Required tools and supplies:

  • 1 – 28 gram or 45 gram package PMC+ clay
  • 1 – container of PMC paste/slip (PMC+ or PMC3)
  • 1 – PMC syringe (PMC+ or PMC3)
  • 1 – piece 3×3 PMC sheet
  • Choice of synthetic (heat-treated) stones – cubic zirconium preferred (can be faceted or cabochons).
  • 12 inches of 20g fine silver wire
  • PMC tool kit containing:
    • 1 –  plastic palette knife
    • 1 – small scalpel with a pointy end
    • 1 – double ended carving tool
    • 1 – wipe out tool
    • 1 – wire brush with wood handle (steel or brass)
    • 1 – PVC roller
    • 1 – small tipped tweezers
    • 1 – semi stiff small point-tipped paintbrush (size 3/0 or 1/0)
    • 1- padded emery board (nail file)
    • 1- burnishing tool (metal or agate)
    • 1 superfine, microfine and ultrafine 3M sanding sponges
  • From Home:
    • Scissors
    • Drill bit #52 or 51 (or small cocktail straws)
    • Old or new deck of playing cards
    • Small misting type spray bottle with distilled water
    • Small container of olive oil or Badger balm (natural food stores)
    • Self-healing cutting mat 8”x11” (Fiskars brand is good – found at Wal-Mart or hobby stores)
  • Recommended:
    • 1 or 2 – rubber pattern mats or rubber stamps (students choice)
    • 6-inch ruler, no cork backing
    • Small jewelry sized cookie cutters or poly clay cutters
    • Paper punches

 

Optional Reference Books:

  • The art of Metal Clay by Sherri Haab or
  • Intro to PMC by Maryann Devos