[Jewelry making - Article 00318] - [Orchid] Firing PMC with PMC Gold and stones

[Simone]

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Hi There,

    I am new to Orchid but I am working on a bracelet project where I
    have combined PMC3 with PMC gold in layers. I am very confused about
    how to fire it. Read CeCe McWires book and have a firing schedule
    from Rio. 

    According to both I can fire both of them at 1290. But in McWires
    book she recommends firing rings or bracelets at 1650.

    Since they both have the same shrinkage rate, I know they are both
    safe at 1290. But can you overfire PMC3? If I stick it in their and
    fire it for 90 minutes under the gold schedule will it be ok? 

    If anyone has any knowledge about this let me know. 

    Last - it has stones in it - CZ's. Don't think they burn according
    to my tests but always good to know. 

Thanks,
Simone
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