Date: Saturday, Apr. 18, 2026, 1:30pm-4:30pm (CDT)
Instructor: Pat Evans
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Pre-requisite: Student should be proficient with soldring silver.
Class Description: Tell your own sea story with this fine silver metal clay Mermaid’s Tale pendant. For embellishment, you’ll choose between setting a pearl in metal clay or adding a treasure trove of flush set cz’s, and you’ll get to see both processes in action. Pat will show you how to torch fire your silver. Then finish by adding vibrant color with a choice of iridescent paua shell inlay coated with a layer of protective resin.
Torch: Instructor will be demonstrating using a butane torch, however, an electric programmable kiln will also work.
Project Completion: Students who work quickly will have enough time to finish the project during class time.
Materials Kit: fine silver metal clay, fine silver metal clay syringe, 20 gauge fine silver wire, paua shell veneer, freshwater pearl OR nine 2-3mm cubic zirconia, uv resin.
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 and Supplies:
- SharpieScissors
- Chain nose pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Flat nose pliers
- Brass brush
- Scratch brush
- Ruler 6"
- Student file
- Sanding sticks
- Fine tweezers
- Needle files
- Magnesia block
- Soldering set up includes: solder board, fire tweezers, quench bowl, butane torch.
- Flex shaft including: silicone polishing bits, 3M radial bristle discs, all optional
- Needle tool or awl or toothpick
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- 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, 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.
- Spray bottle with water (distilled preferred)
*Note: You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship Apr. 1, 2026, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until Apr. 29, 2026. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above.