Why Fired Silver Looks Like Chalk

Silver Metal Clay -- Fine or Sterling

White, matte, and rough. That’s how a silver-metal-clay piece looks after it is fired, either in a kiln or with a torch. Why is that? Kris explains why this is, which has to do with light reflection. She explains the purpose of brass brushing.

Then she talks about some tools and processes that further compress surface silver to bring out a shine as more light is reflected. These include hammering (versus annealing), tumbling, burnishing, and polishing. She talks too about soldering, giving you a solid tip on how best to solder silver-metal-clay pieces.

This course consists of one video (6:40).


Your Instructor


Kris Kramer
Kris Kramer

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.

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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.

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