What is Precious Metal Clay

Precious Metal Clay, or PMC, is a clay-like medium used to make jewelry, beads and findings.  It consists of very tiny particles of the metal mixed with an organic binder and water.  When the clay is fired the binder burns away and you are left with either a Fine Silver product, a Copper, Bronze or even Gold product.  Fine silver is .999 (99.9%) silver, compared to sterling silver which is .925 (92.5%) silver.  Fine silver does not tarnish as quickly as sterling silver. 

You will find PMC incorporated into Alasha’s Jewellery designs.  Her favourite is Fine Silver and Bronze Metal Clay.  The Fine Silver polishes into very bright, white silver which can be oxidized and antiqued to enhance the design, and the bronze is a very warm light golden color.

If you have any special requests please contact Alasha as she would be very happy to work with you on a special project.

Alasha@AlashaLantinga.com