Date: Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 9am-4pm (CST) (1-hr lunch break)
Instructor: Katie Baum
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Class Description: The moon has played a role in countless cultures across millennia, inspiring everything from origin stories to physical artwork. Here, we begin with a traditional crescent moon shape, then build upon it for a one-of-a-kind piece that expresses exactly the artisan’s style. Each moon is decorated with tiny dichroic glass cabs for a gentle splash of color, as well as silver scrollwork for a taste of individuality and contrast. The orientation of the moon may also be adjusted to help achieve the look the artist is hoping for. If desired, small embellishments may be dangled from the moon, adding eye-catching movement to each piece. Due to the included glass, pieces need to be fired in a digitally programmable kiln. For any student without kiln access, these pieces can be made without glass, or glass can be substituted for fireable gemstones, rendering the pendants torch-fireable. Instructor will arrange color preferences with students prior to shipping class kits.
Project Completion: Students who work quickly will have enough time to finish the project during the class time.
Kiln: A kiln will be needed to complete this project.
Materials Kit: Enough material for one pendant (Art Clay .999 Silver clay, Art Clay .999 Silver syringe, dichroic cabs, .999 silver eyelets, project template)
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:
- 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.