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The Next Bronze Age

Description: Welcome to the next step in the evolution of metal clay: BRONZclay™! BRONZclay provides an incredible artistic range. And, because it’s bronze, it’s so affordable, it can be used to sculpt large pieces and create specialized tools—it can even be thrown on a potter’s wheel to shape bronze hollowware. Available in generous 100- and 200-gram blocks, BRONZclay allows the artist to experiment with how far (and big!) designs can go.

BRONZclay can be pinched, rolled, sculpted, and manipulated. In its dried state, it’s still highly flexible and easy to carve—an ideal canvas for applying details and finishing touches prior
to firing. When fired in a kiln (See below), the binder vaporizes, leaving a solid, pure bronze object that can be sawn, shaped, drilled, sanded, patinaed or soldered using traditional jewelry tools and techniques. This exciting medium offers a new world of possibilities for jewelry-makers, artists and sculptors.

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Bronze Clay 100 grams

BRONZclay 100 grams - Just as precious metal PMC does, new base-metal clay, BRONZclay provides a incredible artistic range. And, because it is bronze, it is also so economical that you can use it for large pieces--even sculptures--very affordably!
Like its precious-metal counterparts, BRONZclay can be pinched, rolled, sculptured, cut or manipulated any way you like. Then fire it and the binder burns away leaving a solid, pure bronze object. Create jewelry, jewelry components, or custom-crafted specialized tools. You can even practice new techniques or design ideas using BRONZclay, then apply your new skills to precious metals.
PLEASE NOTE: BRONZclay must be embedded in activated carbon in sealed vessel during firing. Carbon and container are sold separately.

Here is a Mezuzah made of BRONZclay and hand polished with fine polishing pads. it was fired in Coconut Charcoal at 500F per hour to 1550F and held for 3 hours. Shrinkage was around 30% !

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Bronze Clay 200 grams

BRONZclay 200 grams - Just as precious metal PMC does, new base-metal clay, BRONZclay provides a incredible artistic range. And, because it is bronze, it is also so economical that you can use it for large pieces--even sculptures--very affordably!
Like its precious-metal counterparts, BRONZclay can be pinched, rolled, sculptured, cut or manipulated any way you like. Then fire it and the binder burns away leaving a solid, pure bronze object. Create jewelry, jewelry components, or custom-crafted specialized tools. You can even practice new techniques or design ideas using BRONZclay, then apply your new skills to precious metals.
PLEASE NOTE: BRONZclay must be embedded in activated carbon in sealed vessel during firing. Carbon and container are sold separately.

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BRONZclay Kit, Charcoal, Vessel & Clay

BRONZclay Kit Everything you need to get started (except the kiln) You can use any kiln that can be programmed or you need a pyrometer. You can customize the kit and add more items.
BRONZclay-KIT Click the photo above to see a larger photo!

List Price: $36.00 per EACH

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Copperclay 100 Grams

COPPRclay 100 grams Available now
Just as precious metal clay does, new base-metal clay, COPPRclay provides a incredible artistic range. And, because it is copper, it is also so economical that you can use it for large pieces--even sculptures--very affordably!

Like its precious-metal counterparts, COPPRclay can be pinched, rolled, sculptured, cut or manipulated any way you like. Then fire it and the binder burns away leaving a solid, pure bronze object. Create jewelry, jewelry components, or custom-crafted specialized tools. You can even practice new techniques or design ideas using COPPRclay, then apply your new skills to precious metals.

copper clay bug original sculpture by Kim Higgins Download our free COPPRclay guide.

PLEASE NOTE: COPPRclay must be embedded in activated coconut carbon in sealed vessel during firing. Carbon and container are sold separately.

List Price: $19.98 Qty: 100 grams of COPPRclay

COPPRclay 200 Grams Of Copper Clay

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Description

COPPRclay 200 grams - Just as precious metal clay does, new base-metal clay, BronzClay provides a incredible artistic range. And, because it is copper, it is also so economical that you can use it for large pieces--even sculptures--very affordably!

Download our free COPPRclay guide.
COPPRclay Koi by Brant Palley
BRONZclay & COPPRclay 200-gram packages Pricing

Like its precious-metal counterparts, COPPRclay 200 can be pinched, rolled, sculptured, cut or manipulated any way you like. Then fire it and the binder burns away leaving a solid, pure bronze object. Create jewelry, jewelry components, or custom-crafted specialized tools. You can even practice new techniques or design ideas using BronzClay, then apply your new skills to precious metals.
PLEASE NOTE: COPPRclay 200 must be embedded in activated coconut carbon in sealed vessel during firing. Carbon and container are sold separately.

COPPRClay Kit, Charcoal, Vessel & Clay

COPPRClay Kit Small Kit- Everything you need to get started (except the kiln) You can use any kiln that can be programmed or you need a pyrometer. This is the smallest kit, only what you need to get going!, contains the small vessel, enough charcoal for 50+ firings and 100 grams of COPPRclay.
Click the photo above to see a larger photo! Kit can be customized!

Download our free COPPRclay guide.

