Introduction to PMC

Wendy Schuster has been teaching for us the last couple years and one thing is for sure, students love her classes!

And this beginner-level class on August 29 is certainly no exception.  This is where you start if you’re interested in Precious Metal Clay (PMC).   The class is way affordable at $125 and Wendy’s expert instruction will guide you through your first experience with the innovative material.

Class Description:

Do you have a desire to make jewelry, but are intimidated because you think you need extensive training? Come learn how to make beautiful fine silver jewelry using a truly amazing material called Precious Metal Clay (PMC). PMC is exactly what it’s name describes – metal, but in the form of clay! The clay body of PMC is made up of microscopic particles of metal -in this case fine silver- held together by an organic binder and water. Like other types of clay, PMC can easily be sculpted, molded and impressed with textures or stamps. The truly unique difference between other types of clay and PMC is that during firing, PMC’s binders and water burn off allowing the silver particles to fuse into SOLID metal!!

During this FUN full day workshop students will be taught a variety of basic techniques that will enable them to create their own one of a kind silver creations. Techniques covered:stamping and texture, creating bails, setting heat safe stones. Torch firing will be discussed.

Sign-up today by calling us at 717-431-8706 or download a registration form at www.pacrafts.org/workshops.