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Hi, I'm finally back on Ebay. The Bronze pieces were made by my husband They are not for sale. iThese are samples of what can be made fromBronze clay. If you need more clay put up, just let me know.                       Thank you, Geneva Perkins

50 Gram sealed bottle.

Metal Mania Bronze Clay  and Copper Clay are  metal powders combined with one or more binder, packaged to minimize oxidation. The dry powder form also allows you to mix the desired amount, fresh when you want it. The binder(s) burn out during firing, and leave only metal behind... no longer in powder form, but sintered into the Copper or Bronze object you created. 

All metal clays (wet or dry) are subject to oxidation. We take every precaution to protect our product. Please purchase the size you intend to use within a short time of opening. The jars are sealed after manufacture, to prevent oxidation of the metal powder. A small pillow pak called an "O" buster is sealed into each container to absorb the small amount of oxygen remaining inside. Do not purchase in a store, if the seal has been broken. If it is, the integrity of the jar may be compromised. We inspect each piece prior to shipping to assure your order is properly sealed and the contents have not become oxidized. A shrink seal is applied to the cap of each jar. 

Exposure to humidity or moisture and oxygen will cause the metal clay powder to no longer work. When fired, oxidized metal clay will not sinter. It looks a bit like burned toast, and will crumble.Copper and Bronze Clays cannot be used to make thick, solid objects. It should be rolled out to no more than 3/16", then draped into an RTV mold, or laid over a high relief object and allowed to dry. It can also be formed around a substance that can burn out, such as cork clay or even green floral foam. (Styrofoam is not recommended.)

WE ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND DRYING METAL CLAY ITEMS, THOROUGHLY AND IMMEDIATELY  IN A FOOD DEHYDRATOR If your work is too thick, or was not dried fast enough or properly, it can look ok on the outside, but will bend and break open to show oxidized material inside. This is caused by improper thickness and/or drying.  Copper is especially fickle....  Bronze can be a bit more forgiving.Metal clay requires specific equipment for firing.

A kiln with a digital, programmable, electronic temperature control that can take the temperature to 1850 degrees Farenheight is a must for Copper ClayTM and 1600 degrees Farenheight for Metal Mania Bronze Clay! Copper jewelry is not seen as often as other metals. It is a bit more technical to use than other metals, and requires more heat than the Bronze. In the past, copper had tp be brought up to melting temperatures and poured into a mold to make jewelry from it. Now it can be safely worked, cold, and fired into beautiful creations. We use jewelry grade copper and bronze in the production of our metal clays. You will also need a stainless steel pan with a lid, and activated charcoal, to properly fire your work. We recommend activated Coconut charcoal for both Bronze and Copper......   and Copper MUST use the Coconut activated charcoal. 

Let your item cool completely in the kiln, before removing it.  If you have burnished it prior to firing, and it was allowed to cool in the charcoal, it should require very little clean up or buffing.  Due to binders in the Metal Clays, wood and other traditional working surfaces are not advised. For best results, our Copper and Bronze metal clays (and GLASCLAYTM)  should be worked using a "delrin" - type rolling bar and a silicon rolling sheet. Simple olive oil, or coconut oil, used  very sparingly on your hands and the rolling sheet and bar will give you the best control of your clay. No special creams or hand salves are required. Metal clays react swiftly and negatively with aluminum surfaces and tools. Tools should be silicon, rubber or stainless steel. Plastic may be used as well.

The beauty of Metal (and Glass) Clay, is the ability to design and create an object, with high relief features that does not require a mold, and can be dried and fired, retaining its original integrity. Hollow objects also can and will retain their integrity when designed, created and fired correctly.

Complete instructions for mixing and firing come with each purchase.  You will discover for yourself what methods work best for you. Experiment after you have gained a little experience, and see what more there is to do with this wonderful material.

Pre-mixed metal clay has been on the market for several years. Our metal clays are manufactured dry, in a powder form. When hydrated, this gives you a fresher,
more supple product.

Mix the amount you want, when you want to use it. Unlike wet forms of metal clay currently available, the powder stays fresh until exposed to oxygen.