PMC vs. Silver clay or art clay

Jewelry Discussion
1

PMC and silver clay or art clay??? Are they the same thing? The art
clay however fires at a lower temperature. Would appreciate replies
to clear the doubts.

Thanks Hema

2 
PMC and silver clay or art clay??? Are they the same thing? The art
clay however fires at a lower temperature. Would appreciate replies
to clear the doubts.

hi hema,

pmc is a brand name, & art clay is a competitor brand name. they’re
both metal clay. both have low-fire versions (art clay 650 & pmc3).

hth,
jessica

3

Yes, basically the same thing . . .but, like the VCR and BETA
recorders, there are different Manufacturers. Silver Clay is the
generic name for both PMC and ART CLAY.

Each of the Manufacturers offer a variety of clays that fire at
lower or higher temperatures.

4

Precious Metal Clay and Art Clay Silver are made by two different
companies, both in Japan. Both have a variety of products which
fire at different temperatures. Both have a “low fire” type of
clay. For PMC it is called PMC3 and can be fired at 1110 F. For
ACS it is Low Fire type and fires at 650 C.

Elaine
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Metalsmith, Certified PMC Instructor
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