I love PMC!
Today I took a beginners PMC course with fantastic tutor Di Osman. I had so much fun and I don’t think I’ve ever been so pleased with something in such a short amount of time.
The best thing about taking a course (as opposed to experimenting at home) is that I gained the confidence (and had the resources in front of me) to try more unusual techniques; for example dipping the finished piece in liver of sulphur to get a marvellous effect (in the top left pieces in the picture)
We found out the effect varies depending on how warm the water you add the sulphur to is. As I used it later on; the water had cooled quite a bit and gave this almost golden effect. If used in warmer water the effect is a bluey purple one.
Who would have thought you could get a chunk of silver by moulding clay, baking it for 3 minutes with a hand held torch and polishing it off!
Finding materials and stamps to get certain effects will be my new quest. In the class we used rubber stamps, pastry cutters, leaves and leather to get fantastic results. Little tubes can be used to cut holes or make patterns like on my star.
PMC is expensive but I made all this with still some left over out of a 30g pack with costs around £30. I’m sure I have enough left for at least another pair of earrings or a pendant. That works out at £6 per set and considering your end result is a chunk of 99.9% silver I think it’s fantastic value for money.
Best of all we all achieved these sort of results just on our first day and there is so much more to learn. We don’t need to invest in lots of equipment, just a small blow torch (very cheap) and some files, cutters (also dead cheap) You can find textures outside such as leaves, pebbles, bark, stone etc…
I would definitely recommend having a go with PMC!
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These look fab! I have just ordered myself a starter kit of pmc cant wait for it to arrive. I think i will look for a course too… Im just going to take a look at your tutorials now for some ideas
thanks for sharing!!
March 29th, 2009 at 8:43 pmI loved this post. It was so interesting. I will come back for sure. Im gonna bookmark it. thanks
May 26th, 2009 at 6:38 amThese are fantastic, I absolutely love them. Gives me the go ahead I needed to do a course on a similar thing. Thanks and look forward to future posts.
July 15th, 2009 at 2:45 pmInstead of liver of sulphur, you can put your silver items into a sealed plastic tub along with a warm hard-boiled egg (cut in half). Leave for a while, and the silver gets a fantastic aged effect.
Enjoying your blog!
July 15th, 2009 at 10:05 pmhey kate, looks fab and very pleased for you opening up a shop. i hope it’s going well, please let us know. pmc is definitely something I am going to try out but right now i’m recommencing my earring making with beads after a very long break from it. all the best, Kirsten xx
August 16th, 2009 at 4:57 pmBeautiful pieces, would love to be able to do such pretty pieces.
August 28th, 2009 at 3:57 pmThey are lovely peices. I really like the butterflys dipped in liver of Sulphur. I am definately wanting to have a go. x
September 22nd, 2009 at 9:31 pmYes that looks great, but 99.9% silver is very soft, the jewellery will be worn off quite quickly, that is what stopping me to use PMC.
October 2nd, 2009 at 10:59 amAttending seminars are really valuable because you can learn a lot if you can personally observe how they do it. I attended several craft-related seminars and I can say that I learned faster compared from reading the craft books that I have. Sometimes, you can even learn an entire book by attending simply attending a whole day seminar.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:59 pmRealy nice result!
December 2nd, 2009 at 9:43 pmBeautiful. You have a real talent, these are absolutely gorgeous pieces.
December 9th, 2009 at 6:38 pmYou are very talented and your end products are a credit to you.
December 20th, 2009 at 11:15 amKeep up the good work and I’m sure we will see more beautiful results to come.
These pieces are fantastic and demonstrate real talent.
January 3rd, 2010 at 5:44 pmLovely pieces.Many of these look like they have been inspired by vintage jewellery
January 13th, 2010 at 6:26 pmHi Katie
I have a question about the site but can’t find a contacts page. Any chance you could drop me a line so we can talk further?
Thanks!
Tom
January 21st, 2010 at 4:32 pmAh! I know precious metal clay is fantastic! I was also hooked from the first time I tried it. Your pieces in the picture are very cute too
Well done!
February 10th, 2010 at 12:34 pmI agree PMC is great, so many avenues to explore.
