Learn to Create Easy Summertime Metal Clay Charms

$49.95

Join master metal clay artist, Julia Rai, and learn how to create these unique summertime metal clay charms.

Instructor: Julia Rai
Duration: 130 minutes

About this class

About this class

Join master metal clay artist, Julia Rai, and learn how to create these unique summertime metal clay charms.

Metal clay is a great medium for making unique jewelry. In this class, metal clay expert Julia Rai will introduce complete beginners to the wonderful world of metal clay with over two hours of step-by-step instruction.

This class assumes no prior knowledge of metal clay, so the basics of storing, handling, rehydrating, and working with metal clay will be covered. Julia will also show you cheap and easy ways to work with metal clay without buying expensive tools.

The class will focus on making molds of small items – like shells and buttons – and then using metal clay to create unique charm-sized solid silver pieces.

You’ll also learn to set a simple fire-in-place faceted stone. You’ll find out how many molded pieces you can get from a 7g package of fine silver metal clay so you can try it out with a minimal cost. Make your own charms to hang on a bracelet or make wonderful earrings, small pendants, or beautiful gifts for friends and family.

BONUS: Learn how to add half-drilled pearls or beads to moulded elements.

Included in your purchase is a PDF with online resources plus a class video to watch as many times as you like.

No experience necessary.

Please note: the PDF is not a stand-alone instructional booklet.

Bonus
Included with the video download, a PDF filled with photos, notes and all the resources you need to get started.

Additional details

  • Choosing items to mould
  • Creating moulds using two-part silicone moulding compound
  • Basics of silver metal clay
  • How to keep silver metal clay in good condition
  • How to recognise when the clay is too dry
  • Using moulds with silver clay
  • Creating dimension in flat moulded pieces
  • Simple fire-in-place stone setting
  • How to drill holes in dry pieces
  • Refining dry pieces to create unique features
  • Firing silver clay with a butane torch
  • Polishing and adding findings
  • Use of patina to make textures pop
  • Adding a half drilled bead or pearl after firing
  • 7g fine silver metal clay – PMC3 or Art Clay Silver
  • Two-part silicone molding compound – Siligum or MegaMold
  • Sterling silver jump rings 20-18ga/0.8-1mm, various sizes from 4mm-7mm
  • 3mm fireable cubic zirconia (optional)
  • Half drilled pearls or beads, 3mm-7mm
  • 0.5mm, 0.8mm or 1mm fine silver wire to fit half drilled bead/pearl hole
  • Two part epoxy glue
  • Liver of Sulfur XL Gel (optional)
  • Teflon
  • 1mm drill bit
  • Small files
  • Cocktail sticks/tooth picks
  • Butane torch
  • Fire brick and stainless-steel mesh
  • Tweezers
  • Silicone tool or small paintbrush
  • Small screw top jar
  • Cling film
  • Steel or plastic measuring spoons or similar curved cup-type articles (optional)

Description

Join master metal clay artist, Julia Rai, and learn how to create these unique summertime metal clay charms.

Metal clay is a great medium for making unique jewelry. In this class, metal clay expert Julia Rai will introduce complete beginners to the wonderful world of metal clay with over two hours of step-by-step instruction.

This class assumes no prior knowledge of metal clay, so the basics of storing, handling, rehydrating, and working with metal clay will be covered. Julia will also show you cheap and easy ways to work with metal clay without buying expensive tools.

The class will focus on making molds of small items – like shells and buttons – and then using metal clay to create unique charm-sized solid silver pieces.

You’ll also learn to set a simple fire-in-place faceted stone. You’ll find out how many molded pieces you can get from a 7g package of fine silver metal clay so you can try it out with a minimal cost. Make your own charms to hang on a bracelet or make wonderful earrings, small pendants, or beautiful gifts for friends and family.

BONUS: Learn how to add half-drilled pearls or beads to moulded elements.

Included in your purchase is a PDF with online resources plus a class video to watch as many times as you like.

No experience necessary.

Please note: the PDF is not a stand-alone instructional booklet.

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