Advantages of Metal Clay over Traditional Metal Work

•    Easily accessible means for hobbyist to create pieces, and for the professional too.
•    Reproducing and creating simple and complex textures is far simpler, quicker, and efficient.
•    The speed and ease with which a piece can be created.
•    Wide variety of applications including enamelling, glass, and ceramics.
•    Efficient means of creating hollow beads.
•    Inexpensive start up - most tools can be found around the home without the investment in pricy metal working tools.
•    Lower density metal means a lighter product, particularly beneficial for earrings.



Disadvantages of Metal Clay over Traditional Metal Work

•    More expensive then equivalent amount of sheet, wire or casting materials.
•    Fine silver is softer than sterling silver.
•    Fine silver is not as strong as sterling silver.
•    Chain-making is more efficient.



But why choose one over the other when you can combine the techniques from both and take your craft to new levels?

•    Use sterling silver where strength is necessary.
•    Use metal clay for texture.
•    Create custom beads for beading projects.


Where does your imagination take you?