Heigh Ho Silver

Most knitters have an appreciation for all sorts of handcrafts - so I thought I'd take a knitting breather to show you a new craft I learned over weekend. I took a class at Beadworks on working with Precious Metal Clay (PMC). This is a silver pendant (with my initials) and a crown (for my goddess-ness) I made with PMC. It starts out like polymer clay that you can easily shape and imprint with stamps - and then you file it, fire it and polish it - and wow - how cool is that? I also made a bracelet - with small charms. I have to say that compared to knitting someone a scarf which can take a few days at best,

PMC could deliver a

high personal gift/value/time ratio that can't be beat.

Of course, just like with knitting, I am not sure I'll ever be able to give something away - but isn't it the thought that counts?

PMC is also a great way to add a bit of sparkle to a sweater with a custom silver decoration. How great would it be to put someone's initials on a button or scarf pin? Now that you know MY initials, feel free to experiment!

Comments

[scribblesnbits]

I've always been interested in trying PMC, but I figured I'd get into it and be frustrated. Good to know that it can turn out such lovely results!!!!

[Marcia]

Love your pieces! I have been salivating over PMC for years, but can't rationalize the cost of the kiln. Now, someone clever could buy one and then charge people to use it.....

[Carolyn Mae]

Your piece is so pretty! You just learned this? Think of how good you can get since it already looks pretty. I've not heard of PMC before. I'll have to do a Google search.

[Jennifer]

I love PMC! Beautiful pieces.

[Chris]

Coolness!