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2010-09-01, 8:01pm
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Precious Metal Clay & Lampwork Beads...
Hi everyone,
I really want to learn how to use PMC. I have a 1000 questions on where and how to start, CAN I use my beads with PMC (butane torch firing, etc) or is that not possible without breaking the bead...
For those that know a lot about PMC, tell me where to start, please? 
Thanks so much! I'm off to do some research on the internet but anxiously await any info y'all!
~Lynn 
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2010-09-01, 9:42pm
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Yes you can ... but I'm not a master of how! I want to say you use overlay paste, but I haven't yet experimented (or taken a class) in how to do it.
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2010-09-02, 5:30pm
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There are a lot of threads in the jewelry section that talk about this. Try a search there and in the metal working room.
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2010-09-02, 7:08pm
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Rocio has a wondrful book on using PMC and beads together. It is "The Art of Beads, Vol 2". You can find it on her web site. www.fineartbyrocio.com.
I have it and I love it. Anita
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2010-09-03, 5:35pm
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I worked PMC before I started torching. And yes, PMC 3 can be wrapped around your bead, fused glass, etc.
However, I've never torch fired. Always kiln fired. So I can't speak to that. Some glass will change colors. Since I let my teacher do my firing (rather than mess with my kiln and outfitting my tumbler) ... all the technicalities are a little beyond me. (exact temps she uses to successfully fire).
I would think torch firing would be prone to uneven heating which could cause cracking or devit from over heating some areas.
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2010-09-03, 9:35pm
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Oh yes ... no torch firing I imagine due to thermal shock issues of the glass!
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