Beginning Metal Clay

Instructor: Melanie Churchill

Approx. Material Cost: $35

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Students will create a silver slide pendant in this introductory class to working with silver clay. Class will cover the various forms of silver jewelry clay and the unique applications of each. You will learn how to fire the clay using a butane torch along with the uses of other tools. Topics will include various techniques, embellishing, texturing, polishing finished pieces and safety.

Safety: Safety glasses should be worn when using the torch, will be provided

Tools & Materials Included: Use of our tools and torch, some silver clay paste and syringe type

Additional Tools & Materials: Students need to purchase metal clay, like item # 67012

Optional Tools & Materials: Students may want to purchase a silver clay starter kit or individual tools.

Kit #1041 includes: #6289 Introduction to Precious Metal Clay book, #10301 Stainless steel brush, #17101 #2 Detail brush, #62401 Clay roller, #62602 6 in. curved tweezers, #64401 Firebrick, #67007 Polishing block, #67002 Silver clay 20g, #6722050 Micro butane torch with safety lock, #5536 Craft knife

See the cancellation policy.