Stainless Steel Net  

Art Clay Silver net for firing on a gas hob.

Firing on a Gas Hob

Firing Art Clay Silver on a gas hob is very easy to do.

You can use an ordinary domestic gas hob - or if you do not have gas, consider purchasing a camping gas stove. The kind shown in the picture is widely available from garden centres in the UK and is ideal for firing Art Clay Silver. You can fire at least 6 pieces at a time and the flat base of the stove makes it safe and stable to use.

Instructions for firing Art Clay Silver on a gas hob:

For pieces up to 30g and no larger than 5 x 3 x 2 cms

Do not use with cork clay core, or with artificial gemstones that are larger than 5mm.

To use an ordinary gas hob, or camping gas stove, lay a stainless steel mesh on the burner and place the fully dried Art Clay Silver pieces on the mesh in a circle where the flames will be strongest. You can cover with a safety mesh for added safety.

Turn the gas burner on full and use a skewer to push the pieces into the areas of the mesh that glow red. When the pieces themselves glow slightly, time them for 5 minutes. Then turn off the gas and allow to cool.