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<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\nEase\/availability<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium ease, special and expensive tools (kiln) necessary.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nChallenging to learn. Experience and special tools (Delft clay, rings, high-fire propane torch) required.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nEasy and available. Propane torch is the most expensive tool required. A butane torch will do for smaller pieces.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nPrecision<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery high. Virtually every detail possible. Every shape can be made. Easy to add texture.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium to high. Much depends on the quality of the prototype, the mold and casting process itself. Not every shape can be cast!<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nQuite low. Surface defects (pitting) possible owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nQuick result<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nLengthy processing of many steps. However the end result can be seen and corrected at an early stage (dry clay before firing). Processing after firing is mainly limited to polishing and soldering. Filing is rarely needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium length step-by-step procedure: making the prototype, making the mold with the prototype, casting. Owing to incomplete casting further processing\/ shaping may be required.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nThe result is quick and adjustable in process. However processing afterwards (shaping, cutting, \u00a0sawing, soldering, filing, polishing) may be more time consuming than fusing itself.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nMaterial use<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nSpecial and quite expensive material required. Completely recyclable before firing. To recycle after firing other techniques needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nGreat way to recycle old precious metals and \u00a0precious metal clay fails (after firing). End product quality good if silver\/gold scrap is of good quality.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Medium ease, special and expensive tools (kiln) necessary.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nChallenging to learn. Experience and special tools (Delft clay, rings, high-fire propane torch) required.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nEasy and available. Propane torch is the most expensive tool required. A butane torch will do for smaller pieces.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nPrecision<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery high. Virtually every detail possible. Every shape can be made. Easy to add texture.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium to high. Much depends on the quality of the prototype, the mold and casting process itself. Not every shape can be cast!<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nQuite low. Surface defects (pitting) possible owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nQuick result<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nLengthy processing of many steps. However the end result can be seen and corrected at an early stage (dry clay before firing). Processing after firing is mainly limited to polishing and soldering. Filing is rarely needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium length step-by-step procedure: making the prototype, making the mold with the prototype, casting. Owing to incomplete casting further processing\/ shaping may be required.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nThe result is quick and adjustable in process. However processing afterwards (shaping, cutting, \u00a0sawing, soldering, filing, polishing) may be more time consuming than fusing itself.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nMaterial use<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nSpecial and quite expensive material required. Completely recyclable before firing. To recycle after firing other techniques needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nGreat way to recycle old precious metals and \u00a0precious metal clay fails (after firing). End product quality good if silver\/gold scrap is of good quality.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Challenging to learn. Experience and special tools (Delft clay, rings, high-fire propane torch) required.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nEasy and available. Propane torch is the most expensive tool required. A butane torch will do for smaller pieces.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nPrecision<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery high. Virtually every detail possible. Every shape can be made. Easy to add texture.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium to high. Much depends on the quality of the prototype, the mold and casting process itself. Not every shape can be cast!<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nQuite low. Surface defects (pitting) possible owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nQuick result<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nLengthy processing of many steps. However the end result can be seen and corrected at an early stage (dry clay before firing). Processing after firing is mainly limited to polishing and soldering. Filing is rarely needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium length step-by-step procedure: making the prototype, making the mold with the prototype, casting. Owing to incomplete casting further processing\/ shaping may be required.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nThe result is quick and adjustable in process. However processing afterwards (shaping, cutting, \u00a0sawing, soldering, filing, polishing) may be more time consuming than fusing itself.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nMaterial use<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nSpecial and quite expensive material required. Completely recyclable before firing. To recycle after firing other techniques needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nGreat way to recycle old precious metals and \u00a0precious metal clay fails (after firing). End product quality good if silver\/gold scrap is of good quality.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Easy and available. Propane torch is the most expensive tool required. A butane torch will do for smaller pieces.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nPrecision<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery high. Virtually every detail possible. Every shape can be made. Easy to add texture.