Earthenware glaze firing temperature

There are currently two brand names you'll find metal clay manufactured by—Precious Metal Clay and Art Clay.

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When purchasing metal clay from either brand, you'll find it comes with temperature and firing instructions. Depending on the type of metal clay you have, from original silver metal clay to copper metal clay, there are a number of options for firing it.

This may include anything from a kiln to a simple hand-held torch. Here are some general guidelines for some of the types of equipment you can use for firing metal clay.

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Kiln

All types of metal clay can be fired in a kiln. As long as the kiln can ramp up to the required temperature (as high as 1650 degrees F/900 degrees C) and can hold that temperature for anywhere from 10 minutes to 4 hours, it can be used for firing metal clay.

Check the clay manufacturer's time/temperature requirements to determine how high and how long it must be fired. The main issue with using a kiln, however, is that you want to make sure the temperature gauge is accurate and the length of time the temperature is held

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