A revolutionary material called Precious Metal Clay affords new avenues of artistic expression. PMC, as it is called, has the properties of clay, but when fired at high temperatures, the particles fuse and come out of the kiln as handcrafted fine silver.
Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver, while sterling silver is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper, zinc, and nickel. Fine silver has a pure, rich look and feel against the skin. It can often be worn by those with allergic reactions to the components of sterling silver.
PMC holds unlimited artistic possibilities in the creation of handcrafted fine silver pendants for necklaces and charms for earrings and bracelets. It allows the artist to make durable, yet more intricate, custom clasps for necklaces and bracelets with unique shapes and textures.
For those interested in jewelry making, learning PMC techniques opens a challenging new opportunity for the creation of fine artisan jewelry. Faulkner Sterling Design offers precious metal jewelry making classes and workshops in the Delaware area. See our Workshop schedule for details.