Two Parts
Part 1 - Date: Friday, Oct 22, 2026, 9am-4pm (CST) (1-hr lunch break)
Part 2 - Date: Sunday, Oct 22, 2026, 1:30m-4:30pm (CST) (1-hr lunch break)
Instructor: Katie Baum
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Class Description: Texture, shape, color, and movement come together in this pendant for a truly unique piece. The main pendant body is textured with a design to compliment the dichroic glass, and is split down the center showing open space above and below the glass cabochon. Fine silver wire is embedded and will be an attachment point for multiple independent dangles, including one with a carefully set faceted gemstone, for a pop of moving color. The pendant body is embellished as desired to both hold and hide the embedded wire, and a uniquely constructed hidden bail provides proper support and ensures the piece balances properly while worn. This class will be split into 2 specific sessions: the creation of the pendant, and then the finishing and attachments post-firing. This piece does need to be fired in a digitally programmable kiln, with specialty settings due to the included dichroic glass. Instructor will contact students in advance for options and ability to select cabochons and gemstones to best fit the students’ styles.
Project Completion: Students who work quickly will have enough time to finish the project during the class time.
Torch & Kiln: Instructor will be demonstrating using a butane micro torch, however, any jeweler's torch will work. A kiln will be needed to complete this project.
Materials Kit: Enough material for one pendant (Art Clay Silver, .999 silver wire, .999 silver bail back, dichroic cab, 5mm faceted CZ, snap-lid paste jar)
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:
- Chain nose pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Side cutters
- Brass brush or stainless steel brush
- Ruler 6"
- Sanding sticks
- Fine tweezers
- Needle files
- Needle tool or awl or toothpick
- 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)
- Jeweler's torch of any kind
- Third hand
- Acrylic block, snake/coil roller, or cd case.
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- Electric programmable kiln
- Texture sheet
- Small clay spatula
- Agate burnisher
- Tumbler (optional)
- Liver of sulfur patina (optional)
- Hot water
- Paper clip
- Vermiculite firing brick
- Kiln shelf firing paper
- Firing blanket
*Note: You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship Oct. 8, 2026, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until Nov. 4, 2026. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above.