PLUMDINGER STUDIO

LINDA KAYE-MOSES 

lindakm@berkshire.net

 

LIST OF RESOURCES FOR EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Updated May 20, 2023

 

Here is a list of sources that stock similar or identical supplies

and materials useful for working with metal clay. 

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Amazon

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•COLOR SHAPERS:

 https://www.amazon.com/COMIART-Flexible-Sculpture-Silicon-Brushes/dp/B00MRTCP4G/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1535635044&sr=8-6&keywords=color+shaper

 

•EBONY PENCIL: 

https://www.amazon.com/Sanford-Design-Sketching-Pencil-Barrel/dp/B005V65GVG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536750864&sr=8-2&keywords=Sanford+Design+Ebony%2C+jet+black%2C+extra+smooth+pencil 

 

•FINGERNAIL SANDPAPER BOARDS: 

https://amazon.com/Nail-File-Manicure-Pedicure-Sandpaper/dp/B07F32T439/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1535368013&sr=8-2&keywords=sandpaper+for+fingernails

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•FOAM EYE-SHADOW APPLICATOR: 

https://amazon.com/s?k=Mintbon-Plastic-Eyeshadow-Disposable-Applicator%2F&ref=nb_sb_noss

 

•MAGNETIC PIN FINISHER:

There are many listed. I recommend Rio Grande (see below) for this tool, 

but Amazon has a few that will work just fine.

 

•PASTEMAKER:

 https://www.amazon.com/PasteMaker-by-Sherri-Haab/dp/B01GQEELQW

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•PRINTING PLATES (Preferred-SpeedyCarve):

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=speedball+speedy+carve+block+-+3%22+x+4&crid=9VUMBCS9E2OH&sprefix=%2Caps%2C112&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_5_0_recent

 

 •PUMICE STONE, FINE:

https://www.amazon.com/Mohawk-Pumice-Stone-2F-LB/dp/B07V2BGFMH/ref=sr_1_28?keywords=pumice+stone+fine&qid=1637269829&s=home-garden&sr=1-28

 

•TEFLON NONSTICK SHEET:

https://amazon.com/Transfer-Non-Stick-Removable-Washable-Resistant/dp/B076DCBXST/ref=sr_1_4

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•WARMER:

(There are quite a few. Go for one that has several temperatures.)

https://amazon.com/Bellemain-Desktop-Mug-Warmer-Scented/dp/B06X6BZH1Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1535366581&sr=8-4&keywords=mug+warmer

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Art Clay World

•FIBER FIRING PAD:

https://www.artclayworld.com/product-p/d-011.htm

 

•PASTEMAKER: 

https://www.artclayworld.com/product-p/f-315.htm

 

•TEMPLATES: 

https://www.artclayworld.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=templates&search_button.x=0&search_button.y=0

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Clay King

•KILN POSTS:  

http://www.clay-king.com/kilns/kiln_accessories/kiln-posts.html

 

•ALUMINA HYDRATE: 

http://www.clay-king.com/glazes_ceramic_pottery/raw-materials.html/

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Cool Tools            (This company is the best source for all things metal clay)

•FIBER FIRING PAD:

https://www.cooltools.us/Superwool-HT-Fiber-Blanket-p/kln-806.5.htm

 

•GRINDING TIPS:

https://www.cooltools.us/Pink-Quartz-Grinding-Stones-p/drl-818.htm

 

•KILNS:

https://www.cooltools.us/Kilns-s/1745.htm

 

•KILN INFORMATION:

https://www.cooltools.us/How-to-Choose-a-Kiln-for-Your-Jewelry-Studio-s/1433.htm

 

•KILN POST:

https://www.cooltools.us/Kiln-Posts-1-Set-of-4-p/kln-801.htm

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•KILN PAD CERAMIC FIBER:

https://www.cooltools.us/Ceramic-Fiber-Board-6-x6-x-5-p/kln-852.htm

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•KILN PAD, HARD CERAMIC:

https://www.cooltools.us/Kiln-Shelf-Hard-Ceramic-7-x-7-x-5-8-p/kln-853.htm

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•METAL CLAY: 

https://www.cooltools.us/Phoenix-Torch-Fireable-Clay-Pendant-Video-p/ctp-513.htm

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•STENCILS:

https://www.cooltools.us/Enameling-Stencils-s/2809.htm

 

•TEMPLATES: 

https://www.cooltools.us/searchresults.asp?Search=template

 

•TEFLON SHEET:

https://www.cooltools.us/searchresults.asp?Search=teflon

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Contenti

•PASTEMAKER: 

https://contenti.com/pastemaker-for-metal-clay#:~:text=PasteMaker%20is%20the%20ideal%20ready,hard%20or%20bone%20dry%20clay

