Posted by Andrella | Under Metal Clay
Friday Nov 27, 2009
Calling all interested parties in metal clay!!
Tampa Bead Cafe will host a planning meeting for local enthusiasts interested in starting a Tampa Chapter of the nationally organized Art Clay Society. This is the first planning meeting, so do attend if you are interested in being part of this from the very beginning!
Art Clay Society is a national organization for metal clay enthusiasts to gather, share ideas & inspiration, discuss techniques, and so much more!
R.S.V.P. by calling the Tampa Bead Cafe and reserving a space no later than Friday, December 4, 2009.
Posted by Andrella | Under Classes, Metal Clay
Friday Nov 27, 2009
Metal Clay 101
Materials:
7-10 grams of silver clay
Texturing & stamping tools will be available for classroom use, but students may bring their own for personal use if desired
Cost: $25 plus materials
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Sammie Williams
Take this class to make either 1 pair of earrings or 1 pendant. It is a great way to try metal clay for the first time if you ever wondered about it! Students will learn simple techinques such as rolling out clay, stamping clay, and cutting shapes. Shorter than other metal clay classes, it is perfect for beginners or experienced beaders who want to try something new and leave class with a finished project.
Posted by Andrella | Under Bracelets, Classes, Metal Clay
Saturday Oct 3, 2009
M.C. Puzzle Bracelet
Materials:
50 grams Art Clay
approx. 3 Top drilled 4 mm Crystals or Pearls
approx. 8 Sterling Silver 2mm cube beads
approx. 12 in round 20 gauge sterling silver 1/2 hard wire
1 Sterling Silver Clasp
Cost: $50 for both or double session plus materials
Instructor: Sammie Williams
Level: Beginner
Students will learn how to use art clay to make the puzzle shape, stamp & texture pieces as well as creating links with wire to link the pieces together to make this fun bracelet.
Posted by Andrella | Under Classes, Metal Clay
Wednesday Jun 10, 2009
M.C. Banded Heart Ring
Materials
20 g SlowDry Art Clay
1 Syringe Art Clay
1- 7×7 Heart CZ
1- 7×7 Heart Setting of fine silver
Slip/Paste
Instructor: Sammie Williams
Cost: $50 plus materials
Level: Beginner
Posted by Andrella | Under Classes, Metal Clay
Wednesday Jun 10, 2009
M.C. Love Bouquet Pendant
Materials:
20 g SlowDry Art Clay
1 7 G 650 Syringe Clay
12- 3 mm CZs your choice of colors
2- 4mm CZs your choice of colors
2- 3×6 Teardrop your choice of colors
Paste/Slip
Empty Syringe
Clay Kepper
Instructor: Sammie Williams
Cost: $50 plus materials
Level: Intermediate
Posted by Andrella | Under Classes, Metal Clay
Wednesday Jun 10, 2009
M.C. Button Bracelet
Materials:
20 g Art Clay
10 Fine Silver flat screw eyes
Assorted beads
apprx. 25- 50 Head pins
apprx 20- 4.5 inside diameter 18 or 20 gauge jump rings
Clasp of choice
Instructor: Sammie Williams
Cost: $50 plus materials
Level: Beginner
Posted by Justin | Under Classes, Metal Clay
Tuesday Jan 13, 2009
PMC Jeweled Bead
Materials
Metal Clay Paste
Metal Clay Syringe
Assorted Kiln Safe CZ stones
Casting Grains (optional)
Cork Clay
Bamboo Skewer
Small paint brush
Liver of Sulfer (optional)
Tweezers, steel brush, burnisher,
Magnifiers and lamp if needed
Please see MC general supply list
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Sammie Williams
Cost: $50.00 for both sessions, plus materials
Pre-Work: Purchase and shape the cork clay into the desired shape and size of finished bead that you wish to create. Insert a wooden skewer through the center of the finished shape (this will be the hole for your stringing material) let shape dry for a minimum of 48 hours prior to first session.
Posted by Justin | Under Classes, Metal Clay
Tuesday Jan 13, 2009
Badger Balm or Olive Oil or Cool Slip
Distilled Water
Needle Files (before firing), Diamond, Needle Files (after firing)
Mini Needle Files
Tweezers
Paint brush
Small cup (disposable)
Brass brush and/or stainless steel brush
Burnishers (metal or onyx)
Coctail straws and drinking straws
AWL
Flexible sanding pads, buffing cloths, sand paper (wet/dry 400 grit)
Working mat: Styrene, plastic, glass or acrylic
Deck of playing cards
Roller
Ruler
X-Acto knife
Mat cutting blade
Texturing tools
Ball tip tool
This list is just a suggestion; a lot of the items mentioned above are available for classroom use. Please bring any needed supplies you may already have. Just remember that if there is only one item for several students to share, it will lengthen the classes time.
Posted by Justin | Under Classes, Metal Clay
Tuesday Jan 13, 2009
PMC Blooming Vine Bead
Materials
CZ*S: 3@5MM, 4@3MM
Metal Clay 10G
Metal Clay Syringe 9G
Metal Clay Slip
Dried Cork shape (see pre-work note below)
Magnifiers and lamp if needed
**SEE MC GENERAL SUPPLY LIST **
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Sammie Williams
Cost: $50.00, plus materials, includes both sessions.
Pre-Work: Shape a piece of cork clay into desired shape and size of finished bead and pierce it on a skewer this piece must be dried for a minimum of 48 hours prior to class.
Posted by Debbie | Under Classes, Metal Clay
Friday Jan 9, 2009
MC Vintage Buttons
Materials
Vintage Button Molds(Instructor)
Metal Clay 25G
Metal Clay Syringe 9G
20G Fine Silver Wire
Round-Nose Pliers
**SEE MC GENERAL SUPPLY LIST **
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Sammie Williams
Cost: $50.00, plus materials
Students will create these fine silver buttons using Metal Clay and some great vintage button molds.
