Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, 8-9pm (CST)
Instructor: Deb Perry
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Description: In this class you will design and create your own unique Metal Clay ring using a syringe and adding stones to embellish. We will discuss tips and tricks for using a syringe with metal clay. You will become proficient in setting CZ stones and master the art of hand polishing after your piece has been kiln or torch fired. Finishing techniques will also be discussed.
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 Kit: Enough material for one ring (Art Clay silver, Art Clay syringe, sand paper, sanding stick, polishing cloth, 3 mm firerable stones (clear, blue, purple, green, red, orange), ring guide, ring plug (specify finished ring size).
Domestic US shipping included. (Please contact instructor directly to arrange for international or expedited shipping fees.)
(Materials kit is included in price when "Zoom/Kit combo" or "Kit only" option is selected.*)
Required Tools:
- Sharpie
- Brass brush
- Fine tweezers
- Rawhide mallet / nylon hammer
- Needle files
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- Patina (indicate type) LOS and or Black Max
- Fluffy brush
- Fine paintbrush
- Ring guide
- Ring Plug
- 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
- Texture plates
- Needle tool or awl
- Torch firing set up: butane torch, fire tweezers, quench bowl.
- Electric programmable kiln (optional)
*Note: You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship Oct. 2, 2024, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
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).