Learn to Make Sterling Clay Dome Rings

$24.95

Watch innovator and master instructor, Hattie Sanderson, and learn how to create a fabulous dome ring showpiece using the incredibly strong PMC Sterling.

Instructor:
Duration: 99 minutes

About this class

About this class

Watch innovator and master instructor, Hattie Sanderson, and learn how to create a fabulous dome ring showpiece using the incredibly strong PMC Sterling. Learn all the tips and tricks to make a ring that is both durable and comfortable, plus ways to save on clay material.

Hattie will show you step-by-step the process of creating her foolproof basic hollow ring, plus inspiring ideas to get you to create a unique ring of your own.

Listen as Ms. Sanderson answers questions from the audience during the LIVE presentation.

You can re-watch all your CRAFTCAST purchases
as many times as you like.

Bonus
Included is a class handout filled with photos, notes and all the resource information you need to get started.

Additional details

  • Accurate sizing methods for PMC Sterling rings
  • Mandrel preparation & guidelines
  • Ring design & templates
  • Creating a secret message and/or makers mark
  • How to burn out binder and cork/wood
  • Preparing a steel mesh cage and firing vessel
  • Loading ring for successful firing
  • How to measure the carbon depth
  • Reduction firing
  • Removing sizing insert
  • Removing oxide layer
  • Tips for creating a beautiful finish
  • PMC Sterling Metal Clay - project uses approximately 13-18 grams
  • Basic metal clay tools
  • Ring sizer
  • Ring mandrel (straight mandrel such as MultiMandrel™ or home made from dowel rod)
  • HattieS® Patties™ ring sizing insert in finished size
  • HattieS® Ring Forming Strips (or other non porous, thin paper)
  • Polymer clay
  • HattieS® Embossed Effects texture mat (#Texture 2)
  • HattieS® Texture Mat (#55100)
  • 2 part silicone mold compound
  • Cork Clay or Wood Clay
  • 2 mm drill bit
  • 2 HattieS® Drying Mats
  • Activated coconut carbon
  • Steel firing vessel
  • Fiber blanket
  • 80 mesh steel screen
  • Rotary tool
  • Rotary tool heads of choice (AdvantEdge® medium grit, 3M 400 grit radial bristle disk, steel brush)

Description

Watch innovator and master instructor, Hattie Sanderson, and learn how to create a fabulous dome ring showpiece using the incredibly strong PMC Sterling. Learn all the tips and tricks to make a ring that is both durable and comfortable, plus ways to save on clay material.

Hattie will show you step-by-step the process of creating her foolproof basic hollow ring, plus inspiring ideas to get you to create a unique ring of your own.

Listen as Ms. Sanderson answers questions from the audience during the LIVE presentation.

You can re-watch all your CRAFTCAST purchases
as many times as you like.