[Jewelry making - Article 00525] - Re: [Orchid] Article: Minimal Metalsmithing

[Aimee Domash]

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    Well said Kerry!!! I have worked with PMC...and silver and gold and
    plastic, resin, concrete, and chiffon. My point??? The craftmanship
    of the final product is what we all are striving for... isn't it!!!
    A good craftsman will "know" what material to use!!!!!! If metal
    clay is not the right product, a different product should be used.
    As mentioned by another Orchidian, Gordon, Cece, and Celie are all
    excellent PMC artists that know their medium well!!! I was surprised
    and saddened to hear of Nanz's dismissal from Art Jewelry. I did not
    think her comments were rude or offensive in any way, shape or form.
    Perhaps I was a little surprised of her opinion, however I do not
    think it warrants TERMINATION!!!!!!! I am glad she said what she
    did. It did get the board to talk about the pro's and con's of PMC.
    I think the "talking" is a good thing. Get all this out in the
    open...opinions and all, so we can all move forward!!! Who knows
    maybe a few metalsmiths will actually try working with PMC. I can
    tell you one thing... it does take me longer to finish and polish
    PMC than it does Argentium silver...and there is a skill to it. Not
    as easy as it looks folks...try it!!!! I did hammer a synclastic
    cuff using PMC3 last year and it turned out wonderful....don't you
    think??? 

    http://www.salmonrockstudio.com (Top middle picture) 

    Lose the "tudes"...time will tell if PMC will hold. Until then,
    practice your craft well!!! 

Regards,
Aimee Domash:-)

 
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