Date: Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, 6-9pm (CST)
Instructor: Deb Perry
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Class Description: In this class you will create a Metal Clay domed pendant that will include an heirloom button and fancy bail to create a desirable pendant. Students will learn techniques to attach different objects to Metal Clay. You will master the art of hand polishing after your piece has been kiln or torch fired.
Project Completion: Students will have enough time to finish the project during the class.
Materials Kit: Enough material for one pendant (Art Clay Silver, sand paper, sanding stick, polishing cloth, antique button, sterling silver 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
- Riveting hammer
- Rawhide mallet / nylon hammer
- Needle files
- 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.
- Cookie cutter
- 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.