Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, 5-6pm (CST)
Instructor: Jennifer Dins
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Description: In this short, you will see several ways to weave metal clay and create a distinct texture unique to each piece you create. Heavier weaves can be used to create an entire piece, while lighter weaves can be added to pieces in patches. This process can be used with any lump clay or paper clay, and both will be demonstrated.
Torch: Instructor will be demonstrating using a butane torch, however any jeweler's torch or kiln will work.
Project Completion: Watch, learn and ask questions.
Materials Needed: Lump clay, paper clay. No kit available for this Short.
Required Tools:
- Sharpie
- Brass brush
- Fine tweezers
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- Patina (indicate type) LOS and or Black Max
- Fluffy brush
- Fine paintbrush
- Pencil/pen
- Basic metal clay set up: roller, non stick work surface, 10 playing cards or depth measuring slats, scalpel or Xacto knife, fine paintbrush, fluffy paintbrush, fine paintbrush, sanding sponges and straight salon boards (nail file) of different grits, cup of water, release agent (cool slip, olive oil), piece of saran wrap/cling film.
- Drying set-up such as a mug warmer, food dehydrator or kitchen oven.
- Drinking straw (small/med in size)
- Shaped templates
- Needle tool or awl
- Torch firing set up: butane torch, fire tweezers, quench bowl.
- Electric programmable kiln (optional)
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until Oct. 30, 2024. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above. All VEC Shorts will be extended for one price ($12).