Day: May 26, 2022

Crafters who excel in polymer clay are naturals for metal clay.  They will be able to work with many of the same tools to work the clay. The difference is polymer clay is baked at low temperatures while metal clay has to be fired by torch or in a kiln.

Metal clay is a mix of metal and a binder. The latter has to be burned off, resulting in the pure metal.  Torch firing is the least expensive burning off method as it only requires a torch rather than a kiln.  Small pieces of jewelry can be torch fired but larger pieces will require a kiln. 

Timing and watching the glow of the piece being torched is key to success. Not only does the binder have to be burned off but the sintering process

• The FIA wants to enforce its jewelry ban, citing safety concerns.

• Some believe the rule is targeted at Lewis Hamilton, who typically drives with earrings and a nose stud.

• Hamilton refuses to comply with the rule and will likely face fines to start.

Lewis Hamilton is still refusing to remove all of his jewelry for the Monaco Grand Prix, and now the FIA must decide if this is where they want to draw a line in the sand over safety issues.

Before the Miami Grand Prix, Formula One’s governing body announced it would start enforcing its ban on jewelry during races, calling the accessories a safety hazard. Some felt the move targeted Lewis Hamilton, who has worn earrings and a nose stud throughout his career.

Hamilton said there are “at least two” that he can’t remove, including the