With the new sterling silver metal clay, there is a lot to
experiment with, and to push its limits to find out what IS its limit. The
first thing I wanted to do was make some slip and syringe clay. I am used to
working with PMC3 and I like using these two clay forms. Yes, slip can be made
easily by taking a wet brush and painting it on the lump clay, but I don’t want
to spend my time making slip when I need it now.
This is what you’ll need to make your own container of slip.
Small container with a lid
6mm round ball of lump sterling silver clay
A very small amount of distilled water (start with ½ teaspoon)
A clay shaper, flat or round
Place the lump clay into the container
pressing it flat inside the container.
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Add a small amount of water.
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Mix pressing the clay against the side of
the container until it is diluted to a smooth consistency.
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Allow it to sit overnight and it will
become very smooth.
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Next is making the syringe sterling silver clay.
You will need:
An empty syringe (used up some from PMC3)
Snake roller
Small amount of Sterling Silver Metal Clay
Using the snake roller, roll the clay into a tube shape
so that it can fit into the syringe.
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Place the clay into the open end of the
syringe, pressing it down into the tube with the plunger.
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Keep pressing until all air is out.
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Place clean tip on syringe.
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While I am working with the clay, I keep my syringe sitting in
a small container with a sponge and water. This keeps the tip from drying. I
also store my brush there too, keeping it moist.
Thanks Janet!
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