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  1. #11
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    wowsers! I just did a double take on your avatar pic! I made a pendant really, really similar to that - my hubby created the design for me then I created the photopolymer plate! Spooky!!

    I've used Art Clay Copper - personally I wasn't keen on the texture of it and have gone back to CopprClay (but you have to kiln fire) but its a great option for anyone who doesn't have a kiln.

    HTH

    Becci
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    The pic was in my album - see, spooky!
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    Ooh that IS spooky! Great minds thing alike eh? ;-) I also made a mould from photopolymer plate, and based the design on a large seawood 'pod' thingy I found on a beach in Australia last year :-) Is that hot or cold enamel you've used? Mine was an early experiment using lead-free enamels, interesting seeing how the texture comes through...mine reminds me of a little rock pool :-)

    Anyway, went off on a tangent there....thanks for your view on Art clay copper...I have my doubts and am expecting a little disappointment, but curiousity got the better of me! Be interested to see your results?

    Thanks!

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    Its traditional enamel, and there are 3 different colours of blue in there.

    My copper pieces are waiting to go in the kiln. I went down to the studio and forgot to take the firing schedule with me! Hoping to get down there tomorrow and fire them. I'll post my results.

    Becci
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    Ooh great! Can't wait to see the results :-) I feel all pessimistic about firescale issues? One of the reasons I love fine silver, it's a doddle in that respect!

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    Got my 50gms of copper clay ready and waiting...bit scared of it, but hope to dive in and try a little bit tonight :-) Any last minute advice much appreciated!

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    I have only used the copprclay so far but I hate the mess of the firing pan, I wouldn't mind trying the promethius (sp) bronze clay as the firing schedule for the bronzclay is just an effort!

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    Success last night with my first copper clay firings. No firing pan involved Lou, easy peasy torch firing only :-) 5 minutes, quench in water to remove firescale, then pickle...simple! I really need a tumbler though to help with the polishing stage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FVT View Post
    Success last night with my first copper clay firings. No firing pan involved Lou, easy peasy torch firing only :-) 5 minutes, quench in water to remove firescale, then pickle...simple! I really need a tumbler though to help with the polishing stage.
    I need a tumbler and a pickle pot...the list goes on and on

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