SO, WHAT THE HECK IS METAL CLAY ANYWAY? Well, it’s a brand new technology that’s only been around since the early 90’s, and was invented by Mitsubishi Materials in Japan.  Mitsubishi’s product is called Precious Metal Clay - aka PMC and Aida  Chemical Industries (the only other producer of silver/gold metal clay) manufactures Art Clay Silver - aka ACS. Each  brand consists of microscopic particles of pure (fine) silver or 24k gold; an organic, non toxic binder and pure water which, when combined form a clay like material.  When fired at a high heat, binders and water are burned off and the metal particles fuse tightly together to create a dense,  strong metal item.  The final object can legally be hallmarked as .999 fine silver. Both brands of silver and gold metal clays are completely non toxic and made using green manufacturing processes. Recently a company called Metal Adventures has developed a bronze version of metal clay called BronzClay.  Many of our members are excited to be using this new material in their work.  BronzClay offers a golden alternative to silver with out the high cost of 24k gold. Bronze is an alloy (marriage) of tin and copper and is an incredibly hard metal. [ More to come from Bill Struve]

ABOUT ETSY METALCLAY

Since the material we use doesn’t start out as either a pure clay material or a traditionally milled metal, but is a combination of both - we decided to blend the two to come up with our team’s name.   MetalClay.  One word, one new fascinating material.

As it states on our profile page:

Etsy MetalClay is a global group of jewelry artists and designers  using silver, gold and bronze metal clays to create their work. We strive to make innovative; unique and boundary pushing designs -  embracing both modern technology and old world traditions. EMC members benefit by networking and developing relationships with other Etsy metal clay sellers while sharing tips, techniques and knowledge.

In other words, we’re a wonderful, supportive, fun loving, creative and talented array of jewelry artists who love to create beautiful finery that you might just fall in love with too!

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We’ll see ya over at Etsy.  Ya’ll come back now, y’hear?