Silver Clay - 50gm - New Formula

Love this clay and at the best price! Shipping takes a little longer but is well worth the wait! Very little shrinkage and can be torch fired so you don't have to use a kiln. I save up my Amazon points and the price is even better!

I am an independent jewelry designer/maker who does commission work for private clients, most of whom are looking for something original and one-of-a-kind unique. Although I also work with sheet metals in gold and fine silver, ArtClay Silver allows me to really stretch the limits of my designs while still being able to provide a piece of jewelry made of an exceptionally pure quality silver (.999Fine). It also allows me to treat the earth kindly as ArtClay is made of 100% purely recycled silver (the other guy, PMC, can't claim that high a percentage of recycle in their product, unless they have changed their philosophy over the last few years). Since 2002, I have used both types of precious metal clays from the two largest companies and I can say that ArtClay, for me, is the better product and it has a much better pricetag! In my experience, PMC made by Mitsubishi Co. dries out faster, doesn't torch fire as well (both do approx. the same in a kiln) as ArtClay and is too high priced when set next to ArtClay. I've also had PMC, unlike the ArtClay, occasionally shrink a good deal more than advertised which can ruin a design at critical points. I've also had several packages of PMC ruined when the binder turned black after opening and could not be burned out.. it also could not be eaten off with acid nor would any other method remove the black patches throughout the silver after firing. I had to toss it out because I didn't know what it was.. some kind of bacteria carried in the binder? Or a chemical that reacted to the air/heat/cool.. the possibilities were endless and not one technical expert could figure the problem out, so: Tossed! This vendor was a quick ship, priced well below 50gr of PMC and I am about to reorder so..

This stuff is crazy! It really works. Finicky to use and get the hang of, but can yield some very cool results. Had no problems purchasing this product here instead of the art clay website

Over the course of the last year or so I've purchased both "PMC" brand silver clay and this brand, "Art Clay Silver," they're very similar products and realistically they're both very good quality with minimal differences, but at the end of the day my personal preference is for Art Clay Silver, here are some of the differences I've noticed: PMC3 has a gummier, denser texture than Art Clay, which I actually like about it, Art Clay has a slightly thinner, more grainy texture, Art Clay is more like Play-Doh while PMC is more like soft polymer clay. They both dry at around the same speed. The texture of the raw material does not seem to have any impact on the surface texture of the final product. PMC3 and Art Clay Silver will torch-fire the exact same way, I keep mine at a "peachy glow" for about 3 minutes and it always comes out solid. In my experience, the PMC warped slightly more than the Art Clay if I started with a flat piece. The warp wasn't drastic but it was noticeable. PMC3 shrinks noticeably more than Art Clay. I press my silver clay into a silicone mold to get several identical pieces, and the PMC pieces are visibly smaller than the same piece in Art Clay, I'd say about 10% smaller. This isn't necessarily a disadvantage for everyone, just keep it in mind when you're working with it. Overall, I would use either product, but I buy Art Clay Silver, mostly because I prefer less shrinkage. If you are freehand sculpting you might find that you prefer the texture of one over the other, but you're not going to end up with a bad product either way.

Excellent product and price.

Nice. Daughter likes it. Very expensive.

This PMC works great and costs $1 less or more per gram than leading brands. Will buy again!

I've found Art Clay Silver to be incredibly easy and enjoyable to work with. Its versatility gives me the freedom to experiment with a wide range of textures and shapes, and I love how easily I can transfer my own drawings onto the silver to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces. It's also perfect for setting stones, which adds another level of creativity to my designs. Firing is flexible too—I typically use a kiln (Kim) for larger or more detailed pieces, but it’s also great to know that it can be fired with just a handheld torch when needed. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced jewelry artist, Art Clay Silver offers the flexibility and creative potential to bring your ideas to life.