Silver 950 and 960 Video Tutorials and Information

On this page you’ll find information and video tutorials about the hybrid metal clay mixes which includes silver 950 and 960 blends. 

PMC Sterling Clay was launched in 2011. Many people are using the so-called 960 blend of half PMC Sterling, half fine silver metal clay (PMC3, PMC Flex or Art Clay Silver). This makes a strong clay that can be fired on an open shelf in the kiln. In June 2016, Bill Struve introduced his own blend of clay called EZ960 through Cool Tools. Art Clay 950 was launched in September 2016. PMC One Fire Sterling which doesn’t require carbon to fire was launched in September 2016. This clay was rebranded as PMC 950 Sterling in November 2018. The PMC brand was discontinued in early 2023.

Silver 950 and 960 blends of metal clay are a great addition to the metal clay choices you have.

Content checked October 2023. Links open in a new window.

Celie Fago – Mixing PMC Sterling and PMC3 to make 960 Clay

Great little video showing how easy it is to mix PMC Sterling with PMC3 to make the new alloy silver 960 which can be fired in a kiln on the open shelf – no carbon!

Cool Tools – Making 960 Clay

Nothing beats the strength and shine of sterling silver, but sometimes, the firing schedules for PMC Sterling can be somewhat difficult. Combining PMC3 and PMC Sterling results in a new clay type that offers the best of both worlds. In this tool demo, learn how making PMC silver 960 is the perfect solution for strength and simple firing.

EZ960™ Adjustable Bezel Ring by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley, Metal Clay Artist and Instructor from Connecticut visited Cool Tools to create this “How to” video. She shows how to create this beautiful adjustable ring using EZ960 Sterling Silver Metal Clay. This is the first and only sterling silver metal clay that comes right out of the package ready to form, fire and finish with no two part mixing and no carbon required.

EZ960™ Sterling Clay Introduction by Bill Struve

Bill Struve, inventor of EZ960 talks about his invention and the properties of EZ960 Sterling. This is the first and only sterling silver metal clay that comes right out of the package ready to form, fire and finish with no two part mixing and no carbon required.

EZ960™ Sterling Mens Ring

Lisel Crowley, Metal Clay Artist and Instructor from Connecticut visited Cool Tools to create this “How to” video. Make this handsome mens ring using EZ960 Sterling Silver Metal Clay, vinyl textures and an embeddable bezel cup. This is the first and only sterling silver metal clay that comes right out of the package ready to form, fire and finish with no two part mixing and no carbon required.

Jewel Stamp Pendant 2 Ways by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley, Metal Clay Artist and Instructor from Connecticut visited Cool Tools to create two different pendants using the same Cool Tools Jewel Stamp and EZ960™ Sterling Metal Clay. Jewel Stamps are crystal clear, 3 dimensional designer images made for creating in jewelry clays of all kinds. Impress beautifully designed, laser sharp images in metal clay, polymer clay, porcelain, and other soft clays.

Syringe Techniques by Lisel Crowley

Lisel Crowley, Artist and instructor demonstrates multiple uses for the tips that are included with EZ960® Sterling Silver Paste in syringe form. She includes repairing clay, decorating earrings and creating a pair of earrings using only syringe.