Creative Beading Magazine

PMC Beginner Project

MATERIALS

PMC3 – 16 grams

5mm cubic zirconia

TOOLS

Shape cutter

Texture mat

Stainless steel wire brush

Burnishing tool

Playing cards

Plastic roller

Wax balm

1200 grit sandpaper

Soldering block

Butane or gas torch

DESIGNER’S NOTE

PMC consists of fine particles of fine silver that are held together with organic binder and water so it will dry out when exposed to air; once you open the packet, try to work quickly and efficiently while texturing and shaping the piece.

STEP ONE

To make a pendant

Apply a small amount of wax balm to plastic work surface

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