Make a Metal Clay Dragonfly Pendant with Accent Stone

$44.95

Join our newest teacher, Beate Helene Reither, and learn how to make this stunning double-sided, 3D metal clay dragonfly pendant that features a stunning cabochon stone.

Instructor: Beate Helene Reither
Duration: 128 minutes

About this class

About this class

Join our newest teacher, Beate Helene Reither, and learn how to make this stunning double-sided, 3D metal clay dragonfly pendant that features a stunning cabochon stone.

Watch how Beate starts with a pencil drawing, then adds structure and carving techniques creating a 3D dragonfly ready to take flight.
Watch close-up and see how to use both syringe and carving tools to get a realistic effect.
Then see how to weave into place a stone of your choice, making a pendant that looks stunning from either side.
Beate shares her techniques for integrating a bail into the design, plus a special way to add a sparkle to the silver after firing.
AND Beate will be taking live questions from participants.
Bonus videos include final polishing tips plus how to repair any cracks in the dragonfly wings.

Bonus
Bonus videos include final polishing tips plus how to repair any cracks in the dragonfly wings.
Included in your purchase is a PDF with notes and online resources, plus Beate’s original drag-onfly sketches to get you started.
Please note: the PDF is not a stand-alone instructional booklet.
You can re-watch all your CRAFTCAST purchases as many times as you like or download a smaller file to your desktop to watch offline.

Additional details

  • working in 3D
  • applying structure with textured mold
  • creating a double-sided pendant
  • carving metal clay
  • creating wing structure with syringe
  • creating wing structure by carving
  • making eyelets without extruder
  • sculpting a dragonfly by hand
  • wire woven setting for nearly any shape of stone
  • integrating bail into design
  • adding a special sparkling surface after firing
  • 50g Art Clay Silver
  • basic Metal Clay tools and finishing supplies
  • mini cookie cutters 5mm and 4mm diameter
  • extra fine paint brush (synthetic)
  • modeling tool from pottery supply with small ball at the end
  • modeling tool from wood
  • curved wooden disk round 4cm - 5cm diameter

Description

Join our newest teacher, Beate Helene Reither, and learn how to make this stunning double-sided, 3D metal clay dragonfly pendant that features a stunning cabochon stone.

Watch how Beate starts with a pencil drawing, then adds structure and carving techniques creating a 3D dragonfly ready to take flight.
Watch close-up and see how to use both syringe and carving tools to get a realistic effect.
Then see how to weave into place a stone of your choice, making a pendant that looks stunning from either side.
Beate shares her techniques for integrating a bail into the design, plus a special way to add a sparkle to the silver after firing.
AND Beate will be taking live questions from participants.
Bonus videos include final polishing tips plus how to repair any cracks in the dragonfly wings.

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