Is there a site that describes differences?

[cat523]

Is there a site that describes the differences of all the clay options in detail?  I am about to start in this medium (I am VERY excited), and I don't know where to even begin.  I think that Art Clay sounds like the one I want to use, but I am still considering PMC III because I heard it is the easiest to work with.  What do you think?

Thank you so much for your help.
Cat

[Metalman]

This is the link to my article. http://www.rings-things.com/forum/index.php/topic,806.0.html

That being said, I am curious about the claim that PMCIII is 'easier' to work with. I have worked with full range of the products from both manufacturers, they are the same in workability.  I would love to see additional scientific studies of both of these product lines but the companies are very protective of their information and don't publish much of that kind of information.  I have also noticed that there are a number of people in the 'marketplace' currently making unsubstantiated claims about these materials.
Because of this sort of irresponsible claim making, I make extra efforts to do the research myself and to write clearly about the details.
Hope this helps- ask more questions as they come up.

[bead1973]

I'm in the uK and just starting out with clay, looking to make some personalised pendants - childrens names with finger prints. I've seen the starter kits and  my supplier suggested that PMC is easier but I wan't sure. 

The article mentioned sound perfect to help me choose. but link didn't seam to work ?  Any ideas?

[Metalman]

Cat,

I hope you read through my short article which is locked at the top of this section. If not, here is a link to another copy of it:

http://rtnews.rings-things.com/why-acs.html

The 2 manufacturers are a bit tight about the details, so I am not aware of a good - deep specific description site.
If you are just starting, I strongly recommend a half day or full day workshop to get your legs under you. I would decide on materials based on the best and probably closest instructor to my studio. That way I have a good resource for help when/if I need it.  Certainly - send me questions any time - also read through this forum - there is a ton of info and tech.

Really truly - I have not found any differences that are worth basing decisions on, except possibly price.
Hope this helps
K