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Dick Blick

•ART KNIFE: (X-acto):

https://www.dickblick.com/products/x-acto-2-knife/

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•EBONY PENCIL: 

https://www.dickblick.com/products/prismacolor-ebony-pencil/

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•LINO CARVERS:

https://www.dickblick.com/products/speedball-linoleum-cutters/

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•PRINTING BLOCKS:

 https://www.dickblick.com/products/soft-kut-printing-blocks/

                 ➨ Linda prefers:       https://www.dickblick.com/brands/inovart/

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•SCRIBE: 

https://www.dickblick.com/items/40219-1010/

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Foredom

•RADIAL BRISTLE DISCS:

https://www.foredom.net/product/radial-bristle-discs-6-micron-3-000-grit-peach-9-16-6-pk/

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Gingerline Supply

• PASTEMAKER

https://www.gingerlinesupply.com/products/pastemaker

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Lee Valley

•VERITAS HONING COMPOUND 

(for sharpening linoleum cutter blades):

https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/sharpening/compounds-and-pastes/32984-veritas-honing-compound?item=05M0801

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metalclays.com

•CLAY/COLOUR SHAPERS:      http://www.metalclays.com/clay-shaper-firm-assortedpack-of-5-2    

• WARMER:                                 http://www.metalclays.com/hot-plate-white-circle

•KILN GLOVES:                          http://www.metalclays.com/kiln-safety-gloves-1

•ROLLER:                                    http://www.metalclays.com/metal-clay-roller

•NEEDLE TOOL:                         http://www.metalclays.com/pro-needle-tool

•NONSTICK TEFLON SHEET:  http://www.metalclays.com/metal-clay-non-stick-sheet-4in-x-6in

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Nasco Arts and Crafts 

•EBONY BLACK PENCIL:

https://www.enasco.com/p/PrismaColor-Ebony-Black-Drawing-Pencil%2B9701055?searchText=ebony+black

 

•PRINTING PLATE:

https://www.enasco.com/p/9728677

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•LINO CARVERS:

https://www.enasco.com/p/Speedball-Lino-Cutter-Assortment-No-1%2B9701402?searchText=lino+carvers

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Paragon Kiln

•DIGITALLY CONTROLLED KILN:

 https://shop.paragonweb.com/product/0221131b00/

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Rio Grande 

•CERAMIC KILN SHELF KIT:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/pmc-kiln-ceramic-shelf-kit/703080

 

  ➤ NOTE: I include this here, because if you’re ordering from Rio, it’s a convenient way to order kiln shelves and posts. However, I prefer to use Solderite Boards for firing my metal clay. This kit of shelves that Rio sells are heavy ceramic, and though more durable than Solderite (also sold by Rio), are not necessary if you’re just going to be firing a single shelf at a time. You can purchase the 1/2” kiln posts, that come with this kit, through pottery suppliers (see Amazon and Clay King, this list).

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 •CLAY/COLOUR SHAPERS:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/clay-shapers/111449

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 •DIAMOND BURS:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/diamond-bur-set-120-grit/346063

  

 •FIBERGLASS BRUSH:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/fine-fiberglass-brush/350026 

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•FINE SILVER GRANULES:   

 https://www.riogrande.com/product/999-fine-silver-granules-5-grams/100380gp

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 •KATE WOLF CARVING TOOLS: 

https://www.riogrande.com/product/wolf-wax-tool-set-styles-7-12-fine/700352

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•KILN:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/rio-pmc-kiln-with-nine-program-controller/703117

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 •KILN PAD:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/Solderite-Pad-Hard-6-x-6-x-12/502063

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•LIVER OF SULFUR:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/midas-liver-of-sulfur-8-oz/331030

 

•MAGNETIC PIN FINISHER:

There are many models. I’ve listed two here. The first is the one I’ve been using for many years.

     https://www.riogrande.com/product/model-100-magnetic-pin-finisher/202201    

https://www.riogrande.com/product/raytech-cmf-300-magnetic-finisher/202189

 

•WARMER:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/small-warming-and-drying-plate/111753

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•OPTIVISOR:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/Donegan-OptiVISOR-with-2X-Lens/113206 

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 •PASTEMAKER:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/pastemaker-slip-making-solution-30ml/111498

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•3-M POLISHING PAPERS:

https://www.riogrande.com/search-page/?q=Tri%3DM-Ite&tab=products

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•3-M RADIAL BRISTLE DISCS:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/3m-radial-bristle-disc-master-kit/332595 

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 •SANDING BOARD:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/Hermes-400-Grit-Sanding-Board/337457

 

•STONE BITS FOR FLEXSHAFT:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/advantedge-pink-aluminum-oxide-point-cylinder-head/332562

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http://www.riogrande.com/Product/AdvantEdge-White-Arkansas-Point/332567

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 •SUNSHINE CLOTH:

 https://www.riogrande.com/product/sunshine-cloth-single-pack/337039

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•THICKNESS GAUGES:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/color-quick-thickness-guide-set/111569

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•TWEEZERS:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/blue-heron-stainless-precision-pattern-tweezers/115012

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Scientific Alloys Corp.

•FINE SILVER GRANULES:

Contact Person: Christopher Pian; Phone: (973) 478-8323; email: Cpian@scientificalloyscorp.com

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Staples 

•SHEET PROTECTORS:

https://www.staples.com/Staples-Standard-Sheet-Protectors-100-Pack/product_40713

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