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Top Benefits of Using Metal Clay
Jewelry making and sculpturing requires the most efficient materials. This reduces the workload and ensures the products are creative and appealing. That is one of the reasons why metal clay was invented. It is different from other materials used in these tasks because it contains metallic content, not just any type, but ones that are precious such as silver, steel, copper and gold. To turn these materials into metal clay, water is added into the powder and bonded organically. Purchasing these metallic materials in their solid state is expensive especially when you require large amounts for your work. This is because silver and gold amongst others are quite expensive and might be rare to find in some places. With metal clay, you can produce any product with the same classy appeal that you would have when using the real materials. Moreover, it is not a material that just came into the market the other day because it has been in existence since 1990, and there are different manufacturers such as Hadar's Clay, Kemper, Makins and Metal Adventures amongst others. Some of the benefits that should prompt you to consider using metal clay are: -
• It's easy to shape and form metal clay- you only need to create the design and twist and turn the material until you have the design. If you were dealing with gold or silver in its natural taste, you would cut and shape for hours and probably waste a lot of material.
• Adding the detail needed to your product is simple- metal clay requires simple tools such as knives, blades, rollers, brushes and shapers. These are easy to work with and there are different sizes for every task, and you can get the basic set for $30.79.
• You can combine it with other materials such as glass and stone to enhance your creativity. This means you are not limited to specific artworks. You can also add powered color to change the outlook of your product.
• If you want a smooth finish, you can sand or solder it after firing. In essence, you define what you want to create out of metal clay and the process is as easy as it can get.
Metal clay attracts a myriad of users from different fields. The deal gets better with the fact that they can choose different firing methods. For example, they can use a
- Kiln
- Torch or
- Stove
This variety allows users to select based on the outcome of the work as well as the firing equipment they have. For example, if you want to fire silver, you can use a butane micro torch, which costs $39.99. It's advantageous because you only need to refill it hence appropriate for long term use. Essentially, you can buy the metal clay, tools and the firing equipment from an online shop such as on www.metalclays.com. The best thing about this material is that it comes packaged in small packets meaning you can purchase in quantities you need.
About the Author
David Nemeth is the author of this article on Metal Clay. Find more information on Metal Clay Calculator here
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