The Unhinged Locket from Metal Clays
Join master metal clay artist Hadar Jacobson and learn to make an unhinged locket from metal clays.
About this class
About this class
Join master metal clay artist Hadar Jacobson and learn to make an unhinged locket from metal clays.
Included in your purchase is a PDF with photos, notes and online resources, PLUS the class video to watch as many times as you like.
Lockets are a popular and lovely object and this one is unique with it’s special way of opening without a hinge involved.
Hadar starts with an overview of clay choices from her own line of unique colored metal clays.
Follow along as Ms. Jacobson shows step-by-step how to construct the locket frame, top and bottoms.
Then watch and learn how you can create a closure mechanism that will fit tight but still able to turn and remove, plus how to add Hadar’s Patterns of Color to make a piece that stands out.
Also covered firing and finishing information so you can complete a beautiful unhinged locket of your own.
Don’t miss this special presentation!!
No experience necessary.
Please note: the PDF is not a stand-alone instructional booklet.
Bonus
Included with the video download, a PDF filled with photos, notes and all the resources you need to get started.
Additional details
- clay choices
- creating the frame
- making a flange
- creating with many clay colors
- building a closure mechanism
- firing
- finishing
- small metal bowl
- kitchen/cheese knife of spatula
- Distilled or filtered water in a small spray bottle
- olive oil
- 3 small plastic boxes with a lid for storage
- One-fire Brilliant Bronze, One-fire Copper, One-fire Pearl Grey Steel
- rolling pin
- playing cards or measuring slats
- water and paintbrush
- X-acto knife or scalpel
- Teflon paper or oven liner
- warming pan
- sponge sanding pad, 150 grit
- 3 circle cutters, 12mm, 15mm and 25mm
- nail grinder/micro engraver
- set of diamond burrs
- clay extruder and discs
- kiln
- carbon, coconut, CC/Core
- finishing tools
- Baldwin’s Patina
Description
Join master metal clay artist Hadar Jacobson and learn to make an unhinged locket from metal clays.
Included in your purchase is a PDF with photos, notes and online resources, PLUS the class video to watch as many times as you like.
Lockets are a popular and lovely object and this one is unique with it’s special way of opening without a hinge involved.
Hadar starts with an overview of clay choices from her own line of unique colored metal clays.
Follow along as Ms. Jacobson shows step-by-step how to construct the locket frame, top and bottoms.
Then watch and learn how you can create a closure mechanism that will fit tight but still able to turn and remove, plus how to add Hadar’s Patterns of Color to make a piece that stands out.
Also covered firing and finishing information so you can complete a beautiful unhinged locket of your own.
Don’t miss this special presentation!!
No experience necessary.
Please note: the PDF is not a stand-alone instructional booklet.
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