Free Precious Metal Clay Demonstration, Saturday At Plaza South

Precious Metal Clay, also known as PMC, Art Clay Silver, Metal Clay,  etc, is made up of particles of precious metal held together with water and an organic binder.

After a metal clay object has been fired with a torch or in a kiln,  the water is eliminated and the binder is burned away. What’s left is the pure, precious metal. Originally produced in gold and silver forms, PMC is now available in copper, bronze and stainless steel.

Metal clay allows for extraordinary creativity because it can be formed into nearly any shape. It can be molded, shaped by hand, cut, extruded via syringe, painted onto a form, and more.

A Bead of Roses, located within Plaza South at 274 South Main Street, will host a free PMC demonstration on Saturday, February 11. Gallery owner Lisa Rose invites anyone interested in learning about the medium to visit for a demonstration by the artist Lisel Crowley. Ms Crowley, of Art and Soul Gallery, will discuss the clay and its additional possibilities.

PMC can be embedded with certain natural and synthetic gemstones  (either faceted or cabochon stones). Settings can be created for gems and other stones that cannot withstand the heat needed to fire the metal clay and need to be set after firing.

“No matter what your  level of expertise and confidence, you will be amazed at what you can create with this exciting and wonderful medium,” says Ms Crowley.

An optional PMC workshop will follow the demonstration. The workshop will run from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, and there is a $60 fee for the workshop (plus materials). Registration is strongly suggested; call 203-304-9264 or send an email to Lisa@BeadOfRoses.com for details and registration.