{"title":"Base Metals","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe stock an extensive range of base metal clays stretching across several brands. You can now create using copper, bronze, iron and brass in a multitude of different colours and shades! Most base metal clays (apart from Art Clay Copper) need to be fired in a kiln in an oxygen starved environment (using a firing pan and carbon). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor success, \u003cstrong\u003etest, test, and test again\u003c\/strong\u003e - you will \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eneed to make test strips when working with most base metals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure you find the correct firing schedule for the clay you're using and your kiln. The firing schedules for base metal clays vary depending on the brand and metal, and are all just recommendations. You need to test your kiln to find the ideal schedule. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDid you know we also stock embeddable copper and bronze findings? \u003cbr\u003e'Embeddable' means you can add them to your clay in the wet stage and fire all at once! \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/embeddables-kiln-safe\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eClick here to see our full range of embeddable findings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"goldie-bronze-clay-soft","title":"Goldie Clay - Bronze Soft","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoldie Bronze - Soft\u003c\/strong\u003e - a beautiful golden colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e** Requires Kiln Firing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis clay is very soft, and is ideal for working with stamps, textures, and capturing fine details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGoldie Bronze is an environmentally friendly product. It contains approximately 90% copper and 10% tin. The binders are organic and non toxic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUnlike our other metal clays, all Goldie Clays come in powder form, which is then mixed with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAvailable in size: 50g, 100g, 200g \u003cstrong\u003e*Limited stock!* 300g packs currently on sale from £39.95 to £37.95!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo mix it, follow these steps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePut the whole amount of powder into a jar or bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdd around 12 drops of water, or spray in a little water and mix well with a knife or spoon, adding more water as required, until you get a clay or a plasticine-like consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRoll the lump clay out thinly and fold over. Roll again, rolling away from the fold. Repeat this action several times. This is very important to ensure that all the air is removed from the clay and to get a smooth consistency before using. Insert into a plastic bag or container and wait for 30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo join elements, mix a little powder with water to make a paste. Elements can also be joined with just water, in the same way as silver clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePieces can be dried naturally or by using heat, e.g. on a hotplate or in a dehydrator. Dry at 90°C (195°F) or lower. Higher temperatures may cause cracking, and create steam bubbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRemember to always clean your tools well between using different types of metal clay to avoid cross contamination. The above comment does not apply to metals from the Goldie Metal line, because you can mix them together with Mokume Gane, or other techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow to fire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEnsure the clay is completely dry before firing. Any moisture will boil and ruin the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLay the pieces in a stainless steel firing container on a layer of activated coconut shell carbon with a minimum depth 1cm (1\/2”) under the pieces. Make sure the pieces are at least 1cm (1\/2”) apart. Place the open container into a cold kiln and fire at full ramp to 350°C (670°F), and hold for 30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCarefully remove the container from the kiln and place on a heatproof surface. Fill the container with a layer of activated coconut shell carbon with a minimum depth of 1cm (1\/2”) over the pieces, and place back into the kiln. Full ramp to 820°C (1510°F) and hold for 40 minutes. In the case of large elements, the time should be properly extended to 1 hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFired pieces can be removed from the kiln hot or cold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGoldie Bronze shrinks by about 8%-11% on firing, depending on the shape and the size of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDried clay can be ground up to a powder and reconstituted, which makes it simple and economical to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* These clays take texture very well but we suggest using quite a deep texture as these show up better than shallow textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Shake the bag well before opening to ensure an even mix of metal powder and binder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Always wear a respirator mask to prevent breathing or ingesting Goldie Clay powder*\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDid you know we stock embeddable bronze findings? 'Embeddable' means you can add them to your clay in the wet stage and fire all at once. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/embeddables-kiln-safe\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eClick here to see our full range of embeddable findings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Goldie","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":58320943710543,"sku":"113-GLDBRS50","price":8.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":58320943743311,"sku":"113-GLDBRS100","price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"200g","offer_id":58320943776079,"sku":"113-GLDBRS200","price":26.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"*LIMITED STOCK!* 300g","offer_id":58320943808847,"sku":"113-GLDBRS300","price":37.