February 25th, 2010 at 6:40 pmThat is really good news I was so unsure about going down the whole PMC route but now I will definitely give it a whirl.
Thanks for helping me to make up my mind!
March 22nd, 2010 at 5:11 pmI did an Art Clay course which was the same thing but a different brand. I have now used both with good results but find the art clay slightly cheaper to buy.
I have made myself lots of nice little pieces.
March 22nd, 2010 at 7:02 pmWow, the wonders of PMC. I like the pieces, they are elegant and a must have. You have helped many make up their minds on PMC, I tell you!
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:57 pmHow fantastic if metal clay – I mix amonia with my LOS for lovely iridescent effects.
March 29th, 2010 at 11:54 amGreat contemporary jewellery. Love the dipped in sulphur effect – looks fab.
April 16th, 2010 at 10:29 pmWaW It look so nice I’m going to try it
May 5th, 2010 at 4:35 pmDo you know http://www.vendome1699.com?
It is a private site which sells Luxury Jewellery manufactured in very small series and only sold via private sales.
May 25th, 2010 at 11:23 amTo join the club “Vendome 1699” you have to be registered on the web site.
After acceptance of your registration,you will have the privilege to discover in preview creations of the brand and will receive invitations to V.I.P private sales in European Capital cities.
We also love unique jewellery at affordable prices, and your pieces would go down a treat with our customers. There’s nothing better than a nice bespoke piece of jewellery to get those fashion taste buds flowing!!
June 12th, 2010 at 3:25 pmKate..thanks for sharing such valuable information on jewellery..Do comment on fashion jewellery
June 25th, 2010 at 10:56 amButterflies and stars are always popular! We love the way these pieces have a real rustic and vintage charm. – Great!
July 7th, 2010 at 6:27 pmI really like the work you have here why not continue with your blog it really is a great peace of work you have.
August 5th, 2010 at 3:41 pmVery nice pieces. I love them. This blog is very nice. Hope you post more interesting topics.
August 12th, 2010 at 12:30 amNice post. It is very interesting. You should post more blogs like this one.
August 18th, 2010 at 9:45 amBeautiful pieces, would love to sell such item on my jewellery website
August 18th, 2010 at 5:56 pmWhat a beautiful pendants. I love the heartshape.
August 26th, 2010 at 12:20 pmgreat post,beautiful pieces,they look very vintage,thanks again
September 16th, 2010 at 3:33 pmLook fantastic, love the butterflies. Never knew different temperature of water could have such an impact on metal color. Keep us posted on your next course, cant wait to see how the technique progresses.
September 18th, 2010 at 9:08 pmgreat article..with valued info.. thanks
September 29th, 2010 at 10:10 amI love these designs especially the earrings, would love to start a womens jewellery store some day featuring stuff like this.
October 12th, 2010 at 4:34 amGreat jewellery, the star looks fantastic!!
October 29th, 2010 at 3:15 pmI just had to comment to say that these are fantastic and elegant designs.
November 1st, 2010 at 12:53 amNot bad for beginner!The designs look qute professional, good shaped and tastefully patterned.The oxydised parts have interesting colour, not just black.
November 1st, 2010 at 12:37 pmAwesome blog. I’m of the belief that it can be worth it to pay a great deal more money for an item you actually love as compared to placing it on the side. Our life is way too short for that.
November 20th, 2010 at 11:01 pmGreat blog with some really handy info. I love the idea of individual pieces that no one else will have, it makes them so much more special. Awesome ideas for presents especially with Christmas coming up too! Thanks!
November 24th, 2010 at 2:25 amThis certainly is a good idea. Good designs too.
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December 10th, 2010 at 5:29 amSälja guld till Guldpunkten ger dig ett högt guldpris!
Great looking jewellery you have really have a skill.
December 27th, 2010 at 12:51 pmLoving your designs, nice techniques.
January 8th, 2011 at 2:30 pmAwesome to see the kates jewelry. Gorgeous collections. Dazzling piece of work, looks more attractive.
January 27th, 2011 at 11:22 amLoving your designs, nice techniques
morning
April 3rd, 2011 at 6:15 amThese are fantastic, I absolutely love them.
