Chart: Guidelines for firing gemstones in metal clay jewelry
When you're using gemstones in your metal clay jewelry, be careful which
stones you use. Many gemstones may be damaged if you fire them in a
kiln or with a torch when you're sintering your metal clay. Use this
chart of natural and lab-grown gemstones to see which stones are safe to
use in metal clay designs.
by Mardel Rein
Published:
May 21, 2010
When you're using gemstones in your metal clay jewelry, be careful which stones you use. Many gemstones may be damaged if you fire them in a kiln or with a torch when you're sintering your metal clay. Use this chart of natural and lab-grown gemstones to see which stones are safe to use in metal clay designs.
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