Mold Making and Simple Pendant
In this fast paced three and a half hour class, students will be introduced to materials and techniques for making a silicon mold for a simple metal clay pendant. Students will create a beautiful piece of metal clay jewelry from start to finish. Classes will be held in Barbara’s home-based studio in Goleta, CA.
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Objectives
Students will:
- design a pendant after selecting a “found object” to mold
- use a two part silicon mold compound to make a mold
- press or roll clay for inserting into mold
- drying and refining clay
- torch or kiln fire
- hand finish, patina and polish their new pendant
Cost: $130 includes 16 grams of silver clay ($30 value), tools and materials. Save $30 if you sign up for two classes, same day. Students may want to bring magnification eyewear if needed. Additional clay may be purchased if needed during class.