Joining & Adhering Metal Clay
How to Join Metal Clay pieces of the same metal so they adhere forever; i.e., no breakage!
What’s the difference between joining and adhering? In Kris' mind or as she intends it in this course, joining means to put two pieces of wet or dry clay together and adhering implies doing this in such a way as they remain together.
The single most common “oh-oh” of newbie Metal-Clayers is this, "I joined my two pieces and when I brass-brushed my piece it broke.” Or "The piece I added came off." If this has happened or is happening to you, then this course might be just the ticket.
There are three construction phases where the cause of breakage might be found. In other words, there are three ways to join metal pieces.
- Wet-to-wet construction
- Wet-to-dry construction
- Dry-to-dry construction
The bottom line in any one of these three is the binder in the clay must be activated; i.e., active. What activates the binder? H2O, aqua, water. And time. This course is on what joining clay pieces looks like, sounds like, and feels like. Here is a course on how to never experience a breakage again (assuming your pieces are otherwise well built) and how to join pieces of metal clay so they adhere for all time.
This course consists of one 12:18 minute video.
NOTE: This course covers joining and adhering metal clay of similar metal. For example, PMC3 to PMC3 or PMC3 and 960 silver clays. And copper metal clay to copper metal clay. Or bronze to bronze. This course does not cover joining say, Gold metal clay to silver metal clay. This course does not cover joining fired metal to fired metal. There is another course on that called Joining Fired, Metal-Clay Pieces.
Your Instructor
Kris designs and makes fine and sterling silver, minuscule sculptures, pendants, earrings, charms, and rings. Her work features landscapes, wildlife, and tracks. Her main medium is precious metal clay.
Kris is a PMC Certification Instructor certified by PMC Connection (not longer in existence) and Rio-Rewards Certified by RioGrande.
In 2012 Kris “passed with distinction the certification review” by the Montana Arts Council, signaling that she has developed a sustainable business in art. The additional honor of distinction was awarded based on a demonstrated depth of understanding of her art and the development of a strong brand suited for her specific business niche.
Kris is currently teaching, maintaining her silver business, and working on submissions to the Metal Clay Masters Registry. She achieved Level 1 in 2017, Level 2 in 2018, and is listed as a Master in Masters Registry.