[Jewelry making - Article 00211] - Re: [Orchid] Article: Minimal Metalsmithing

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    Nan - Metal Clay has come a long way since the original formulation.
    Although I have to agree with your comments about its' usability in
    production jewelry, it is a very viable medium in fabricated
    jewelry. It can be soldered, filed, and altered in any way that fine
    silver can be altered. However, it has the ability to be formed in
    clay state, and altered in that state much easier than altering
    sintered metal. I am a traditional metalsmith and love working with
    my torches and hammers. But I am also a metal clay artist and work
    within that medium also. I think that you are entitled to your
    opinion, but that your opinion is based on outdated information. And
    I strongly suggest that you try working with the newer formulations
    under the direction of a qualified instructor such as Celie Fago, Tim
    McCreight, or Gordon Uyehara (there are others who would be equally
    qualified) and then post again. I believe that your expressed
    opinion would change. 

BBR - Sandi, Beadin' Up A Storm
http://www.beadstorm.com
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