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Tools and Materials:
Copper metal clay (torch fireable)
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Mapp gas torch head
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High temp infrared thermometer
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Candle warmer, to quickly dry the clay
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A smooth work surface, such as:
A plastic mat
A laminate countertop
Teflon sheets
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Common polymer clay supplies:
If you are a polymer clayer, you will already have many of these items on hand.
Polymer clay to practice
Acrylic roller or small rolling pin
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Clay blade
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Craft knife
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Needle tool
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Clay sculpting tools
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Cutters, I used:
Sculpey Mini Geometric set
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Kemper 3/16” set
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Bootlace ferrule set, perfect for cutting tiny holes (check Etsy.com for “tiny round cutters”)
Oval & round templates
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Ball tools
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Texture sheets (the texture I used on the earrings is one I designed called Sandy’s Tangle)
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Silicone molds (many of mine were made with plants from the yard and silicone molding putty)
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Ruler
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Household items:
You may have many of these things already.
If not, they can all be found at either a craft store or the Dollar Store.
Olive oil, for keeping clay from sticking to hands and tools
Small spray bottle of water, for keeping clay hydrated
If you are going to be keeping your clay for any length of time, add 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar per cup of water to prevent mold developing in your clay
Small paint palette with wells for holding olive oil, water, slip and paste
Small airtight storage containers
Small terra-cotta pot (soak in water)
Saucer or plate to put terra-cotta pot on (cannot be unglazed terra-cotta)
Or, you can simply wrap your clay in plastic wrap, (But the terra-cotta “humidifier” seems a bit more convenient to me)
Bit of sponge
Deck of playing cards
Sheet of plain paper, for catching sanding dust
Small paintbrushes
Emery boards
Four in one nail buffing block
Things I got that are useful, but not absolutely necessary
Rubber bench block
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PMC shrinkage ruler
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Heat safe surface, such as an old cookie sheet, found at thrift store
Firing surface such as charcoal block or ceramic fire brick
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Bowl of water for quenching
Cross lock tweezers
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Safety glasses
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Brass brush
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3M polishing papers
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Agate burnisher
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Pro polish pads
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Things I didn’t have that I wish I had:
A mug warmer, for more quickly drying pieces (gonna look in thrift stores)
A kiln! (Saving my pennies to get one someday.)
Videos and Articles on Torch Firing Copper Clay:
Torching Tutorial for PMC Copper Metal Clay
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Torch firing Art Clay Copper Clay
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Prometheus® Copper Clay article
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Copper Clay Success: Tips for Working With, Firing, and Finishing Copper Clay
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