Full review of new EZ960(tm) Sterling Silver Clay including enameling results.  New class in California!

June 2016 Newsletter (Part 2)
 

Sorry to hit you with two newsletters this June, but it's been a busy month.  I just got back from CoolTools.us in WI where I filmed several new free tutorial videos and technique demos. We're editing right now, but you'll be seeing the new videos in my newsletters over the coming months.  

I've been beta testing a new clay shipping out in July, and I wanted to give you the low down on that.  Plus, I've opened up a new class in California.   Read on for more info!
Basse Taille Pendant
Basse Taille Enamel
on Silver Clay
Santa Ana, CA
August 6-7, 2016

Join Art Clay Master Instructor Pam East for Enameling on Art Clay Silver! Enamel is richly colored glass that has been chemically formulated to create a permanent bond with metals.  This class will focus on Basse Taille technique, where a textured surface is clearly visible below the enamel.  

IMPORTANT:
Registration for this class will open on July 5 at 10:00AM PST / 1PM EST.   

There are only seven spaces available and based on interest levels, we expect the class to fill up fast!   We recommend going to the registration page bookmarking it.   
EZ960(tm) Review

For the last month or so I've been testing a new clay invented by Bill Struve of Metal Adventures and distributed by Cool Tools.   

Introducing EZ960(tm) Sterling Silver Clay.   

EZ960(tm) is 96% Silver, 4% Copper.  This is a lower copper content than traditional sterling, which is 7.5% copper.  The advantage of the lower copper content is it does not require a carbon firing. It can be fired on an open shelf without any fire scale issues. The small addition of copper greatly increases the strength and hardness of the finished product making it perfect for items that take a lot of abuse, such as hinges, rings and bracelets. 

I made several projects while putting it through its paces, including a bracelet, hinged swing box, a ring, and of course, enameled pendants.  
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