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Artist’s Concrete from Create Recklessly & Beadsmith!

While concrete may seem an unlikely material for jewelry, this specially formulated powder creates a final product that is lighter than stone, resin, metal clay or metal. It’s easy to use: just add water and it sets in minutes, cures in about an hour. Artist’s Concrete is versatile and strong: pour it, mold it, tint …

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NEW ImpressArt Products at Cool Tools!

SHOP NOW! Ergo-Angle Metal Stamping Hammer – Ergo-Angle™ handle provides ideal positioning for clean, even impressions. Check out these features: * One pound head provides optimal weight for deep impressions * Short handle design features multiple holding options for maximum control and comfort * Brass head provides a soft striking surface eliminating double impressions Simple …

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New Video!

Create Large Bead Caps by Valerie Bealle Valerie Bealle, Metal Clay Artist and Instructor from Long Island, New York visited the Cool Tools studio to demonstrate how to create cylinder bead caps and end caps using PMC Flex. Watch the video below as Valerie uses the natural shrinkage rate of metal clay to her advantage …

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New Video!

Gold Plating Technique by Valerie Bealle Valerie Bealle, Metal Clay Artist and Instructor from Long Island, New York visited the Cool Tools studio to demonstrate how to add 24K gold plating to fine silver. In this video Valerie accents a pendant that was created using PMC Flex and one of our popular antique molds. WATCH …

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