{"id":11539,"date":"2020-04-24T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T08:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/?p=11539"},"modified":"2024-12-16T10:41:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T10:41:09","slug":"what-stones-can-be-fired-with-precious-metal-clay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/what-stones-can-be-fired-with-precious-metal-clay\/","title":{"rendered":"What stones can be fired with metal clay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Gemstones are a great way to add something extra to your jewellery designs. But if your preferred method of jewellery making is using metal clay, you might be wondering, \u2018what are the gemstones that can be fired?\u2019. Some stones can become damaged when exposed to high temperatures, which could ruin the work you\u2019ve spent time and effort on. To avoid this happening, use our straightforward guide to get to grips with the gemstones that can and can\u2019t be fired with your metal clay designs, below.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What stones can be fired with metal clay jewellery?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To get you started, we\u2019ll run through some of the best and most versatile gemstones that can be fired with metal clay. One of the easiest options? CZ or synthetic gemstones. Man-made gemstones are perfect for adding a special touch to your work, without the risk of melting, cracking or changing in colour. Fancy giving it a go? Check out our collection of fireable gemstones for clay<\/a> at Cooksongold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you\u2019d rather use the real deal \u2013 don\u2019t fear. There are plenty of gemstones that can be fired, you\u2019ll just have to take all the necessary precautions (using the right temperature and timing) to ensure that you don\u2019t damage them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gemstones that can be fired<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gemstones can be fired in different ways, which means that it could have a different effect on how they turn out. We took two of the quickest and easiest ways to fire a gemstone, which is by using a hand torch or by using carbon in a kiln.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gemstone<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Can it be fired with a butane torch?<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Can it be fired with carbon?<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Firing Temperature<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Hold time for torch<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Hold time for kiln<\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Peridot<\/span><\/a><\/td>Yes<\/span><\/td>Yes<\/span><\/td>799\u00b0C<\/span><\/td>2 minutes<\/span><\/td>30 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Sapphire<\/span><\/a><\/td>Yes<\/span><\/td>Yes<\/span><\/td>899\u00b0C<\/span><\/td>2 minutes<\/span><\/td>2 hours<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Ruby<\/span><\/a><\/td>Yes<\/span><\/td>Yes<\/span><\/td>899\u00b0C<\/span><\/td>2 minutes<\/span><\/td>2 hours<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Labradorite<\/span><\/a><\/td>No<\/span><\/td>Yes<\/span><\/td>649\u00b0C<\/span><\/td>2 minutes<\/span><\/td>30 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Hematite<\/span><\/a><\/td>Yes<\/span><\/td>Yes<\/span><\/td>899\u00b0C<\/span><\/td>2 minutes<\/span><\/td>2 hours<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Moonstone<\/span><\/a><\/td>No<\/span><\/td>Yes<\/span><\/td>599\u00b0C or 649\u00b0C for Grey Moonstone<\/span><\/td>2 minutes<\/span><\/td>30 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Setting stones in metal clay after firing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you have a particular gem in mind that doesn\u2019t work with firing? Don\u2019t worry, you can still add it to your design. To create a bezel setting in metal clay without damaging the stone, use a fine bezel wire and solder it into the bezel as normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now you know what stones can be fired with metal clay, it\u2019s time to get creative. For more inspiration on gemstone settings, view our Advanced Gemstone Setting Techniques visual guide below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you have all the jewellery tools<\/a>, gemstones<\/a> and Art Clay<\/a> you need for your jewellery making projects, from Cooksongold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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