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/GoldieMidBronze__51667.1484225698.800.800.png?v=1785148091"},{"product_id":"goldie-bronze-clay-hard","title":"Goldie Clay - Bronze Hard","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoldie Bronze Hard\u003c\/strong\u003e - a beautiful golden colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Requires Kiln Firing \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis clay is very hard after firing. It's a stiffer clay to work with, and yields the maximum strength - ideal for bangles, ring bands, and decorative objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGoldie Bronze is an environmentally friendly product. It contains approximately 90% copper and 10% tin. The binders are organic and non toxic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUnlike our other metal clays, all Goldie Clays come in powder form, which is then mixed with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAvailable in size: 50g, 100g, or 200g.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo mix it, follow these steps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePut the whole amount of powder into a jar or bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdd around 12 drops of water, or spray in a little water and mix well with a knife or spoon, adding more water as required, until you get a clay or a plasticine-like consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRoll the lump clay out thinly and fold over. Roll again, rolling away from the fold. Repeat this action several times. This is very important to ensure that all the air is removed from the clay and to get a smooth consistency before using. Insert into a plastic bag or container and wait for 30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo join elements, mix a little powder with water to make a paste. Elements can also be joined with just water, in the same way as silver clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePieces can be dried naturally or by using heat, e.g. on a hotplate or in a dehydrator. Dry at 90°C (195°F) or lower. Higher temperatures may cause cracking, and create steam bubbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRemember to always clean your tools well between using different types of metal clay to avoid cross contamination. The above comment does not apply to metals from the Goldie Metal line, because you can mix them together with Mokume Gane, or other techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow to fire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEnsure the clay is completely dry before firing. Any moisture will boil and ruin the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLay the pieces in a stainless steel firing container on a layer of activated coconut shell carbon with a minimum depth 1cm (1\/2”) under the pieces. Make sure the pieces are at least 1cm (1\/2”) apart. Place the open container into a cold kiln and fire at full ramp to 350°C (670°F), and hold for 30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCarefully remove the container from the kiln and place on a heatproof surface. Fill the container with a layer of activated coconut shell carbon with a minimum depth of 1cm (1\/2”) over the pieces, and place back into the kiln. Full ramp to 820°C (1510°F) and hold for 40 minutes. In the case of large elements, the time should be properly extended to 1 hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFired pieces can be removed from the kiln hot or cold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoldie Bronze shrinks by about 8%-11% during firing, depending on the shape and the size of the piece. Dried clay can be ground up to a powder and reconstituted, which makes it simple and economical to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* These clays take texture very well but we suggest using quite a deep texture as these show up better than shallow textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Shake the bag well before opening to ensure an even mix of metal powder and binder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Always wear a respirator mask to prevent breathing or ingesting Goldie Clay powder*\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDid you know we stock embeddable bronze findings? 'Embeddable' means you can add them to your clay in the wet stage and fire all at once. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/embeddables-kiln-safe\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eClick here to see our full range of embeddable findings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Goldie","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":58320946594127,"sku":"113-GLDBRH50","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":58320946626895,"sku":"113-GLDBRH100","price":15.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"200g","offer_id":58320946659663,"sku":"113-GLDBRH200","price":26.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/GoldieMidBronze__09653.1484224928.800.800.png?v=1785148093"},{"product_id":"goldie-de-la-rosa-clay","title":"Goldie Clay - De La Rosa","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoldie de la Rosa Bronze (New Formula) - \u003c\/strong\u003e a pinkish colour of bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe De La Rosa Bronze is very hard after firing. It's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003equite a stiff clay to work with, and yields the maximum strength - ideal for bangles, ring bands, and decorative objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDried clay can be ground up to a powder and reconstituted which makes it simple and economical to use. Goldie de la Rosa Bronze shrinks by about 14%-19% during firing, depending on the shape and the size of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGoldie Bronze is an environmentally friendly product, and the binders are organic and non toxic. It contains approximately 94% copper and 6% tin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUnlike our other metal clays, all Goldie Clays come in powder form, which is then mixed with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAvailable in size: 50g, 100g, or 200g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo mix it, follow these steps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePut the whole amount of powder into a jar or bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdd around 12 drops of water, or spray in a little water and mix well with a knife or spoon, adding more water as required, until you get a clay or a plasticine-like consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRoll the lump clay out thinly and fold over. Roll again, rolling away from the fold. Repeat this action several times. This is very important to ensure that all the air is removed from the clay and to get a smooth consistency before using. Insert into a plastic bag or container and wait for 30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo join elements, mix a little powder with water to make a paste. Elements can