You’ll learn the tools you’ll need, different types of metal clays, kiln and torch firing. How to texture, stamp, mold and shape that metal clay the way you want. You will also learn how to layer the metal clay and create dimensional pieces. Caring and storing your clay. How to re-hydrate your clay when it dries out and much, much more! We will create earrings, charms and pendants.
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Curious Mondo: Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Jewelry
Time table:
9 hours
Level:
Intermediate / Advanced
Target market:
Jewelry makers, people interested in precious metal clay
Main objective:
Enhance your jewelry-making skills using metal clay
Prerequisite:
None
Class 1:
- Beads
- Beads using burn-out materials
Class 2:
- Lentil Beads
- Bead Forms and Hollow Forms
Class 3:
- Using Paper Clay
- Proper ways to fire Beads and how to support them
Class 4:
- Alternative settings in metal clay
- How to calculate shrinkage of metal clay
- Copying/Sizing your stone
Class 5:
- Making a replica of your stone
- Making Wire settings
Class 6:
- Making a Bezel setting
- Using pre-made Bezels
Class 7:
- Firing glass with metal clay
Class 8:
- Scrap Glass and metal clay
Class 9:
- Sgraffito on glass
Bonus Class:
- Open Lentil Bead
Bonus Items:
- Alternative Stone Setting Handout
- Glass Temperature Chart
- Downloadable Work Surface
- Materials List
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