Metal Clay

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Description: Decorative cones and caps made from metal clay are the perfect way to customize your jewelry creations. Students will design a pair of fine-silver cones, a pair of bold bead caps, and a matching S-hook clasp -- each suited to your personal style.
 
Students will Learn: Metal clay forming, shaping, texturing, dry assembly and extruding; patina masking techniques; unique technique for applying texture to the S-hook clasp.
 
Prerequisites: Previous metal clay experience required.
 
Project will be completed in class.
 
At least 16 years old.
 
Supplies to Bring: 25g Art Clay Silver 650 (no substitutions), Art Clay Silver 650 paste, Art Clay Silver 650 syringe with green tip, ball-tipped stylus, craft knife, sandpaper, roller, graduated slat set, underlay, candle warmer, polishing cloth, rubber block, ruler, cutter/scraper, Burt's Bees or similar hand salve, silicon shaping tool, small pointed paint brush, snake roller, Teflon sheets. Optional: Rubber stamps, stainless steel extruder with disks.
 
Materials in Kit: Circle cutters. The instructor will provide clay forms, rubber stamps, freezer paper, stainless steel extruder, plastic wrap, olive oil, and firing supplies for use in class.
 
Limit: One seat per person per class.