[Jewelry making - Article 00316] - Re: [Orchid] PMC in general

[Catherine Ondrey]

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    Is PMC economically reasonable?  I've never used it - but mainly
    because when I look at the small amount included in a package - I can
    see how much further the same amount in silver sheet will get me. 
    Isn't PMC mainly focused towards those that don't have - and don't
    want - any silversmithing experience?  I figured out how much it
    would cost me to make a clasp in PMC versus using sterling silver and
    I think the PMC would have cost me about $30, where the sterling cost
    me about $3.  I also have a friend who was making rings out of PMC
    but has now said she won't make any more because they are too soft
    and bend and lose their form and shape after wearing them. 

    I don't have anything against PMC  - but I can't see using it
    because of the cost.  I see it more as a way for those without
    metalsmithing experience and torches to be able to make things that
    would be hand-fabricated using sterling silver.  Without sounding
    negative, I put it in the same class as polymer clay.. don't flame me
    please... I have seen some wonderful PMC pieces, but it's not the
    same as hand-fabricating out of raw metals. 

    One problem I have with PMC is that I have seen some of it sold as
    "sterling silver" and I think that is incorrect. 

Catherine

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