also be joined with just water, in the same way as silver clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePieces can be dried naturally or by using heat, e.g. on a hotplate or in a dehydrator. Dry at 90°C or lower. Higher temperatures may cause cracking, and create steam bubbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRemember to always clean your tools well between using different types of metal clay to avoid cross contamination. The above comment does not apply to metals from the Goldie Metal line, because you can mix them together with Mokume Gane, or other techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow to fire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEnsure the clay is completely dry before firing. Any moisture will boil and ruin the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLay the pieces in a stainless steel firing container on a layer of activated coconut shell carbon with a minimum depth 1cm under the pieces. Make sure the pieces are at least 1cm apart. Place the open container into a cold kiln and fire at full ramp to 350°C and hold for 30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCarefully remove the container from the kiln and place on a heatproof surface. Fill the container with a layer of activated coconut shell carbon with a minimum depth of 1cm over the pieces, and place back into the kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFull ramp to 935°C and hold for 1h20min.  For pieces above 100g, hold for 1h 50min.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFired pieces can be removed from the kiln hot or cold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGoldie de la Rosa Bronze shrinks by about 14%-19% during firing, depending on the shape and the size of the piece. Dried clay can be ground up to a powder and reconstituted, which makes it simple and economical to use!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* These clays take texture very well but we suggest using quite a deep texture as these show up better than shallow textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Shake the bag well before opening to ensure an even mix of metal powder and binder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Always wear a respirator mask to prevent breathing or ingesting Goldie Clay powder*\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Goldie","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":58320950100303,"sku":"113-GLDDLR50","price":8.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":58320950133071,"sku":"113-GLDDLR100","price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"200g","offer_id":58320950165839,"sku":"113-GLDDLR200","price":26.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/GoldieDeLaRosa__36241.1489110281.800.800.png?v=1785148097"},{"product_id":"goldie-cherry-iron-clay","title":"Goldie Clay - Cherry Iron","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoldie Cherry Iron\u003c\/strong\u003e - a beautiful silver cherry colour. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Requires Kiln Firing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUnlike our other metal clays, all Goldie Clays come in powder form, which is then mixed with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAvailable in size: 50g, 100g or 200g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo mix it, follow these steps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePut the whole amount of powder into a jar or bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdd around 12 drops of water, or spray in a little water and mix well with a knife or spoon, adding more water as required, until you get a clay or a plasticine-like consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRoll the lump clay out thinly and fold over. Roll again, rolling away from the fold. Repeat this action several times. This is very important to ensure that all the air is removed from the clay and to get a smooth consistency before using. Insert into a plastic bag or container and wait for 30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo join elements and repair seams in Goldie clay mix a little powder with water to make a paste. Elements can also be joined with just water, in the same way as silver clay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePieces can be dried naturally or by using heat, e.g. on a hotplate or in a dehydrator. Dry at 90ºC or lower. Higher temperatures may cause cracking, and the creation of steam bubbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRemember to always clean your tools well between different brands and types of metal clays to avoid cross contamination. This does not apply to metals from the Goldie Metal line because you can mix them together for Mokume Gane and other techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow to fire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEnsure the clay is completely dry before firing. Any moisture will boil and ruin the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLay the pieces in a stainless steel firing container on a layer of activated coconut shell carbon with a minimum depth 1cm under the pieces.  Do not cover with carbon for this step. Make sure the pieces are at least 1cm apart. Place the open container into a cold kiln and fire at full ramp to 400°C, and hold for 30 minutes for pieces up to 100g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCarefully remove the container from the kiln and place on a heatproof surface. Fill the container with a layer of activated coconut shell carbon with a minimum depth of 1cm over the pieces, in order to reduce evaporation of tin, cover the container with a lid,  and place back into the kiln. Do a full ramp to 960°C and hold for 2 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFired pieces can be removed from the kiln hot or cold. After removing the cover, appears white-yellow precipitate from zinc oxide. This is normal and does not cause changes in the properties of coal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGoldie Cherry Iron shrinks by about 9%-17% on firing, depending on the shape and the size of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* These clays take texture very well but we suggest using quite a deep texture as these show up better than shallow textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Shake the bag well before opening to ensure an even mix of metal powder and binder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Always wear a respirator mask to prevent breathing or ingesting Goldie Clay powder*\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Goldie","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":58320957931855,"sku":"113-GLDCI100","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"200g","offer_id":58320957964623,"sku":"113-GLDCI200","price":27.