Download Tutorials for using Stones with Metal Clay
This page has links to documents for you to download. You'll find information, tutorials and project guides about adding stones to PMC and Art Clay and stone setting in metal clay.
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Art Jewelry Magazine - Opal Glossary
Find out all the terms used about Opals in this useful Opal glossary article.
Attaching and Setting Stones to Art Clay
Useful tutorial from Art Clay World
Chart showing gemstone characteristics
Includes information about how to fire them with Art Clay - from Art Clay World
Gemstones in Metal Clay
Great article by Mardel Rein for Cool Tools. It includes information about firing gemstones in carbon for bronze and copper clay.
Kiln tests of stones
List of the results from Kevin Whitmore's experiments in firing gemstones. Useful resource for teachers.
Firing gemstones and natural stones
Good information from Art Clay World
Firing test information for gemstones used with Art Clay
Great resource from Art Clay World
