Introduction to Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Supply List

by | May 5, 2014 | Current supply lists

Supply List:

  • (1) 28 gram or 45 gram package PMC+ clay
  • 1 container of PMC paste/slip
  • 1 PMC syringe (PMC+ or PMC3)
  • 1 piece 3×3 PMC sheet
  • Your 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

Bring 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:

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