Kiln-Fired Silver Metal Clay
Learn to shape, fire and finish silver metal clay into ornate, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, including earrings, pendants and beads.
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Learn to shape, fire and finish silver metal clay into ornate, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, including earrings, pendants and beads.
Introduction
Meet Cindy and go over what you’ll learn about clay and how to use the Craftsy platform. Discuss kilns and clay types with Cindy and your classmates on the platform.
Setting Up Your Workspace
An appropriate workspace is key to project success and safety. Learn about the firing process, kilns, tools and all the basics of the metal clay itself.
Foundation Skills
Build your foundation skills with Cindy’s step-by-step guidance. You’ll learn to store and reclaim your clay, as well as fire it up!
Stone Setting Sampler
Tackle your first project by setting a stone! Cindy shows you how to consider your stone choices, use acrylic stamps and prep for your stone setting.
Kiln Firing Stone Setting Sampler
Learn how to kiln fire your stone sampler and ensure a great finish. Cindy will demonstrate different settings and patinas.
Entwined Pendant
Make a beautiful pendant with silver clay and glass. Cindy guides you through practicing snake formations and carving vines!
Kiln Firing Entwined Pendant
Cindy will walk you through kiln firing your beautiful entwined pendant.
Working with Cork Clay
Learn about cork clay and the joys of working in this novel medium. Cindy’s tips and techniques are sure to spark your creativity.
Carving Custom Textures
What is polymer clay? When should you use polymer clay? Cindy answers these questions and more to get your project underway with polymer clay!
A Bead of Your Own
Learn to make hollow beads with Cindy’s step-by-step instruction. Once you begin firing beads, the jewelry possibilities are endless.
Kiln Firing a Bead of Your Own
Learn the best practices for firing your beads in the kiln. Cindy takes you step by step through this intricate and invigorating process.
Bonus – Patinas
Learn how to create a rainbow patina, a spot patina and a reverse gel patina. You can also avoid unwanted patina’s with Cindy’s expert advice.
Bonus – Troubleshooting
Learn what to do when your greenware (unfired clay) breaks and how to repair post-firing breaks.
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