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Bronze Round Wire, Dead Soft 20 gauge

BRONZWIRE
Description: Bronze wire is ideal for use with new BronzClay™ designs and offers an exciting new option for a wide variety of wire-wrapping designs. Can be embedded in the design and fired.
Specification: 20 gauge .032"/0.8mm dia. 80 ft./lb.
Although this wire is dead soft, it tends to be stiffer than dead-soft wires of the same gauge in other metals

List Price: $0.59 per Foot 12"

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Carbon, Coal-based acid-washed 2 lb bag

Activated CARBON 2 lbs -- Coal-based, acid-washed carbon produces a colorful range of patinas, used in sealed Firing Container for BRONZclay.
1.5 lbs is enough to fill the large container all the way to the top. If you don't let air get to the carbon until it is cool, you can re-use it many times.
To prepare the carbon for use, place it inside the container, cover with the lid and fire for 30 minutes at 1550 degrees F. Coal -based, acid-washed carbon creates a color patina on pieces as they're fired. Coconut shell-based carbon preserves the natural color of your pieces.

List Price: $6.66 per Box 2 lbs

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Carbon, Coal-based acid washed 5 lb bag

Activated CARBON 5 lbs -- Coal-based, acid-washed carbon produces a colorful range of patinas, used in sealed Firing Container for BRONZclay.
1.5 lbs is enough to fill the large container all the way to the top. If you dont let air get to the carbon until it is cool, you can re-use it many times.

List Price: $16.65 per 5lb Box or Bag

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Carbon Coconut Shell-Based 2 Lbs

COCONUT SHELL-BASED CARBON 2 lbs -- Coconut based activated carbon produces a natural terra-cotta bronze color used in sealed Firing Container for BRONZclay.
1.5 lbs is enough to fill the large container all the way to the top. If you dont let air get to the carbon until it is cool, you can re-use it many times.
To prepare the carbon for use, place it inside the container, cover with the lid and fire for 30 minutes at 1550 degrees F. Coal -based, acid-washed carbon creates a color patina on pieces as they're fired. Coconut shell-based carbon preserves the natural color of your pieces.

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Carbon Cocount Shell-Based 5lbs

COCONUT SHELL-BASED CARBON 5 lbs -- Coconut based activated carbon produces a natural terra-cotta bronze color used in sealed Firing Container for BRONZclay.
1.5 lbs is enough to fill the large container all the way to the top. If you dont let air get to the carbon until it is cool, you can re-use it many times.

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Firing Vessel for BRONZclay 2 piece 4"

BRONZclay TWO PIECE VESSEL -- Two piece firing VESSEL 18/8 stainless steel.
BRONZclay must be fired in a firing sink, embedded in activated carbon. This two-piece stainless steel firing sink includes a 7" x 6.5" x 4" H container and lid.

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Firing Vessel for BRONZclay 2 pc 2.5"

BRONZclay TWO PIECE VESSEL -- Two piece firing Vessel. BRONZclay must be fired in a firing vessel, embedded in activated carbon. This two-piece 18/8 stainless steel firing sink includes a 7"x 4" x2.5" H container and lid.

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Firing BRONZclay

You will need to dry your BRONZclay™ piece thoroughly before firing to prevent moisture in the clay from expanding and creating defects during firing.

To dry the piece, gently place it on a warming surface such as a coffee mug warmer or a vegetable dehydrator.

When dry, the clay will be leather-hard, making it flexible and amenable to finishing touches such as filing, drilling, sanding and carving. After firing, this work is more time-consuming, so take advantage of this pre-fired stage to do as much of your detailed finishing work as possible.

To reduce oxidation, the BRONZclay™ piece(s) must be surrounded by activated carbon during firing. The coconut shell–based carbon produces a natural bronze (terra cotta) color; the coal-based, acid-washed carbon produces a colorful range of patinas.

To Fire BRONZclay™:

1) Spread 1" of activated carbon granules on the bottom of a stainless steel firing pan

2) Place the piece on top of the layer; if firing two or more pieces, leave at least 1/2" between pieces; leave more if the pieces are larger.

Note: Most kilns are cooler in the front near the door, so the front of your firing pan will be cooler than the back

and sides. Compensate for this by placing pieces closer to the sides and back of the firing container. If you’re using a top-loading kiln, there’s no need to adjust.

3) Pour more activated carbon granules on top of the piece until the container is full, making sure there is at least a 1/2" layer of granules on top of the piece. If you are firing several pieces in layers, make sure there is at least 1/2" of space between the vertical layers as well.

4) Cover the firing pan with its lid and place it in the kiln on stilts to allow good heat circulation.

Warning! The firing pan will be extremely hot; do not touch! Allow the pan to cool completely before removing the lid. We recommend wearing heat-resistant gloves welding gloves while removing the firing pan.

5) The firing pan should be allowed to cool completely before removing it from the kiln; however, if you need to use your kiln again right away, you can move the pan to a heat-resistant surface (e.g.: a soldering pad or ceramic tile) and allow it to cool there.

6) Once the firing pan and carbon have cooled, remove the BRONZclay™ pieces from the carbon bed and place them on a heat-resistant surface to finish cooling. You can re-use the activated carbon until you notice it starting to break down (broken grains and a sooty appearance). Note: If there are no stones embedded in the piece, it can be quenched in water.

3300 Girard NE Albuquerque NM 87107

1-800-781-2529

The Next Bronze Age