{"id":23581,"date":"2023-01-23T11:21:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T11:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/auto-draft\/"},"modified":"2023-09-04T11:30:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T10:30:47","slug":"silver-clay-glossary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/silver-clay-glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"Silver Clay Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting started with silver clay jewellery making? Read our useful glossary on all things silver clay to help you on your journey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Acrylic Roller \u2013 <\/strong>A compact and lightweight clay roller. Unlike standard \u2018Rolling Pins\u2019 the clay roller has a hallow core designed to keep the clay cool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Art Clay Silver \u2013 <\/strong>A leading silver clay brand. The Art Clay Silver range includes silver clay packets in a range of sizes as well as clay paste and other essential clay tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Balm \u2013 <\/strong>Metal clay balm is a useful solution that can be applied to hands, tools &amp; surfaces to prevent metal clay from sticking to hands, tools &amp; surfaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bronze Clay \u2013 <\/strong>Easy to use clay that turns to pure, solid bronze once fired.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bond \u2013 <\/strong>Clay bond is used for joining fired metal clay pieces with other sterling silver pieces, findings and more without the use of solder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brush \u2013 <\/strong>stainless steel brushes that can be used to create a matt finish.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Copper Clay \u2013 <\/strong>Easy to use clay that turns to pure copper when fired.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clay Findings &#8211;&nbsp; <\/strong>A range of sterling silver findings that can be fired safely with silver clay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cutters \u2013 <\/strong>Different shaped cutters that can be used to create a clean, precise shape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cutting Mat \u2013 <\/strong>A protective surface used for cutting metal clay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fired \u2013 <\/strong>The name giving to the process in which the high temperatures turn clay into silver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible Clay Cutter \u2013 <\/strong>A tool used for shaping, smoothing and trimming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kiln \u2013 <\/strong>A machine that works similarly to a conventional oven, a kiln heats to very high temperature. Ideal for use with silver clay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mandrel \u2013 <\/strong>A hardwood tool used to shape clay rings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Needle Tool \u2013 <\/strong>An essential clay tool used for cutting designs into clay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Picklean \u2013 <\/strong>A safe, non-toxic pickle used for metal clay pickling and removing fire scale after soldering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pickling \u2013 <\/strong>The process of removing oxidation from soldered jewellery pieces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sanding Pads \u2013 <\/strong>Soft and flexible sponge pads that can be used wet or dry on metal clay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sculpting \u2013 <\/strong>The process of moulding clay into the desired shape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shapers \u2013 <\/strong>Tools used for smoothing out joints, texturing and manipulating clay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spacers \u2013 <\/strong>A simple and easy to use plastic tool that helps to ensure your clay is rolled correctly and evenly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spatula \u2013 <\/strong>A large, wooden handled spatula used for loading and unloading items in a hot kiln<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wood Clay Powder \u2013 <\/strong>A special formula, which once mixed with water turns into a moldable clay that can be fired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting started with silver clay jewellery making? 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