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xrubyx
06-12-2009, 10:21 AM
I know if your piece is under the mimimum weight you do not have to Hallmark it . But if you want to identify you piece do you use a 925 stamp ? Or is PMC a higher silver content ?

Plus what are the best Silversmith course's to go on .

Just started out so be kind if this is a really stupid question . :o

MuranoSilver
06-12-2009, 10:27 AM
PMC & Art Clay silver both end up as Fine Silver which would be stamped 999.
There's a few course suggestions on this thread (http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/introduce-yourself-our-jewellery-community/1609-hi.html) page 2 & 3
If you follow the links you'll find lots of info.
+ check out your local college & higher ed place they might be able to help too
Nicola x

xrubyx
06-12-2009, 10:40 AM
Yeah that's what I thought just wanted to check thanks for the reply. :)

Solunar Silver Studio
06-12-2009, 10:49 AM
Cooksons have just got new 999fs punches in Swan Neck. Punch '999fs', 1mm Marking Punch For Fine Silver,pmc Or Art Clay - Cooksongold.com (http://www.cooksongold.com/Precious-Metal-Clay/Swan-Neck.-Punch-999fs-1mm-Marking-Punch-For-Fine-Silverpmc-Or-Art-Clay-prcode-999-730A) and Straight Neck. Punch '999fs', 1mm Marking Punch For Fine Silver,pmc Or Artclay - Cooksongold.com (http://www.cooksongold.com/Precious-Metal-Clay/Straight-Neck.-Punch-999fs-1mm-Marking-Punch-For-Fine-Silverpmc-Or-Artclay-prcode-999-730B)
I got a swan neck last week but haven't used it yet so can't give you any feedback...