Hi
My courses are £85, excellent value as it's a FULL day and includes 20g of clay and a fabulous INTRO TOOL KIT to take away.
Next Course Dates: 4 people max in each class
Sunday 10th October (one space available) - (TBA)
Here are a few things from classes ~ more later in thread
I tailor the course to include specific areas of interest for the people coming but the items in bold are always covered.
Introduction to Silver clay, various types of Art Clay and their uses.
Conditioning the clay & optimum working conditions.
Design & options for the different firing methods.
Moulding, Texturing & Forming the Clay (+ an overview of the various types of textures available)
Sanding, Finishing & Polishing Methods
Using two part silicone moulding compounds
Setting Stones & suitable stones
Adding Glass to Silver Clay
UV Resin for silver clay
Soldering ear posts / cufflink backs etc
What photo polymer plates are and what you can do with them.
Application of Liver of Sulpher
How you might make beads on marbles and what cork clay would be used for.
How to make a ring and sizing rings for shrinkage.
Hob firing, Torch Firing and Kiln Firing and the differences and benefits of the various forms..
Nic xx
P.S> Extra Clay is available to buy on the day too (at a 10% discount )
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