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Intro to PMC Silver - with Michelle Arsenault

  • Bead Soup 8600 Foundry Street Savage, MD, 20763 United States (map)

Have you been wanting to learn about Silver Clay? 

  a fabulously creative material developed in the early 1990’s in Japan.  PMC consists of microscopic particles of pure silver powder and a water-soluble, non-toxic, organic binder that burns off during firing.  

Friday June 27th from 4pm - 6pm

Intro to PMC Silver - As cute as a Birdie in a nest!

 you will learn the basics of PMC in this introductory class, including; how to form, texture, cut, dry, then return to pick up -

Students will hear about both kiln and torch firing the clay. When fired, the organic compound is burned off, leaving 99.9% fine silver. 

Nothing to Buy Before Class! and No Experience Needed!!

Use of all hand and studio tools as well as the materials used to make the project, included in the class price.

lots of shapes/ designs and character molds to choose from 

Class fee $85

(limit of 8 people per class)
* All classes need to be paid in full at the time of registration. There are no refunds or transfers for any in-store classes unless the instructor cancels the class and is unable to reschedule

Beginner Silver Clay in June 2025
$85.00

Happy start to the Hot, Humid, Hazy Summer Days!
are you at the need for - inside, cool comfort -
stage in the season?
well this could be the class for you, especially if you have been "meaning to join us" to discover what precious metal clay is all about.
Precious Metal Clay is created from silver particles reclaimed from old electronics, fine silver that can be manipulated to all ends of the imagination! 
This class could be a nice little treat for you. It is also a fun summertime new craft to share with a friend. 
Create a darling pair of earrings, small pendant, a charm or two ... 
You will be introduced to molds and textures used and how to roll and cut them out. Then with simple joining - create an elegant piece of silver jewelry - so easy - to surprise yourself and amaze friends!
Join us Friday evening, June 27th from 4 - 6pm. 


Silver artist, Michelle Arsenault will help you create your own fine silver adornment with Precious Metal Clay. Michelle will walk you through the entire process of transforming reclaimed silver clay (PMC) into a beautiful solid silver piece of jewelry. Beginners are most definitely welcome! Bring a friend (or two) and spend the evening being creative and having just so much fun! (You will come back to pick up the finished fired and polished pieces from Bead Soup.)


Class fee $85

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Making Textured Silver Clay Beads with Michelle Arsenault