Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 5pm-6pm (CDT)
Instructor: Pat Evans
Skill Level: All levels
Class Description: Learn how to expertly account for shrinkage, incorporate eye-catching embellishments, and master the technique of combining fine silver metal clay with fused dichroic glass. Gain insider tips on kiln firing schedules and other essential methods to work confidently with these unique materials.
Kiln: This project will require kiln firing.
Project Completion: There will not be enough time to compelete this project. Watch and learn.
Materials Kit: Enough material for one pendant (Fine silver metal clay, empty syringe, dichroic glass cabochon).
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
- Scissors
- Brass brush
- Fine tweezers
- Needle files
- Student files
- #4 flat (bright) paintbrush
- Needle tool or awl or toothpick
- Electric programmable kiln
- Flex shaft inculding: 3m radial bristle discs in blue, peach, green (optional)
- Rotary or magnetic tumbler with stainless steel shot (optional)
- Patina (indicate type) LOS gel
- 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, 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.
- Small spray bottle with water, preferably distilled.
- Small dish of water with piece of sponge. (Sushi dipping dishes work well).
- Drinking straws
- Kiln washed kiln shelf OR kiln shelf and Papyrus or Thinfire kiln paper.
*Note: You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship April 7, 2025, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until May 7, 2025. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above. This option will extend ALL VEC Shorts for one fee. Please only purchase it once.