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In this section you find Frequent Asked Questions. It is updated frequently.
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What is the difference between 950/960 and 999 silver?
Da reines Silber, auch als Ag 999 bezeichnet, recht weich ist und sich daher weniger gut für stark beanspruchte Schmuckstücke wie Ringe oder Armbänder geeignet ist, ist auch Sterling Silber Clay erhältlich. Dieser wird als 950 bzw. 960 bezeichnet. Dies bedeutet: 950/1000tel der Partikel bestehen aus Silber und 50 Partikel sind Kupfer. Dadurch wird das Werkstück viel stabiler und kratzfester als 999 Silber.
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Is the jewellery nickel-free?
Yes. All our silver clays are nickel-free.
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How can I attach several pieces?
Zum Verbinden von ungebrannten Teilen gibt es mehrere Möglichkeiten: einerseits kannst Du Silber aus der Spritze benutzen. Diese Mischung enthält weniger Wasser als der gewöhnliche Clay und hat bessere Klebeeigenschaften. Grössere Teile kannst du auch mit Paste verbinden. Dies entspricht in etwa Schlicker aus dem Keramikbereich, also mit Wasser versetztem Clay. Dies eignet sich besonders gut zum Verbinden von grösseren Teilen.
Laß deine Teile immer gut trocknen bevor sie gebrannt werden.
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Kathy L. from Hamburg
“Metalclay-shop.com gave me some excellent advice on how to get started. Bit by bit, I was then able to bring my ideas to life, and today I’m very proud of my jewellery. People even come up to me to ask about it.”
Lisa B. from Linz
“I wanted a change in my life. Whilst looking for a new hobby, I stumbled across metal clay by chance. So I ordered the starter kit and some silver. As my first pieces went down so well, I’ve now created my own brand and I’m soooo happy about it. But I’ve also realised that you never stop learning.”
Helke S. from Berlin
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The easy way to make metal clay paste type
Metal Clay paste type contains more water than clay type.
Paste type is used:
• for joining parts
• for decorating surfaces
• for applying several layers onto wood clay, cotton balls or leaves
Ready-to-use paste type is available for silver clays only.
But it’s not so difficult to make your own paste type: just add some water to your clay type and mix it well. Repeat this step until it has the right consistency that it can be applied with a brush.
You need:
• lump clay
• water
• a spatula
• a non-sticking working surface
You add a few drops of water to the clay and begin mixing the clay. The water must enter completely into the clay.
The paste is ready when you may use it with a waterbrush.
You find detailled information in our video tutorial.
Rehydrating metal clay
In most cases, dry or separated Metal Clay can easily be restored. No need to throw your clay away! With just a few simple steps, you can bring it back to life.
You need the following tools:
• a sturdy roller
• cling film
• A non-sticky surface
You find detailled information in our video tutorial.