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/Goldiecherryiron__78947.1484226132.800.800.png?v=1785148101"},{"product_id":"prometheus-sunny-bronze-clay-syringe-10g-w-3-tips","title":"Prometheus Sunny Bronze Clay Syringe - 10g","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrometheus Sunny Bronze Clay is a clay-like material which turns into pure, solid bronze when fired in a kiln. It is a mixture of micron sized bronze powder, water and organic binder. It can be formed by hand, rolled into a sheet or a rope. It can be molded, textured, even turned on a potter's wheel. Prometheus Sunny Bronze Clay can be fired with most lab-created gemstones (cubic zirconias), pre-tested natural stones, glass beads, ceramic and porcelain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the clay is fired in a kiln, the organic binder evaporates and burns away and you’re left with pure, solid bronze. Brush it, if needed pickle it to remove any firescale and finally polish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can create unique jewellery, ornaments, hollow ware, statutes, sculptures and many other decorative objects. Any thing you create with Prometheus® Sunny Bronze Clay is a piece of art. Combine it with your imagination and let your fingers do the rest!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FIRE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePrometheus Sunny Bronze clay can be fired on a single stage, or two-stage firing:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSINGLE STAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat your kiln to 820°C\/1500°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace your dried bronze piece onto stainless steel mesh, and into the kiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for the kiln to heat back up to temperature, and fire for 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 30 minutes, remove the piece and leave to cool on a heatproof surface, or quench in water (unless fireable gemstones have been used). Leave in pickling solution if any fire scale is left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTWO STAGE (recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace your dried piece(s) onto stainless steel mesh, and into a cold kiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for the kiln to heat up to 500°C\/932°F and fire for 15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce finished, remove the piece and leave to cool on a heatproof surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat your kiln to 820°C\/1500°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour 3cm of activated carbon into a steel container, and place pieces at least 1.5cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoroughly cover with activated carbon, and place steel container inside the kiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for the kiln to heat back up to temperature, and fire for 1 hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce finished, remove the piece and leave to cool on a heatproof surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/prometheus-sunny-bronze-clay\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e*Also available in 50g, 100g and 200g clay here*\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSyringe contains 10g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prometheus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58321067704655,"sku":"109-PSB10S","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/Sunny-Bronze-Syringe__42544.1500294661.800.800.png?v=1785148187"},{"product_id":"prometheus-bronze-clay-syringe-10g-w-3-tips","title":"Prometheus Bronze Clay Syringe - 10g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrometheus Bronze Clay is a claylike material which turns into pure, solid bronze when fired in a kiln. It is a mixture of micron sized bronze powder, water and organic binder. It can be formed by hand, rolled into a sheet or a rope. It can be moulded, textured, even turned on a potter's wheel. Prometheus® Bronze Clay can be fired with most lab-created gemstones (cubic zirconias), pre-tested natural stones, glass beads, ceramic and porcelain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the clay is fired in a kiln, the organic binder evaporates and burns away and you’re left with pure, solid bronze. Brush it, if needed pickle it to remove any firescale and finally polish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can create unique jewellery, ornaments, hollow ware, statutes, sculptures and many other decorative objects. Any thing you create with Prometheus Bronze Clay is a piece of art. Combine it with your imagination and let your fingers do the rest!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePrometheus Bronze clay can be fired on a single stage, or two-stage firing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSINGLE STAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col class=\"ol1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePreheat your kiln to 820ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlace your dried bronze piece onto stainless steel mesh, and into the kiln\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWait for the kiln to heat back up to temperature, and fire for 30 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAfter 30 minutes, remove the piece and leave to cool on a heatproof surface, or quench in water (unless fireable gemstones have been used).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTWO STAGE (recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003col class=\"ol1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace your dried piece(s) onto stainless steel mesh, and into a cold kiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for the kiln to heat up to 500°C\/ 932°F and fire for 15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce finished, remove the piece and leave to cool on a heatproof surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat your kiln to 820º\/1500°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour 3cm of activated carbon into a steel container, and place pieces at least 1.5cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoroughly cover with activated carbon, and place steel container inside the kiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for the kiln to heat back up to temperature, and fire for 60 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 60 minutes, remove the piece and leave to cool on a heatproof surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e*\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/prometheus-bronze-clay\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlso available in 50, 100g and 200g clay here\u003c\/a\u003e*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyringe contains 10g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDid you know we stock embeddable bronze findings? 