Spin & Shine: Create a Kinetic Fidget Bead from Metal Clay
Get ready to unlock the satisfying spin of your own handmade metal clay fidget bead in this hands-on, intermediate-level online class.
About this class
About this class
Get ready to unlock the satisfying spin of your own handmade metal clay fidget bead in this hands-on, intermediate-level online class. Join renowned instructor Wizz Stearne as you explore the art and precision of creating textured lentil beads designed to spin on a hidden axle.
In this detailed workshop, you’ll learn:
✨ How to create a textured lentil bead with a horizontal axle
✨ The math and shrinkage calculations — all figured out for you by Wizz
✨ Two construction methods: no-solder and soldered bead builds
✨ Bonus lesson: how to add vertical spin for an extra level of fidgety fun
Whether you’re looking to add kinetic designs to your jewelry line or enjoy a good spin, this class combines creative expression with functional design.
Ready to get spinning?
Included in your purchase is a PDF with notes and online resources.
Please note that the PDF is not a standalone instructional booklet.
🎥 You can re-watch all your CRAFTCAST purchases as many times as you like.
Bonus
✨ Bonus video lesson: Adding vertical spin for an extra level of spinning fun!
Included in your purchase is a PDF with notes and online resources.
Additional details
- creating a textured lentil bead
- adding a spinning axle
- constructing with and without soldering
- fire and finishing techniques
- basic metal clay tools
- circle templates
- circle cutters
- paint brush or water pen
- doming formers -measuring spoons and large marbles will also work ring mandrels
- soft hammer/rawide mallet
- round nose and half-round pliers
- silver clay ~ 10g -15g
- silver clay paste
- wire - fine or sterling, approx 40mm x 1.2mm.
- drill bit to match the diameter of the wire
- embedable jump ring - 3 or 4mm.
Description
Get ready to unlock the satisfying spin of your own handmade metal clay fidget bead in this hands-on, intermediate-level online class. Join renowned instructor Wizz Stearne as you explore the art and precision of creating textured lentil beads designed to spin on a hidden axle.
In this detailed workshop, you’ll learn:
✨ How to create a textured lentil bead with a horizontal axle
✨ The math and shrinkage calculations — all figured out for you by Wizz
✨ Two construction methods: no-solder and soldered bead builds
✨ Bonus lesson: how to add vertical spin for an extra level of fidgety fun
Whether you’re looking to add kinetic designs to your jewelry line or enjoy a good spin, this class combines creative expression with functional design.
Ready to get spinning?
Included in your purchase is a PDF with notes and online resources.
Please note that the PDF is not a standalone instructional booklet.
🎥 You can re-watch all your CRAFTCAST purchases as many times as you like.
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