Help please

[lynnm]

I bought a PMC syringe months ago and decided this week to use it to do some filigree. Getting nervous now though and was wondering if anyone has any tips for me?

[MuranoSilver]

Are you doing the filigree over a cork form or is it filling in on a silver clay piece?

[lynnm]

It's filling in. I have cut out a square (with the middle cut out) so it is like a frame

[MuranoSilver]

Hi Lynn
I normally use a little water-brush to moisten the edge slightly and then make sure to really connect the first join and edge points. Don't leave the gaps too big as syringe isn't massively strong :)
Once dry I turn it over and use more syringe, strengthening any areas that look like they're not joined fully or need some extra support.
nic x

[lynnm]

thanks... and when I used Icing I could use a damp brush to tidy, for example the ends will show can I 'flatten' them with PMC?

[MuranoSilver]

Yes you can use a water brush OR if it's only a little I used to just fill and sand :)
Nicx

[lynnm]

again thanks... must confess I took it out of the packet... and then chickened out again! :-D Really must have a pop. Do you find the hole in the tube to small? Not sure whether to cut it down a bit

[MuranoSilver]

Nope I find the hole just right - but then I buy the 3 nozzle syringe packs
(so I get small medium & Large)
Give it a go - as long as you keep the opened syringe in a glass of water
with about an inch of water in the bottom, then syringes last for months and months (possibly forever, lol)
nic x

[lynnm]

no idea what mine is... got it from Cookies that's all I remember. Well I have to do housework tomorrow, don't you feel sorry for me? One thing I need to do is apply myself to 'proper hours' and less scardey cat. Watch this space!