May 6th, 2011 at 6:02 amThe jewelery are looking awesome, I must say that you have a very creative mind and the effort and patience which you have shown during the making of the jewelery is highly appreciative. The pictures are really great. I really wish if I have any of the jewelery for giving my mother for her 50th birthday. Thank you very much Katy for sharing this type of awesome pictures with us. I must visit this page again when I am with my mom.
June 2nd, 2011 at 6:15 amThank you again
These are fantastic, I absolutely love them. Gives me the go ahead I needed to do a course on a similar thing. Thanks and look forward to future posts. Beautiful pieces, would love to be able to do such pretty pieces. I like the pieces, they are elegant and a must have. We also love unique jewellery at affordable prices, and your pieces would go down a treat with our customers. Very nice pieces. I love them. This blog is very nice. Hope you post more interesting topics.
June 3rd, 2011 at 8:52 amI love what you have acheived on the PMC course, where do you get the kits from as I would love to have a go at making such jewellery. You have inspired me.
June 24th, 2011 at 9:48 amFantastic! I was wondering if you’ve ever made any designs out of palladium? I love palladium pendants i’ve purchased quite a few from http://www.avervenus.com and wondered what your feelings on palladium are?
June 25th, 2011 at 6:06 pmNice blog! So many interesting information about jewellery. And u made nice things on ur PMC course!
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August 21st, 2011 at 8:02 pmThanks for shearing it was very helpful about jewellery good job done
September 7th, 2011 at 9:55 ami like the idea of this pmc i was thinking it would be good to use it to make a Bessel for a gem stone as the belly’s a irregular and put the clarws on to trap the gem so it wont get loose
September 8th, 2011 at 8:36 pmI have just launched a store called Megan’s Designz which offers gorgeous unique jewellery, cosmetics and accessories. Our Facebook page is also a haven for fashion and beauty lovers to discuss and share tips! Please visit our website at http://www.megansdesignz.com =)
September 10th, 2011 at 1:34 pmLove all the pieces! I would love to be able to make them!
September 15th, 2011 at 3:28 pmLove the blog, great to see one dedicated to jewellery
September 15th, 2011 at 10:04 pmWhat beautiful pieces of jewellery! Keep up the good work!
David Bell
September 23rd, 2011 at 3:45 pmThis is my first time to see that kind of jewelry that really have a great style but it looks like it is in old fashion. I will definitely tell this to my friends and I am pretty sure that all my friends will love this.
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October 31st, 2011 at 6:29 amFantastic designs,
October 31st, 2011 at 10:14 amYou are very talented and your end products are a credit to you.
November 9th, 2011 at 7:32 pmKeep going!!!!!
I especially love the copper/bronze affect as shown by the butterflies. Well done!
November 10th, 2011 at 9:52 amThese pieces are absolutely gorgeous!
November 17th, 2011 at 9:56 amYou are extremely talented!
November 18th, 2011 at 2:22 amPMC is great – I’ve been using it for years and love it!!
January 11th, 2012 at 10:26 amReally gorgeous pieces
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March 19th, 2012 at 7:29 amGreat blog post.
March 19th, 2012 at 5:15 pmGreat design!
March 19th, 2012 at 5:17 pmThis look so wonderful, I absolutely love your design. By seeing your design I was wondering God has given you something very special. Great Work.God Bless you.
April 20th, 2012 at 11:03 amSome lovely work:) Great designs
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:52 amThanks for taking this opportunity to converse about this, I feel fervently about this and I like learning about this subject. Please, as you gain facts, please update this blog with more information. I have found it extremely useful.
May 8th, 2012 at 6:52 amDid you know that PMC was developed in response to the question of what to do with all the silver particle by products of developing photos??? pretty neat eh?
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May 13th, 2012 at 8:48 pmGorgeous pieces! I’ve just started making jewellery myself but i’m running low on inspiration and I’m struggling to get anywhere. Following your post I think a course could be the answer.
August 9th, 2012 at 10:11 amx
These are great. PMC is the next thing I want to try. I love your butterfly earrings.
August 19th, 2012 at 12:46 amI love these! It’s inspiring me to take class too. I just found your blog today and I love it, I will add you to my favourites! I make jewellery too, I hope we can swap some tips!
November 15th, 2012 at 6:43 pm