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The RingCores come in a selection of width, sizes, and designs, which all come in silver, bronze, and copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThe ring can be safely fired (just like our other embeddable findings) with your bronze clay designs. Your bronze metal clay will sinter fully with the ring surface.  The ring size will stay consistent throughout the design, firing and finishing processes (without you having to calculate shrinkage and make allowances for it), and the smoothly finished interior of the ring will need almost no finishing - leaving you free to just focus on the creative design of your ring, which is of course the fun part which we all enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThe raised shoulders (approx. 0.7mm high) create a channel ideal for building up clay, and the textured surface within the channel (4.5mm wide) offers a terrific grip for adding metal clay embellishments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eTOP TIPS FOR USING RING CORES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe higher volume of clay you build up, the more shrinkage there will be, the less clay in a particular area - the less shrinkage there will be.  However, having an area where the clay is too thin - could result in cracking when the clay pulls apart\/shrinks, as there is not enough clay particles left to bond after the water and organic binder has burnt away, on top of a surface that has no give (the ring core).  So you are safer building the piece up more - and ensuring there aren't areas of very thin\/unsupported clay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you build up the clay and begin wrapping pieces around the core, try to ensure that what you are doing is carefully placing the pieces\/layers on and not pulling and stretching them onto the core - as this will already put tension on the clay before the shrinkage happens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt would be advisable to purchase something like the '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/paste-maker-by-sherri-haab\/\"\u003epaste maker\u003c\/a\u003e' solution we sell, and mix some of this up in a pot with a small amount of clay and then apply a good layer of this to your ring core, then allow it to dry, before you start.  This will help with bonding and help with shrinkage allowance when building up onto your ring core.  A surface of dried paste is also a better, more gripping surface to start working onto - as opposed to the shiny, slightly 'slippy' ring core as it comes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This bronze component is raw and will patina naturally over time; to maintain the desired colour, please lacquer raw bronze components.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eRing size: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUK: N - N 1\/2*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUS: 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInside diameter 17.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* There isn't always a direct conversion between US - UK ring sizes. If in doubt, go by the inside diameter measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eFabrication Method: Cast \u003cbr\u003e Band\/shank width: 6.0mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThis design also comes in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ring-core-6mm-channel-silver\/\"\u003esilver\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ring-core-6mm-wide-channel-copper-uk-size-n-1-2\/\"\u003ecopper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JWMetals ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58320716497231,"sku":"120-9250547","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/92505410__24246.1517478482.800.800.jpg?v=1785147551"},{"product_id":"ring-core-6mm-wide-channel-bronze-uk-size-t","title":"Ring Core 6mm wide - Channel - Bronze - UK Size T","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eMade with bronze, these brilliant RingCores™ are excellent for giving you professional looking consistently sized rings! The RingCores come in a selection of width, sizes, and designs, which all come in silver, bronze, and copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThe ring can be safely fired (just like our other embeddable findings) with your bronze clay designs. Your bronze metal clay will sinter fully with the ring surface.  The ring size will stay consistent throughout the design, firing and finishing processes (without you having to calculate shrinkage and make allowances for it), and the smoothly finished interior of the ring will need almost no finishing - leaving you free to just focus on the creative design of your ring, which is of course the fun part which we all enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThe raised shoulders (approx. 0.7mm high) create a channel ideal for building up clay, and the textured surface within the channel (4.5mm wide) offers a terrific grip for adding metal clay embellishments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff9900;\"\u003eTOP TIPS FOR USING RING CORES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe higher volume of clay you build up, the more shrinkage there will be, the less clay in a particular area - the less shrinkage there will be.  However, having an area where the clay is too thin - could result in cracking when the clay pulls apart\/shrinks, as there is not enough clay particles left to bond after the water and organic binder has burnt away, on top of a surface that has no give (the ring core).  So you are safer building the piece up more - and ensuring there aren't areas of very thin\/unsupported clay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you build up the clay and begin wrapping pieces around the core, try to ensure that what you are doing is carefully placing the pieces\/layers on and not pulling and stretching them onto the core - as this will already put tension on the clay before the shrinkage happens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt would be advisable to purchase something like the '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/paste-maker-by-sherri-haab\/\"\u003epaste maker\u003c\/a\u003e' solution we sell, and mix some of this up in a pot with a small amount of clay and then apply a good layer of this to your ring core, then allow it to dry, before you start.  This will help with bonding and help with shrinkage allowance when building up onto your ring core.  A surface of dried paste is also a better, more gripping surface to start working onto - as opposed to the shiny, slightly 'slippy' ring core as it comes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis bronze component is raw and will patina naturally over time; to maintain the desired colour, please lacquer raw bronze components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRing size: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUK: T - T 1\/2*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUS: 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInside diameter 19.