Date: Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, 9am-12pm (CST)
Instructor: Jennifer Dins
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Description: This workshop is a fun twist on the “lentil” bead (an easy two-sided hollow design). We will create the basic 3D bead design and add a wire frame using a wire-wrap in your choice of styles. We will also explore several different bail designs so you can choose from those or design one of your own. After torch firing, we will be able to oxidize the pendant to enhance the contrasts. For anyone working along, we should be able to finish this pendant in class.
Torch: Instructor will be demonstrating using a pistol torch, however any butane torch will work. Blazers will not work.
Project Completion: Students will have enough class time to finish the project.
Materials Kit: Enough material for one pendant (20 grams .999 ART CLAY, drying dome, silver and copper wire).
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
- Side cutters (flush)
- Brass brush
- Fine tweezers
- Chain nose pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Flat nose pliers
- Nylon pliers
- Needle files
- Center finder
- Circle template
- Solder pick
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- Patina (indicate type) LOS and or Black Max
- Fine paintbrush
- 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.
- Texture plates
- Needle tool or awl
- Butane torch
*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.