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium to high. Much depends on the quality of the prototype, the mold and casting process itself. Not every shape can be cast!<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nQuite low. Surface defects (pitting) possible owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nQuick result<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nLengthy processing of many steps. However the end result can be seen and corrected at an early stage (dry clay before firing). Processing after firing is mainly limited to polishing and soldering. Filing is rarely needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium length step-by-step procedure: making the prototype, making the mold with the prototype, casting. Owing to incomplete casting further processing\/ shaping may be required.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nThe result is quick and adjustable in process. However processing afterwards (shaping, cutting, \u00a0sawing, soldering, filing, polishing) may be more time consuming than fusing itself.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nMaterial use<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nSpecial and quite expensive material required. Completely recyclable before firing. To recycle after firing other techniques needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nGreat way to recycle old precious metals and \u00a0precious metal clay fails (after firing). End product quality good if silver\/gold scrap is of good quality.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Precision<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery high. Virtually every detail possible. Every shape can be made. Easy to add texture.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium to high. Much depends on the quality of the prototype, the mold and casting process itself. Not every shape can be cast!<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nQuite low. Surface defects (pitting) possible owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nQuick result<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nLengthy processing of many steps. However the end result can be seen and corrected at an early stage (dry clay before firing). Processing after firing is mainly limited to polishing and soldering. Filing is rarely needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium length step-by-step procedure: making the prototype, making the mold with the prototype, casting. Owing to incomplete casting further processing\/ shaping may be required.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nThe result is quick and adjustable in process. However processing afterwards (shaping, cutting, \u00a0sawing, soldering, filing, polishing) may be more time consuming than fusing itself.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nMaterial use<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nSpecial and quite expensive material required. Completely recyclable before firing. To recycle after firing other techniques needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nGreat way to recycle old precious metals and \u00a0precious metal clay fails (after firing). End product quality good if silver\/gold scrap is of good quality.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Very high. Virtually every detail possible. Every shape can be made. Easy to add texture.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium to high. Much depends on the quality of the prototype, the mold and casting process itself. Not every shape can be cast!<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nQuite low. Surface defects (pitting) possible owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nQuick result<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nLengthy processing of many steps. However the end result can be seen and corrected at an early stage (dry clay before firing). Processing after firing is mainly limited to polishing and soldering. Filing is rarely needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium length step-by-step procedure: making the prototype, making the mold with the prototype, casting. Owing to incomplete casting further processing\/ shaping may be required.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nThe result is quick and adjustable in process. However processing afterwards (shaping, cutting, \u00a0sawing, soldering, filing, polishing) may be more time consuming than fusing itself.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nMaterial use<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nSpecial and quite expensive material required. Completely recyclable before firing. To recycle after firing other techniques needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nGreat way to recycle old precious metals and \u00a0precious metal clay fails (after firing). End product quality good if silver\/gold scrap is of good quality.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Medium to high. Much depends on the quality of the prototype, the mold and casting process itself. Not every shape can be cast!<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nQuite low. Surface defects (pitting) possible owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nQuick result<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nLengthy processing of many steps. However the end result can be seen and corrected at an early stage (dry clay before firing). Processing after firing is mainly limited to polishing and soldering. Filing is rarely needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium length step-by-step procedure: making the prototype, making the mold with the prototype, casting. Owing to incomplete casting further processing\/ shaping may be required.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nThe result is quick and adjustable in process. However processing afterwards (shaping, cutting, \u00a0sawing, soldering, filing, polishing) may be more time consuming than fusing itself.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nMaterial use<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nSpecial and quite expensive material required. Completely recyclable before firing. To recycle after firing other techniques needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nGreat way to recycle old precious metals and \u00a0precious metal clay fails (after firing). End product quality good if silver\/gold scrap is of good quality.