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* There isn't always a direct conversion between US - UK ring sizes. If in doubt, go by the inside diameter measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eFabrication Method: Cast \u003cbr\u003e Band\/shank width: 6.0mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThis design also comes in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ring-core-6mm-wide-channel-silver-uk-size-t-1-2\/\"\u003esilver\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ring-core-6mm-wide-channel-copper-uk-size-t-1-2\/\"\u003ecopper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JWMetals ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58320716562767,"sku":"120-92505410","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/92505410__18905.1517478453.800.800.jpg?v=1785147553"},{"product_id":"ring-core-8mm-wide-channel-bronze-uk-size-n","title":"Ring Core 8mm wide - Channel - Bronze - UK Size N","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eMade with bronze, these brilliant RingCores™ are excellent for giving you professional looking consistently sized rings! The RingCores come in a selection of width, sizes, and designs, which all come in silver, bronze, and copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThe ring can be safely fired (just like our other embeddable findings) with your bronze clay designs. Your bronze metal clay will sinter fully with the ring surface.  The ring size will stay consistent throughout the design, firing and finishing processes (without you having to calculate shrinkage and make allowances for it), and the smoothly finished interior of the ring will need almost no finishing - leaving you free to just focus on the creative design of your ring, which is of course the fun part which we all enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThe raised shoulders (approx. 0.7mm high) create a channel ideal for building up clay, and the textured surface within the channel (6.3mm wide) offers a terrific grip for adding metal clay embellishments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eTOP TIPS FOR USING RING CORES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe higher volume of clay you build up, the more shrinkage there will be, the less clay in a particular area - the less shrinkage there will be.  However, having an area where the clay is too thin - could result in cracking when the clay pulls apart\/shrinks, as there is not enough clay particles left to bond after the water and organic binder has burnt away, on top of a surface that has no give (the ring core).  So you are safer building the piece up more - and ensuring there aren't areas of very thin\/unsupported clay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you build up the clay and begin wrapping pieces around the core, try to ensure that what you are doing is carefully placing the pieces\/layers on and not pulling and stretching them onto the core - as this will already put tension on the clay before the shrinkage happens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt would be advisable to purchase something like the '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/paste-maker-by-sherri-haab\/\"\u003epaste maker\u003c\/a\u003e' solution we sell, and mix some of this up in a pot with a small amount of clay and then apply a good layer of this to your ring core, then allow it to dry, before you start.  This will help with bonding and help with shrinkage allowance when building up onto your ring core.  A surface of dried paste is also a better, more gripping surface to start working onto - as opposed to the shiny, slightly 'slippy' ring core as it comes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This bronze component is raw and will patina naturally over time; to maintain the desired colour, please lacquer raw bronze components.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRing size: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUK: N - N 1\/2*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUS: 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInside diameter 17.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* There isn't always a direct conversion between US - UK ring sizes. If in doubt, go by the inside diameter measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eFabrication Method: Cast \u003cbr\u003e Band\/shank width: 8.0mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThis design also comes in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ring-core-8mm-wide-channel-silver-uk-size-n-1-2\/\"\u003esilver\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ring-core-8mm-wide-channel-copper-uk-size-n-1-2\/\"\u003ecopper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JWMetals ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58320727376207,"sku":"120-9250697","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/Bronze-8mm__30360.1517478695.800.800.jpg?v=1785147560"},{"product_id":"ring-core-8mm-wide-channel-bronze-uk-size-p","title":"Ring Core 8mm wide - Channel - Bronze  - UK Size P","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eMade with bronze, these brilliant RingCores™ are excellent for giving you professional looking consistently sized rings! The RingCores come in a selection of width, sizes, and designs, which all come in silver, bronze, and copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThe ring can be safely fired (just like our other embeddable findings) with your bronze clay designs. Your bronze metal clay will sinter fully with the ring surface.  The ring size will stay consistent throughout the design, firing and finishing processes (without you having to calculate shrinkage and make allowances for it), and the smoothly finished interior of the ring will need almost no finishing - leaving you free to just focus on the creative design of your ring, which is of course the fun part which we all enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThe raised shoulders (approx. 0.7mm high) create a channel ideal for building up clay, and the textured surface within the channel (6.3mm wide) offers a terrific grip for adding metal clay embellishments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900; font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP TIPS FOR USING RING CORES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe higher volume of clay you build up, the more shrinkage there will be, the less clay in a particular area - the less shrinkage there will be.  However, having an area where the clay is too thin - could result in cracking when the clay pulls apart\/shrinks, as there is not enough clay particles left to bond after the water and organic binder has burnt away, on top of a surface that has no give (the ring core).  So you are safer building the piece up more - and ensuring there aren't areas of very thin\/unsupported clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you build up the clay and begin wrapping pieces around the core, try to ensure that what you are doing is carefully placing the pieces\/layers on and not pulling and stretching them onto the core - as this will already put tension on the clay before the shrinkage happens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt would be advisable to purchase something like the '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/paste-maker-by-sherri-haab\/\"\u003epaste maker\u003c\/a\u003e' solution we sell, and mix some of this up in a pot with a small amount of clay and then apply a good layer of this to your ring core, then allow it to dry, before you start.  