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It can be formed by hand, rolled into a sheet or a rope. It can be moulded, textured, even turned on a potter's wheel. Prometheus® Bronze Clay can be fired with most lab-created gemstones (cubic zirconias), pre-tested natural stones, glass beads, ceramic and porcelain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the clay is fired in a kiln, the organic binder evaporates and burns away and you’re left with pure, solid bronze. Brush it, if needed pickle it to remove any fire-scale and finally polish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can create unique jewellery, ornaments, hollow ware, statutes, sculptures and many other decorative objects. Any thing you create with Prometheus® Bronze Clay is a piece of art. Combine it with your imagination and let your fingers do the rest!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis clay shrinks between 13%-14% based on firing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FIRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePrometheus® Jeweller's Greenish Yellow Bronze Clay has a 2-stage firing:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace your dried piece(s) onto stainless steel mesh, and into a cold kiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for the kiln to heat up to 500°C\/932°F and fire for 15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce finished, remove the piece and leave to cool on a heatproof surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat your kiln to 800°C \/ 1470°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour 3cm of activated carbon into a steel container, and place pieces at least 1.5cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoroughly cover with activated carbon, and place steel container inside the kiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for the kiln to heat back up to temperature, and fire for 1 hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce finished, remove the piece and leave to cool on a heatproof surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePrometheus® Jeweller's Greenish Yellow Bronze Clay can be combined with Prometheus Bronze Clay, Prometheus Copper Clay, Prometheus Sunny Bronze, Prometheus Sterling White, and Prometheus Light Yellow and fired with the same firing schedule. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/prometheus-jewellers-greenish-yellow-bronze-clay\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e*Also available in 20g, 50g and 100g clay here*\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePacket contains 10g with 3 syringe tips.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Prometheus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58321123180879,"sku":"109-PGYS10","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/GYellow-Syringe__29598.1620376393.800.800.png?v=1785148490"},{"product_id":"gloves-in-a-bottle-shielding-and-protecting-lotion","title":"Gloves in a Bottle - Shielding and protecting lotion","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGloves in a bottle - protecting your hands from external stress like alcohol gel or washing. 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In fact, Gloves In A Bottle was made to protect against the drying effects of repeated hand washings or high exposure to water and detergents. Doctors, dentists, nurses and other people who need to wash their hands a lot are protected. For continued protection, just reapply to clean dry skin every 3 to 4 hours. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor metal clay artists it is great for protecting your skin and avoiding stained nails when working with base metal clays. 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A\u003cspan\u003ell the ingredients are on the FDA’s most ‘safe list’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRe-apply every 3-4 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVAILABLE IN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100ml tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250nl bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump available fitting the 250ml bottle - ideal for providing protection to students in a craft class \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"page-title2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW IS GLOVES IN A BOTTLE DIFFERENT FROM CONVENTIONAL LOTIONS AND CREAMS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGloves In A Bottle is a shielding lotion. It bonds with the outer-most layer of skin, locking in natural moisture and oils. The loss of our natural oils and moisture is the main cause of dry and irritated skin. If this process can be slowed down the skin has a better chance to heal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"giab-layers-2-1.png\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/giab-layers-2-1.png?v=1785150876\" style=\"float: right;\" title=\"giab-layers-2-1.png\" width=\"390\"\u003eUnlike contemporary skin moisturisers which try to replace the skin’s natural moisture with an artificial often greasy moisture, \u003cspan\u003eGloves In A Bottle bonds with dead skin cells to create a protective hydrating shield, similar to an invisible pair of gloves\u003c\/span\u003e. This new outer layer helps prevent the loss of natural oil and moisture, supports skin elasticity, and improves the overall ability of the epidermis to protect the inner skin cell layers. The natural moisturising effects of Gloves In A Bottle will leave your skin soft and supple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile conventional moisturisers, lotions and skin creams coat your skin with petroleum or wax-based substances that tend to clog pores and inhibit the skin’s ability to breathe and perspire, Gloves In A Bottle functions so well that the skin breathes and perspires naturally. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"page-title2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR SKIN'S NATURAL OIL IS STRIPPED AWAY?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen the natural oils are stripped away from the outer layer of skin, the skin’s own moisture quickly leaves the outer layer resulting in dry, irritated or itchy skin. The deeper layers of skin are left exposed to a host of damaging, everyday substances including many cosmetics, detergents, anti-bacterial soaps, solvents, cleaners, gardening chemicals, dirt and grease, latex glove powder, and more. The result is skin that is more dry, irritated, or itchy and more susceptible to becoming cracked and further damaged.