Types of Clay

Function

Firing Temperature

PMC +

PMC + is great for beginners who have not used PMC Clay before. It is less sticky compared to PMC 3 therefore easier to handle when shaping. It is a better Clay for Molding as well as it doesn’t stick to the mold. We carry 6g & 18g. 45g and 90g can be ordered from Japan though us.

900 C ------ 10mins
850 C ------ 20mins
800 C ------ 30mins

PMC 3

PMC 3 is an improved type of clay compared to PMC +. It fires at a lower temperature and is more sticky. We carry 6.3g, 9g, 16g and 25g. 50g can be ordered from Japan.

700 C ------ 10mins
650 C ------ 20mins
600 C ------ 30mins

PMC 3 Syringe

PMC Syringe is great for creating hole work or adding design to a plain piece. Use it like cake icing. With different size of nozzle to create patterns on a base made of PMC Clay or Cork Clay. Which can be fired off, leaving it hollow. We carry Syringe without nozzles and Syringe with nozzles enclosed (Hole size:)

700 C ------ 10mins
650 C ------ 20mins
600 C ------ 30mins

PMC 3 Paste

PMC Paste has a higher water content, making it more creamy. It is usually used as glue to stick two piece of clay together or to fix holes. Once open, they clay will slowly dry. Just add water and mix well to use. You can also add the residues after filing from other PMC 3 piece and add some water to the paste for a longer livelihood.

700 C ------ 10mins
650 C ------ 20mins
600 C ------ 30mins

PMC Sheet

PMC Sheet is made from PMC 3. It's a dry thin sheet of clay that can be folded, cut and weaved or used as a bezel.

700 C ------ 10mins
650 C ------ 20mins
600 C ------ 30mins

PMC Flex

PMC Flex is a slow-dry type clay made from PMC 3. It is the ideal type for sculpturing or shaping for more complex design. This will take about 30 minutes to fully dry. We carry 5b and 15g.

700 C ------ 10mins
650 C ------ 20mins
600 C ------ 30mins

PMC Sterling

PMC Sterling is 92.5% silver with 7.5% copper which is stronger than any 99.9% silver. It is usually used to make thinner designss that needs more strength. Some have tried mixing 92.5% and 99.9% Silver Clay, creating 96.0% Silver Clay. It is the strongest and purest form. We do not carry this product but we can help order from Japan.

Refer to the instructions enclosed

PMC Mesh

PMC Mesh is fired 99.9% silver in mesh form. It is usually used for creating flower petals, wings or other designs. However, it have to be wrapped around clay to be able to keep it's shape. Please keep note of the shrinkage difference between a fired mesh and unfired Silver Clay.