Silver Clay Course Cambs/Lincs

[MuranoSilver]

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 )

[MuranoSilver]

Look what my clever students did yesterday!
I had four students yesterday a local mum and her daughter (my course was the mums Birthday present)
It was the first time they'd used silver clay and they made all these pieces

Then a wonderful lady called Terry from Aviya Glass and her hubby made these
(Phils makings are the little anchor button and the Spider - which is fabulous!)

Here's a close up of the heart....

The heart was made in one of my custom moulds then we did the colours with UV resin.
Everyone left with lots of lovely goodies (my favourite type of course)
Nicola x

[bustagasket]

Why do i live down here?

[julie]

i'd love to do your course , thinking now how i can "STEAL" my husbands car without him noticing ???

[The Bijou Dragon]

Hmm... I take it you are going to be doing courses next year too?

That's definitely going down on the wish list for both myself and OH as he's as much of a part of my designing as I am (and he's pretty good to boot bless him)

[MuranoSilver]

Yes - they'll start again in January as I can't fit the time in during Oct, Nov & Dec (christmas rush)
I'll be setting the dates for next year & designing some vouchers soon (so folks can give them as Christmas gifts)

Nic xx

[julie]

OMG now i have calmed down from the excitement of a place on your september pmc course my husband said you sound a very nice person your work is lovely & that he is more then happy to loan me his car for the day ... (( i have my own car but saves my petrol ))

[bustagasket]

OMG now i have calmed down from the excitement of a place on your september pmc course my husband said you sound a very nice person your work is lovely & that he is more then happy to loan me his car for the day ... (( i have my own car but saves my petrol ))

Can i scratch your eyes out now???? i need a green eyed monster emote please!!!

[Di Sandland]

Nic, you have to relocate.

Di

[bustagasket]

Nic, you have to relocate.

Di

I so agree