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Kinds of PMC

PMC Standard, the original PMC, is a much larger lump of clay than PMC+ or PMC3 as it has more binder additives. It is soft and buttery to work with. It fires to .999 fine silver and shrinks 29%. This shrinkage allows the artist to work larger than the final size, thus allowing ultra fine details.


This version, called "PMC +" is made of a differently shaped metal particle and contains less binder. The shrinkage rate is 12-15%. PMC+ offers three distinct firing options, two of them at lower temperatures than the original. Objects made of PMC+ can go from clay to metal in as little as 10 minutes.



PMC3, the third member of the family, is as dense as PMC+, fires as fast, but does all this at remarkably low temperatures. Three distinct firing options provide a range that makes this especially useful for co-firing glass, findings and some stones.

Available in all forms

Clay

This is the most commonly used form of PMC. A fast firing material, this clay fuses in as little as ten minutes in a kiln. Shrinkage is only 8-10%. You can shape it just like ceramic clay, using simple hand tools or even your fingers
 
Syringe

This form of PMC+ & PMC3 allows the user to extrude PMC+ & PMC3 in a string-like shape. Syringe form is slightly more liquid than clay form but not as moist as paste. Syringe form is useful either to decorate items made with other forms or to create objects such as filigree. The syringe come loaded with PMC+ & PMC3 and includes one tip that can be trimmed to allow different gauge extrusion. Other tips are also available.
 
Paste

This is a very versatile form of PMC+ & PMC 3. You can use it to coat actual organic objects like leaves to create an exact image of the original. This material is wonderful for making hollow forms, where paste can be built up on an organic form. In each instance, the organic form will burn off during firing, leaving the PMC object in the image of the original form.
 
Sheet

This is the newest form of PMC+. It comes as a thin sheet of clay. This form contains no water, so it will remain pliable for extended periods (weeks) after package it opened. You can fold the sheet like paper to form origami, cut it with decorative scissors or punch it using a creative craft punch.