Create Your Own Base Metal Buttons

$34.95

Join us live online, June 27th at 3 PM ET, and learn how Pam East creates custom buttons from start to finish, using both commercial molds and molds you make yourself, with versatile base metal clay.

Instructor: Pam East
Duration: 60 minutes

About this class

About this class

Join us live online, June 27th at 3 PM ET, and learn how Pam East creates custom buttons from start to finish, using both commercial molds and molds you make yourself, with versatile base metal clay.

Whether your style is simple or richly textured, these buttons are designed to be as functional as they are beautiful.

Pam will guide you step by step through building secure wire shanks so your buttons are sturdy, wearable, and made to last. You’ll also gain confidence firing base metal clays with clear, reliable methods that work across multiple brands, so no guesswork. And, Pam will show you what gemstones will work with base metal firing. You will love the results!

We’ll cover Art Clay Copper, Art Clay Bronze, Cool Tools Aureus Bronze, and Cool Tools Cyprus Copper, so you can succeed with whichever clay you prefer.

Not into sewing buttons onto garments? No problem. Pam will share creative alternatives like turning your buttons into a unique bracelet or adding handmade flair to a thrifted purse.

Approachable, practical, and full of creative possibilities, this class sparks inspiration for a whole new way of working with metal clay.

Plus, Pam will be answering your questions LIVE during the class.

Bonus
Included in your purchase is a PDF with notes and online resources.
Please note: the PDF is not a stand-alone instructional booklet.
You can re-watch all your CRAFTCAST purchases as many times as you like.

Additional details

  • Handling and working with base metal clay
  • Making your own silicone button molds
  • Using both commercial and handmade molds
  • Creating and attaching secure wire button shanks
  • Greenware finishing techniques
  • Adding certain gemstones
  • Reliable two-phase kiln firing schedules
  • Adding patina and polishing for a professional finish
  • Designing and assembling a button bracelet
  • Embellishing a handbag with handmade buttons
  • Copper and/or Bronze clay of your choice
  • Silicone molding compound
  • Items to be molded
  • Commercial button molds
  • Jewelry grade copper and/or bronze wire, 18ga
  • Wire cutters
  • Jewelry pliers, Chain Nose and Round Nose
  • Jax Pewter black
  • Rotary Tumbler w/ stainless steel mixed shot
  • Burnishing compound
  • Black elastic cord
  • Kiln required for this project
  • Fine firing screens
  • Carbon firing pans
  • Premium coconut carbon

Description

Join us live online, June 27th at 3 PM ET, and learn how Pam East creates custom buttons from start to finish, using both commercial molds and molds you make yourself, with versatile base metal clay.

Whether your style is simple or richly textured, these buttons are designed to be as functional as they are beautiful.

Pam will guide you step by step through building secure wire shanks so your buttons are sturdy, wearable, and made to last. You’ll also gain confidence firing base metal clays with clear, reliable methods that work across multiple brands, so no guesswork. And, Pam will show you what gemstones will work with base metal firing. You will love the results!

We’ll cover Art Clay Copper, Art Clay Bronze, Cool Tools Aureus Bronze, and Cool Tools Cyprus Copper, so you can succeed with whichever clay you prefer.

Not into sewing buttons onto garments? No problem. Pam will share creative alternatives like turning your buttons into a unique bracelet or adding handmade flair to a thrifted purse.

Approachable, practical, and full of creative possibilities, this class sparks inspiration for a whole new way of working with metal clay.

Plus, Pam will be answering your questions LIVE during the class.

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