Work, roll, cut, shape and fire versatile PMC Sterling™ like any ordinary clay. After firing, yourdesign comes out of your kiln as a solid sterling silver object. Use a “925”quality mark on yourfinished piece.PMC Sterling™ is made in Japan and is available in 25-gram and and 50-gram.Composition: Metal powder (92.5% fine silver, 7.5% copper), water and organic binderColor: Pickle white after firingShrinkage: 15–20%Firing temperature: 1500°F (815°C)Physical Properties(after firing):• Melting point: 1620°F (880°C)• Density after firing: 9.3 S.G.• Tensile strength: 190 N/ mm2• Bending strength: 160 N/ mm2• Surface hardness: 50 HVImportant: Because of the copper content in this formula, firing is a two-step process. Step tworequires a firing pan and activated carbon media.Please Note: PMC® has a strong adverse reaction to contact with aluminum. Do not usealuminum tools or allow your unfired PMC to come into contact with any aluminum object.Instructions Sheet