[Jewelry making - Article 00285] - Re: [Orchid] Article: Minimal Metalsmithing

[Helen Hill]

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Hello all,

    Although I'm a beginner metalsmith and have never used PMC, I have
    to agree with Elaine that it is not fair to berate its use without
    either trying it or looking at some of the beautiful pieces that
    some artists create from the medium. Elaine is obviously extremely
    knowledgeable when it comes to PMC and has quoted a density equal to
    that of casting fine silver. I have looked at some of the work on the
    internet and have been amazed at the beauty of a lot of PMC art and
    as she says, it could be mistaken for cast silver. Now obviously
    there are some people who are good at casting and those who are poor
    at casting, so porosity will vary enormously. The same can be said
    for those who use PMC. There is some wonderful art out there from
    people who are clearly very talented and there will be some poor
    quality stuff made by beginners. 

    I only began making sterling silver jewellery about 3 or 4 months
    ago. I use sterling silver and gemstones. I fabricate by cutting,
    bending, soldering, and finishing etc. You should see some of the
    rubbish I was making at first, but you would never look at it and
    say "sterling silver is rubbish for making jewellery"!!! 

    It is my intention to buy some PMC and have a go at it with my two
    teenage daughters, one of whom I have already taught to solder and
    who is very good at design, so I'm confident that at least she will
    come up with something wearable. 

Helen
UK
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