This will help with bonding and help with shrinkage allowance when building up onto your ring core.  A surface of dried paste is also a better, more gripping surface to start working onto - as opposed to the shiny, slightly 'slippy' ring core as it comes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This bronze component is raw and will patina naturally over time; to maintain the desired colour, please lacquer raw bronze components.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRing size: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUK: P - P 1\/2*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUS: 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInside diameter 18.1mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* There isn't always a direct conversion between US - UK ring sizes. If in doubt, go by the inside diameter measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eFabrication Method: Cast \u003cbr\u003e Band\/shank width: 8.0mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThis design also comes in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ring-core-8mm-wide-channel-silver-uk-size-p-1-2\/\"\u003esilver\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ring-core-8mm-wide-channel-copper-uk-size-p-1-2\/\"\u003ecopper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JWMetals ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58320727441743,"sku":"120-9250698","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/Bronze-8mm__78727.1517478666.800.800.jpg?v=1785147561"},{"product_id":"ring-core-8mm-wide-channel-bronze-uk-size-t","title":"Ring Core 8mm wide - Channel - Bronze - UK Size T","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eMade with bronze, these brilliant RingCores™ are excellent for giving you professional looking consistently sized rings! The RingCores come in a selection of width, sizes, and designs, which all come in silver, bronze, and copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThe ring can be safely fired (just like our other embeddable findings) with your bronze clay designs. Your bronze metal clay will sinter fully with the ring surface.  The ring size will stay consistent throughout the design, firing and finishing processes (without you having to calculate shrinkage and make allowances for it), and the smoothly finished interior of the ring will need almost no finishing - leaving you free to just focus on the creative design of your ring, which is of course the fun part which we all enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThe raised shoulders (approx. 0.7mm high) create a channel ideal for building up clay, and the textured surface within the channel (6.3mm wide) offers a terrific grip for adding metal clay embellishments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eTOP TIPS FOR USING RING CORES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe higher volume of clay you build up, the more shrinkage there will be, the less clay in a particular area - the less shrinkage there will be.  However, having an area where the clay is too thin - could result in cracking when the clay pulls apart\/shrinks, as there is not enough clay particles left to bond after the water and organic binder has burnt away, on top of a surface that has no give (the ring core).  So you are safer building the piece up more - and ensuring there aren't areas of very thin\/unsupported clay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you build up the clay and begin wrapping pieces around the core, try to ensure that what you are doing is carefully placing the pieces\/layers on and not pulling and stretching them onto the core - as this will already put tension on the clay before the shrinkage happens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt would be advisable to purchase something like the '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/paste-maker-by-sherri-haab\/\"\u003epaste maker\u003c\/a\u003e' solution we sell, and mix some of this up in a pot with a small amount of clay and then apply a good layer of this to your ring core, then allow it to dry, before you start.  This will help with bonding and help with shrinkage allowance when building up onto your ring core.  A surface of dried paste is also a better, more gripping surface to start working onto - as opposed to the shiny, slightly 'slippy' ring core as it comes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This bronze component is raw and will patina naturally over time; to maintain the desired colour, please lacquer raw bronze components.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRing size: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUK: T - T 1\/2*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUS: 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInside diameter 19.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* There isn't always a direct conversion between US - UK ring sizes. If in doubt, go by the inside diameter measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eFabrication Method: Cast \u003cbr\u003eBand\/shank width: 8.0mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThis design also comes in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ring-core-8mm-wide-channel-silver-uk-size-t-1-2\/\"\u003esilver\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ring-core-8mm-wide-channel-copper-uk-size-t-1-2\/\"\u003ecopper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JWMetals ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58320730751311,"sku":"120-92506910","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/Bronze-8mm__76334.1517478638.800.800.jpg?v=1785147562"},{"product_id":"ring-core-7-7mm-wide-smooth-bronze-uk-size-n","title":"Ring Core 7.7mm wide - Smooth - Bronze - UK Size N","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMade with bronze, these brilliant RingCores™ are excellent for giving you professional looking consistently sized rings! The RingCores come in a selection of width, sizes, and designs, which all come in silver, bronze, and copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThe ring can be safely fired (just like our other embeddable findings) with your bronze clay designs. Your bronze metal clay will sinter fully with the ring surface.  The ring size will stay consistent throughout the design, firing and finishing processes (without you having to calculate shrinkage and make allowances for it), and the smoothly finished interior of the ring will need almost no finishing - leaving you free to just focus on the creative design of your ring, which is of course the fun part which we all enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eWith this ring core you can use the plain, smooth surface to add metal clay embellishments or to stamp, carve or engrave into the ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eTOP TIPS FOR USING RING CORES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe higher volume of clay you build up, the more shrinkage there will be, the less clay in a particular area - the less shrinkage there will be.  