Does anyone know if you can fire metal clay with crystals inbedded into it.?

Question

Im trying to make a crystal wand for a friend I need to know if crystals can be put intoi an oven without breaking or getting damaged.

Answer 1

If you are talking about precious metal clay that converts to real silver or gold, then you are going to have to be very careful. The temps given here
http://www.silver-clay.com/firing.htm
will soften or melt glass crystals. Quartz (rock) crystals will not, but some gem crystals will change color. If this is to be a stage prop, then you could use polymer clay and be totally safe.

Answer 2

you said oven not kiln- so i will answer based on that-

glass and crystal thermal shock between 500 - 1000 degrees- meaning these are the finicky temperatures-

ovens dont really reach 500 degrees (F) so you should be okay-

but if reaching temps of more- you need to be sure your clay and crystals expand and contract compatibly- and go slow during those shock temps (up and on way back down)

all the best

Answer 3

You did not say what KIND of crystals