Mixed Metal Pendant: Learn to Create and Inlay a Copper Design in Fine Silver Metal Clay
Join Art Clay instructor, Paula Beckett, and learn how to create a fine silver metal clay pendant with a copper inlay! Mixing metals is a very popular technique, but can be confusing as to which metal clays to use how to combine.
About this class
About this class
Join Art Clay instructor, Paula Beckett, and learn how to create a fine silver metal clay pendant with a copper inlay!
Mixing metals is a very popular technique, but can be confusing as to which metal clays to use how to combine.
Paula shares with you her formula.
Watch Ms. Beckett take you step-by-step on how to create a silver base pendant to support your inlay, with all the tips you need for a successful outcome. Then watch and learn how to prepare the copper clay for a beautiful inlay finish.
Ms. Beckett shares her tried and true techniques for avoiding and repairing any problems along the way.
Then see how to create a professional finish complete with using Baldwin patina.
Adding a unique copper inlay design is a fun way to take your metal clay jewelry skills to another level.
Included in your purchase is a PDF with photos, notes and online resources plus a class video to watch as many times as you like.
The full recording and a PDF handout of resources and links is included. Please note: the PDF is not a stand-alone instructional booklet and contains a full list of supplies needed.
Bonus
Included with the video download, a PDF filled with photos, notes and all the resources you need to get started.Additional details
- Preparing fine silver base; thickness and curvature
- Securing copper inlay
- Firing inlay
- Minimizing repairs post firing
- Fabricating and securing bale
- Recognizing stages of firing
- Sanding and first fire to check
- Making proper repairs
- Professional finishing techniques
- Applying Baldwin Patina
- Art Clay Silver
- Art Clay Copper
- Painter’s pallet
- Cake decorating half round armature
- Baldwin Patina
- Mask for sanding
- Spackle tool
- Templates for the hand carved design
- Tooth picks
- Clay pick
- Deep texture simple texture plates with walls that are straight up and down
- Glardon Vallorbe square escapement file Swiss made #4
- Carving tools
- Kiln
- Rotary tool for polishing
- Raw series silicone carbide wheels red and white
- AdvantEdge blue then pink polishing wheel
Description
Join Art Clay instructor, Paula Beckett, and learn how to create a fine silver metal clay pendant with a copper inlay!
Mixing metals is a very popular technique, but can be confusing as to which metal clays to use how to combine.
Paula shares with you her formula.
Watch Ms. Beckett take you step-by-step on how to create a silver base pendant to support your inlay, with all the tips you need for a successful outcome. Then watch and learn how to prepare the copper clay for a beautiful inlay finish.
Ms. Beckett shares her tried and true techniques for avoiding and repairing any problems along the way.
Then see how to create a professional finish complete with using Baldwin patina.
Adding a unique copper inlay design is a fun way to take your metal clay jewelry skills to another level.
Included in your purchase is a PDF with photos, notes and online resources plus a class video to watch as many times as you like.
The full recording and a PDF handout of resources and links is included. Please note: the PDF is not a stand-alone instructional booklet and contains a full list of supplies needed.
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