However, having an area where the clay is too thin - could result in cracking when the clay pulls apart\/shrinks, as there is not enough clay particles left to bond after the water and organic binder has burnt away, on top of a surface that has no give (the ring core).  So you are safer building the piece up more - and ensuring there aren't areas of very thin\/unsupported clay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you build up the clay and begin wrapping pieces around the core, try to ensure that what you are doing is carefully placing the pieces\/layers on and not pulling and stretching them onto the core - as this will already put tension on the clay before the shrinkage happens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt would be advisable to purchase something like the '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/paste-maker-by-sherri-haab\/\"\u003epaste maker\u003c\/a\u003e' solution we sell, and mix some of this up in a pot with a small amount of clay and then apply a good layer of this to your ring core, then allow it to dry, before you start.  This will help with bonding and help with shrinkage allowance when building up onto your ring core.  A surface of dried paste is also a better, more gripping surface to start working onto - as opposed to the shiny, slightly 'slippy' ring core as it comes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This bronze component is raw and will patina naturally over time; to maintain the desired colour, please lacquer raw bronze components.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRing size: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUK: N - N 1\/2*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUS: 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInside diameter 17.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eFabrication Method: Cast \u003cbr\u003e Band\/shank width: 7.7mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;\"\u003eThis design also comes in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ring-core-7-7mm-wide-smooth-silver-uk-size-n-1-2\/\"\u003esilver\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ring-core-7-7mm-wide-smooth-copper-uk-size-n-1-2\/\"\u003ecopper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JWMetals ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58320738517327,"sku":"120-9250637","price":5.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/9250637__03772.1517478974.800.800.jpg?v=1785147569"},{"product_id":"ring-core-7-7mm-wide-smooth-bronze-uk-size-t","title":"Ring Core 7.7mm wide - Smooth - Bronze - UK Size T","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva; font-size: small;\"\u003eMade with bronze, these brilliant RingCores™ are excellent for giving you professional looking consistently sized rings! The RingCores come in a selection of width, sizes, and designs, which all come in silver, bronze, and copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe ring can be safely fired (just like our other embeddable findings) with your bronze clay designs. Your bronze metal clay will sinter fully with the ring surface.  The ring size will stay consistent thro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eughout the design, firing and finishing processes (without you having to calculate shrinkage and make allowances for it), and the smoothly finished interior of the ring will need almost no finishing - leaving you free to just focus on the creative design of your ring, which is of course the fun part which we all enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva; font-size: small;\"\u003eWith this ring core you can use the plain, smooth surface to add metal clay embellishments or to stamp, carve or engrave into the ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP TIPS FOR USING RING CORES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe higher volume of clay you build up, the more shrinkage there will be, the less clay in a particular area - the less shrinkage there will be.  However, having an area where the clay is too thin - could result in cracking when the clay pulls apart\/shrinks, as there is not enough clay particles left to bond after the water and organic binder has burnt away, on top of a surface that has no give (the ring core).  So you are safer building the piece up more - and ensuring there aren't areas of very thin\/unsupported clay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you build up the clay and begin wrapping pieces around the core, try to ensure that what you are doing is carefully placing the pieces\/layers on and not pulling and stretching them onto the core - as this will already put tension on the clay before the shrinkage happens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt would be advisable to purchase something like the '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/paste-maker-by-sherri-haab\/\"\u003epaste maker\u003c\/a\u003e' solution we sell, and mix some of this up in a pot with a small amount of clay and then apply a good layer of this to your ring core, then allow it to dry, before you start.  This will help with bonding and help with shrinkage allowance when building up onto your ring core.  A surface of dried paste is also a better, more gripping surface to start working onto - as opposed to the shiny, slightly 'slippy' ring core as it comes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This bronze component is raw and will patina naturally over time; to maintain the desired colour, please lacquer raw bronze components.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRing size: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUK: T - T 1\/2*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUS: 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInside diameter 19.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* There isn't always a direct conversion between US - UK ring sizes. If in doubt, go by the inside diameter measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva; font-size: small;\"\u003eFabrication Method: Cast \u003cbr\u003e Band\/shank width: 7.7mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva; font-size: small;\"\u003eThis design also comes in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ring-core-7-7mm-wide-smooth-silver-uk-size-t-1-2\/\"\u003esilver\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ring-core-7-7mm-wide-smooth-copper-uk-size-t-1-2\/\"\u003ecopper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JWMetals ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58320739729743,"sku":"120-92506310","price":5.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/9250637__80239.1517478932.800.800.jpg?v=1785147570"},{"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? 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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). 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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":"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. 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