Silver Clay - anyone used it?

[milomade]

hey all

a friend of mine did a workshop recently and has been enthusing about Silver Clay ever since. Has anyone used the stuff - what's it like? I'm thinking of giving it a go and have just bought a book about it...

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[milomade]

I'm doing a workshop at long last next Wednesday and can't wait. If I like it and it goes well, I'm going to apply for a grant to get a kiln and equipment and start expanding my range.

[Sue]

Sorry meant to say "ideal" not idle, stubby finger syndrome at the moment ( new laptop still getting used to the keyboard smaller than I am used to)

[Helen Stirling]

I know this is an older discussion but it is sort of what I am asking so dont want to create a new discussion - if you see what I mean. 

I have just got a workshop and want to have small group in to make and fire silver, copper and bronze clay. My problem is my husband has just lost his job and therefore a kiln is at the bottom of necessary expenditure and it has to be the right one.

I looked on Cherry Heaven and have boggled at the prices - the cheapest that would take a copper/bronze sintering tray is about £600 - but I know it would need to be more if I needed an enameling collar. I'm getting bogged down in all these terms and wondered if someone could help me work out if I need a small kiln that will manage a small group of people or is a larger kiln more cost effective in the long run?

Thanks in advance,

Helen xx

[Natasha Lovell]

I bought a starter kit a few years ago and i loved it, I've still got the kit but i haven't been able to afford to buy any new clay at the moment although i am hoping to soon. I've been looking at the copper and bronze clay too, That looks really good.

It is easy to use once you know how and it is fun :)

The only downside i found was the price, especially if you're only just learning how to use it.

Natasha x

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