 24 K gold will work for sure, sterling sort of works, I bet stainless will work, you cant fire anything with copper in it.

Art Clay Silver is pure silver (99.9% pure) metal powder mixed with a non-toxic binder and water in a clay-like form. It models like clay, can be diluted to a slip, can be carved or filed when dry, and even reconstituted if it dries out. When fired, either in a kiln or by hand with a torch, the binder burns away, leaving a pure, 99.9% silver object. It is a totally cool thing! Art Clay Silver can be added to a variety of media: glass, ceramics, or porcelain to name a few.

You can use a kiln, or torch to fire Art Clay Silver. The chart below shows the different firing times and temperatures for using a kiln. You can use any kiln that can reach these temperatures and hold them. Choose higher temperatures/shorter firing times vs. lower/longer depending on your kiln and how long it takes to reach the temperature. Cones will not give you enough accuracy for temperature, you will need a pyrometer (a thermometer for high temperatures).

We are indeed able to re-plate silver, but we will need to see the piece for evaluation prior to quoting a cost for the work. After evaluating the piece, we will call you with an estimate for your approval before the work begins. First try hand polishing with a product such as NevrDull, which we sell in 5 ounce cans. If this does not work, the piece may need to be machine polished. Our specially trained polishers can buff this discoloration off sterling for you at a charge of $4.00 per piece.

Plate is a very thin layer of silver electroplated on to a thick piece of base metal. It cannot be engraved. The engraving you see on silver plate trim is actually done on the metal underneath. The plate is so thin that you can still see the engraving.

No, you can use a torch, if your piece does not have glass included. You need to use a kiln if you are including glass, as you need to cool the glass slowly to prevent cracking. If you have built a piece that is quite fragile or delicate, then a kiln is a good idea, as it is a little more gentle.

Art Clay Silver properly fired will be strong enough for making pendants, earring, rings and most common jewelry items. It will stand for normal wear and tear. It is comparable to a cast item in strength. It will not tolerate much bending after it has been fired.

Pretty similar - PMC is another product from another company. There are some differences, but the overall concept is the same.

Relatively new to the USA & jewelry media, PMC is made of finely powdered Pure Silver, water, and binders. When heated to 800-850 degrees C. the organic binders burn off... leaving Pure 999 Silver!

Quite a while. It is original packaging, it should be fine for a couple of years. Store in a cool dark place, but don't refrigerate or freeze it. It can sit indefinitely before being fired. But it is quite fragile, so it is best to store it in a very safe place. Not so safe that you can't find it, however. ;-)

mm thick will make a strong, durable pendant. Remember, it will be metal after firing, so plan accordingly. To assure even thickness, you can roll out the clay between plastic slats or a stack of 2 or 3 playing cards. Mat board may also be used as it is about 1 mm thick. Remember, that if it is too thin, it may break, and if it has a sharp edge, it can snag or cut. The final application matters too. Earrings can be thinner than bracelet pieces or rings, because they get less wear and tear.

This is easier to demonstrate than to explain, but I'll try. There are size limitations for hand firing. Don't try to hand fire a piece made with more than one pack of clay. You can use any torch that will get the clay to the right temperature, butane mini-torches and propane torches are both popular. A torch that is designed to operate when held horizontally is a good choice, and a trigger start makes it much easier to use. These can be obtained inexpensively from hardware stores.

Fine silver, i.e. wire or findings, work well. Fine silver wire can be placed directly into the Art Clay and then fired together. The heat of the firing fuses them together, and there is no need to solder them. Brass and copper can also be used, but require special attention in design, so that the metals are captured in the Art Clay. Sterling silver works best with Low Fire Art Clay, and fired at lower temperatures to work successfully with Art Clay.

A cast iron or cast aluminum chiminea is always going to be a better investment that will last many years after a clay one falls apart. The majority of clay fireplaces have a life span of less then a year before needing to be replaced. We recommend metal chimineas to anyone considering purchasing a chiminea.

Innovative Structural Glass does incorporate artwork on glass. Ceramic screen patterns or etched designs can be applied to the glass. Etched designs can be either acid etched or sandblasted. Almost any image available, including lines, patterns, solids, or photographic half-tones can be transferred to the glass. Design possibilities are only limited by the imagination. Our standard systems are tested by an independent testing agency.

Silver plate must never be cleaned with silver polish. It is always treated with a laquer to resist tarnish. Because the layer of silver is so thin, the abrasives in silver polish will wear through the laquer and even through the electroplated silver. Plate should always be cleaned with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.

Try your local Yellow Pages for a plating shop, look for one that specializes in antique cars or hot rods. Remember that nickel looks nicer but will haze, and if the part is steel it will eventually rust and bubble. If you can't find a plating shop that will take on your small job, our members suggest trying a local motorcycle shop or gunsmith that might let you put your pieces in a batch with theirs.

Rudraksha can be worn in anything according to the person's faith. But it is best if it is worn in a metal be it silver or Gold or copper or Panchdhatu. When worn in metal the Electromagnetic powers of the bead increases. Thus increasing its effect.