An Introduction To Silver Clay
How would you like to discover the amazing world of silver clay? This introductory workshop is ideal for beginners who would like to learn a new creative skill.
Workshop Duration - 3 hours
Location:
Susan's House, somewhere up north
Friday 25th October 2024
Time 7pm
About the event
Course Description
This workshop is ideal for beginners who don’t know how to get started with silver clay. During a jam packed three hours, you will learn all about silver clay and make some beautiful jewellery, using the most basic of tools.
Class Outline
In this introductory beginner workshop, you will learn the skills required to make simple and beautiful jewellery from metal clay. These skills and techniques will allow you to go away with some lovely pieces of jewellery from the day and help you carry on making at home if you wish.
All tools and materials are provided and the workshop includes 5g of silver clay, which is enough to make one or two pieces of silver jewellery, depending on the sizes of the pieces you wish to make. A standard 18” chain is included in the price, as are basic jump rings and ear hooks.
Please be aware that you will not be able to make stud earrings or rings in this workshop. Making stud earrings with silver clay is a more advanced skill level and requires soldering techniques, which are taught in other workshops. In addition, ring making requires a clear understanding of clay types and shrinkage etc. and more practice of the fundamentals before attempting to make a ring. However, ring making is available in a separate workshop.
What you will learn.
Setting up your workstation
Handling and how to store the clay.
How to add textures.
How to shape and cut the clay.
How to join silver clay together.
How to dry and refine your pieces
Firing methods, and how to use a small Butane torch to fire safely.
How to polish and finish your pieces.
When you’re all finished, you will be given a jewellery box to take away your wonderful work.