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Quite low. Surface defects (pitting) possible owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nQuick result<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nLengthy processing of many steps. However the end result can be seen and corrected at an early stage (dry clay before firing). Processing after firing is mainly limited to polishing and soldering. Filing is rarely needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium length step-by-step procedure: making the prototype, making the mold with the prototype, casting. Owing to incomplete casting further processing\/ shaping may be required.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nThe result is quick and adjustable in process. However processing afterwards (shaping, cutting, \u00a0sawing, soldering, filing, polishing) may be more time consuming than fusing itself.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nMaterial use<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nSpecial and quite expensive material required. Completely recyclable before firing. To recycle after firing other techniques needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nGreat way to recycle old precious metals and \u00a0precious metal clay fails (after firing). End product quality good if silver\/gold scrap is of good quality.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Quick result<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nLengthy processing of many steps. However the end result can be seen and corrected at an early stage (dry clay before firing). Processing after firing is mainly limited to polishing and soldering. Filing is rarely needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium length step-by-step procedure: making the prototype, making the mold with the prototype, casting. Owing to incomplete casting further processing\/ shaping may be required.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nThe result is quick and adjustable in process. However processing afterwards (shaping, cutting, \u00a0sawing, soldering, filing, polishing) may be more time consuming than fusing itself.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nMaterial use<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nSpecial and quite expensive material required. Completely recyclable before firing. To recycle after firing other techniques needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nGreat way to recycle old precious metals and \u00a0precious metal clay fails (after firing). End product quality good if silver\/gold scrap is of good quality.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lengthy processing of many steps. However the end result can be seen and corrected at an early stage (dry clay before firing). Processing after firing is mainly limited to polishing and soldering. Filing is rarely needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nMedium length step-by-step procedure: making the prototype, making the mold with the prototype, casting. Owing to incomplete casting further processing\/ shaping may be required.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nThe result is quick and adjustable in process. However processing afterwards (shaping, cutting, \u00a0sawing, soldering, filing, polishing) may be more time consuming than fusing itself.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nMaterial use<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nSpecial and quite expensive material required. Completely recyclable before firing. To recycle after firing other techniques needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nGreat way to recycle old precious metals and \u00a0precious metal clay fails (after firing). End product quality good if silver\/gold scrap is of good quality.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Medium length step-by-step procedure: making the prototype, making the mold with the prototype, casting. Owing to incomplete casting further processing\/ shaping may be required.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nThe result is quick and adjustable in process. However processing afterwards (shaping, cutting, \u00a0sawing, soldering, filing, polishing) may be more time consuming than fusing itself.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nMaterial use<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nSpecial and quite expensive material required. Completely recyclable before firing. To recycle after firing other techniques needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nGreat way to recycle old precious metals and \u00a0precious metal clay fails (after firing). End product quality good if silver\/gold scrap is of good quality.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The result is quick and adjustable in process. However processing afterwards (shaping, cutting, \u00a0sawing, soldering, filing, polishing) may be more time consuming than fusing itself.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nMaterial use<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nSpecial and quite expensive material required. Completely recyclable before firing. To recycle after firing other techniques needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nGreat way to recycle old precious metals and \u00a0precious metal clay fails (after firing). End product quality good if silver\/gold scrap is of good quality.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Material use<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nSpecial and quite expensive material required. Completely recyclable before firing. To recycle after firing other techniques needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nGreat way to recycle old precious metals and \u00a0precious metal clay fails (after firing). End product quality good if silver\/gold scrap is of good quality.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Special and quite expensive material required. Completely recyclable before firing. To recycle after firing other techniques needed.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nGreat way to recycle old precious metals and \u00a0precious metal clay fails (after firing). End product quality good if silver\/gold scrap is of good quality.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Great way to recycle old precious metals and \u00a0precious metal clay fails (after firing). End product quality good if silver\/gold scrap is of good quality.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n\nVery economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Very economical way of recycling. However the quality can be lower owing to metal scrap contamination and incomplete metal fusing.<\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Conclusion: there are no easy precious metal clay alternatives when it comes to precision sculpting. However if other factors, such as material use, ease\/availability or quick result matter more, other techniques could be used with same success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"