Prometheus Bronze Clay - No Carbon Required

YES, this is the new bronze clay that I spoke about in my earlier post that I plan on testing using the MicroKiln (microwave kiln) as soon as it arrives. 

This  is a rapid and low fire bronze clay that was developed in Turkey and although not yet available in the US you can purchase it directly and shipping is FREE for a short period of time.

Several metal clay artist who have tested it using a conventional kiln or torch have had fantastic results.  It sinters via a torch in 5 minutes and conventional kiln in 30 minutes at 700C.

Prometheus™ Bronze Clay

-can be stored at room temperature

-does not stick to hands at normal consistency

-gives you long working time by its slow drying character

-shrinks only 7-9 %

-does not need long firing hours

-does not need high firing temperatures

-does not need a firing pan or activated carbon

-does not need large and programmable kilns

Can't wait to test it and will provide you pictures of my first designs created using the MicroKiln so stay tuned.......

COMING SOON....... MICROWAVEABLE BRONZE CLAY ?????

I WILL BE TESTING A NEW BRONZE CLAY IN THE NEXT 3-WEEKS FOR SINTERING USING THE MICROKILN (specific brand of microwave kiln).
 

You will be provided pictures and information about this new product. 

CHECK OUT PICTURES OF DESIGNS CREATED WITH THE NEW ART CLAY COPPER BELOW

Microwave Kiln Copper Clay Metal Jewelry Workshop ONLY $99

Learn to create unique copper jewelry designs using the NEW Art Clay Copper.  Create beautiful pendants and earrings using the revolutionary MicroKiln (microwave kiln) that fires your designs in 8 minutes or less.   Learn tricks of the trade to duplicate any design you create.

Materials included:  All supplies and equipment, including copper clay.

Workshop hours:  10:00 am to 4:00 pm (CST)
Monday thru Saturday by appointment - click on email link below to schedule your workshop day.

Experience Level:  Beginners  $99

                                    Intermediate to Advance  $75

NOTE:  Discount rate given to 2 or more students taking the workshop together.

Email me today to book your workshop at  info@designsbysylvanye.com

Thank You For Listening To My Blog Talk Radio Interview

I WANT TO THANK ALL OF YOU WHO TUNED IN TO SUPPORT ME DURING MY INTERVIEW SUNDAY- If you MISSED IT and would like to listen at your leisure, just CLICK on the LINK.

I THANK YOU for your SUPPORT

BLOG TALK RADIO INTERVIEW - Sylvanye "Sam" Roh (Microwave Kiln & Metal Clays))

Please join me on my interview 

Sunday, January 17 @ 7:00 CST with Bead Java: Your Hot Forum for Hand-Crafted Jewelry 

to discuss and answer questions regarding the firing of metal clay designs (silver & copper clay) in the microwave kiln.

 

 

Don't forget to checkout my new copper clay designs and new posts below..........

NEW DESIGNS FRESH OUT OF THE MICROWAVE KILN

Just had to share with your my latest designs using copper clay.  I am having so much fun sintering this new clay in my MicroKiln.  I seem to create a lot more designs then I use to with PMC and Art Clay Silver because it cost much less.   We are talking about $17.99 for 50 grams of copper clay versus $75 to $82 for 50 grams of PMC or ACS.

If you have wanted to work with fine silver clay but were afraid you would mess up in creating a design and monies would be lost ----- worry no more.  Let me make a few suggestions:

• First - start out practicing with polymer clay (this will help you to get use to hand forming designs).
• Second - use copper clay to practice and create designs becoming familiar with the feel and attributes of copper clay.
• Third - when you are satisfied with what you can do with copper clay, learn the differences between the metal clays and start creating fantastic fine silver designs.

Below are my latest creations using copper clay and the MicroKiln:

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT MY OTHER COPPER CLAY MICROWAVE KILN DESIGNS BELOW......... 

NEW MICROWAVE KILN TOPICS COMING SOON - STAY TUNED

• Setting up your microwave kiln area & tools needed.
• Where to purchase one of the best and most tested microwave kilns on the market for glass fusing, enameling, firing silver clays, copper clay, glazing bisque and much more.
• Tips for creating and firing glass & copper jewelry.
• Tips for creating & firing small ceramic Raku bowls & jewelry designs - check out this great YouTube video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzbrdhnQ9cw
• Pictures of student designs.
•  continuing to add to this list.................................
  

Let me know what you would like me to discuss..................

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT MY NEW 

COPPER CLAY MICROWAVE KILN DESIGNS BELOW......... 

MIicrowave Kiln - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS - PART 7

Melissa Cox said......

Gorgeous!! So where can one purchase the microkiln? Melissa, www.melstreasures.com

Designs by Sylvanye Glass Studio said.........

Thank you so much Melissa for your kind words. These are my first creations following thorough testing using the MicroKiln and the new copper clay. I am a US distributor for the MicroKiln (microwave kiln) and sell it on my website. The direct link is: http://www.designsbysylvanye.com/id60.html 

Thank you for visiting my blog and come back often............. “Sam” 

Note:  After viewing your website I had to come back and make this comment.  "Your silver design work is beautiful."

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT MY NEW COPPER CLAY
MICROWAVE KILN DESIGNS BELOW

CHECK OUT MY NEW COPPER MICROWAVE KILN DESIGNS

Hello Everyone,

I am so excited to share with you my first Art Clay Copper microwave designs. This is a fantastic product (copper clay) and the designs you see below were fired using the large MicroKiln (microwave kiln) that I sell on my website at www.designsbysylvanye.com. In fact all the designs in this blog were created with the MicroKiln.  This is the same type of microwave kiln I use in testing microwave kiln jewelry design capabilities and well as in my workshops.

Starting tomorrow, I will run test firing the copper clay with glass and hope to have samples of those for you to see before Friday.

Please check out my designs below and let me know what you think.  

 Note:
The bracelet that you see has not been completed - needing to add more disks and a clasp that will be made from the copper also.

NEW COPPER CLAY is MICROWAVABLE

YES, you read RIGHT – The NEW Art Clay Copper manufactured by Aida Chemical Industries, Co., Ltd. does not require the use of activated carbon or a firing pan, and can be fired in the MicroKiln (microwave kiln distributed in the United States by Designs by Sylvanye Glass Studio).

Art Clay Copper, the newest addition to the Art Clay line of metal clay products was introduced to the United States on 12/1/09 by Art Clay World, USA, Inc. the North American Distributor of the Art Clay™ Series of products.

I have conducted extensive firing and sintering tests of this product using the MicroKiln and have been very successful.  I am presently in the process of completing documented projects and firing schedules for use in my upcoming workshops using the MicroKiln.

In the next couple of days, I will be sharing pictures of my designs created with this fantastic clay.

Important Note:

Don't forget you can also fire Art Clay Silver and Precious Metal Clay in the MicroKiln as well.

Microwave Kiln - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS - PART 6

kate mckinnon said...

Thanks much for your time, Sam- I enjoyed our email correspondence. Although I still don't really grasp the place the microwave kiln has in this arena, I'm impressed by your dedication, and your willingness to talk about the product.

Designs by Sylvanye Glass Studio said...

Happy New Year Kate!

Thank you for the kind words. I thoroughly enjoyed our email correspondence as well and I look forward to meeting you at Bead & Button in June.