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConventional moisturisers, lotions and handcreams only attempt to replace natural moisture with artificial moisture. They mask the symptoms by offering temporary relief that does little to heal the skin. Regular use of conventional moisturizers, lotions and skin creams can actually send the wrong message to the skin (that there is enough moisture present), causing it to produce less natural moisture.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural moisture is the only thing that is going to truly resolve a dry skin condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gloves In A Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Small Bottle - 60ml","offer_id":58321557455183,"sku":"121-GIABSM","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tube - 100ml","offer_id":58321557487951,"sku":"121-GIABTU","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Bottle - 240ml","offer_id":58321557520719,"sku":"121-GIABL","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pump - fits the large bottle","offer_id":58321557553487,"sku":"121-GIAB-PUMP","price":0.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/GIAB-small-comparison__38350.1652192697.800.800.png?v=1785150907"},{"product_id":"art-clay-bronze-clay","title":"Art Clay™️ Bronze Clay","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eART CLAY BRONZE™️ CLAY - the reliable gorgeous coloured base-metal clay from the manufacturers of Art Clay Silver.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt Clay Bronze - a lovely creamy metal clay that stays workable for a long time, which can be used for jewellery, craft designs, sculptures, and models. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst it does need firing in carbon (like all bronze metal clays do for repeatable reliable successful firings), it has a very simple firing schedule. You will slow down the ramp speed a little to help the binder burn out, but can be done in one go, giving you a simple one-stage firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"color: #008080;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Art Clay Bronze has a lovely creamy consistency, straight out of the packet it is very workable and smooth. It takes texture beautifully and has a very good working time in the wet clay stage. It dries evenly both with and without heat, with no warping.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #008080;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFiring was straight forward. I used coconut carbon and I fired at a ramp speed of 900℃. For my larger piece (about 40gm) I extended the firing with 40 minutes longer than recommended. I quenched my pieces once the kiln had cooled to around 500℃ and there was no sign of any fire scale, just natural patina. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008080;\"\u003eYou can achieve a lovely yellow gold semi-matt finish with just a steel brush. No pickling required. A high shine can be achieved with tumbling followed by 3M Polishing Papers or 3M Radial discs for a mirror shine\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e- Jade Cameron, Jar of Clay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\"\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008080;\"\u003eMy overall impression of Art Clay Bronze is that it handles beautifully smooth with no or very little odour. It picks up texture very clearly with sharp definition that is maintained after firing. I was impressed with how it fired with no warping, and I’m completely enamoured with the golden smooth quality of the polish and finish that can be achieved\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\" - Tracey Spurgin, Craftworx\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt Clay Bronze is creamy, pliable, and workable straight out of the packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt stays pliable with a great consistency for a long time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt dries hard and solid, with little flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrinkage approximately 10-13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt polishes up to a stunning gold colour. Just using a stainless steel brush gives a lovely soft golden shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eOnce fired, Art Clay Bronze is an alloy of 90% Copper and 10% Tin. In the clay stage 90% is copper\/tin and the remaining 10% is binder and water.\u003cp\u003eShrinkage: Approx.10%-13% in length\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize: 50g (2 individually wrapped 25g pieces)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs usual, you want to keep base metal and silver tools separate to avoid the clays contaminating each other. It is best to use separate tools, otherwise ensure they are cleaned carefully before swapping clays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you get any oxide on the piece after firing, this can be removed with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/safety-pickling-compound\/\"\u003epickling solution\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not bend the fired piece with unreasonable pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage and usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease use the product as soon as possible after opening the original product package. Art Clay Bronze will naturally start oxidising once exposed to air. If you get a dark surface coating, scrape off the dark layer before using the clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo store, wrap in several layers of plastic wrap tightly, and then place in a zip-up type plastic bag, or an air tight container. Rubber bands may discolour the clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the clay at a moderate to cool room temperature and out of sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase metal clays and bronze can cause allergic reactions in some people, wash your hands well after using the product. If you know you have a sensitivity to Bronze, consult with your doctor before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer's firing recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eArt Clay Bronze must be fired in activated carbon using a programmable electric kiln. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut approximately 2cm of coconut shell activated carbon on the bottom of a metal container. Place the piece on the carbon and add carbon, approximately 2cm over the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the box in the cold kiln, heat up to 820°C using a slow ramp. 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