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New Metals (Precious Metal Clay) What's this metal clay stuff everyone's talking about? Learn the fundamental techniques of working with this wonderful new media while creating your own custom designed pendant. Time allowing, a second project will be made using a push mold. All tools provided. Mary Elter and Barbara Prystaj instructors level: Beginner to Intermediate cost: $49 + PMC |
10/14 time: 6-8 |
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precious metal clay earrings Here’s the PMC class you’ve been looking for! Design and create a pair of two part, interactive earrings using fine silver PMC. Then, learn how to make your own custom sterling ear wires. Warning: when you wear your uniquely crafted earrings, everyone will want to know where you got them! instructor: Mary Elter level: Beginner cost: $30 + fine silver PMC * $34-45 Due to fluctuation in price of precious metals, cost of materials may vary. |
10/18 time: 1-4 11/28 time: 1-4 Note: For classes that use silver, the supply cost is subject to change based on current rate/cost of silver. |
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PMC: New Metals 101 What's this metal clay stuff everyone's talking about? Learn the fundamental techniques of working with this wonderful new media while creating your own custom designed pendant. Time allowing, a second project will be made using a push mold. All tools provided. Instructors: Mary Elter & Barbara Prystaj level: Beginner cost: $49 + PMC |
11/8 time: 1-3 |
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PMC and Polymer Clay Spear Pendant Discover one of the newest innovativejewelry mediums, Precious Metal Clay. This material feels like clay, is pliable, can be shaped and textured like clay, but when kiln fired, results infine silver. (Sterling silver is usually 92.5%. Precious Metal Clay is 99% pure silver). We will create a PMC bead cap with bail permanently attached to a polymer clay spear that you’ll create using a polymer clay jellyroll technique. level: Intermediate cost: $45 + supplies |
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PMC Mesh Bead Discover one of the newest innovativejewelry mediums, Precious Metal Clay. This material feels like clay, is pliable, can be shaped andtextured like cl ay, but when kiln fired, results infine silver. (Sterling silver is usually 92.5%. Precious Metal Clay is 99% pure silver). We will create a PMC focal bead with a cubic zirconia accent. level: Beginner cost: $ |
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Introduction to PMC This two part PMC introductory class taught by Maura Muir will cover many of the basics of working with PMC. Some of the techniques included in part one of the class (but not limited to) are cutting, stamping, using forms, inclusions and syringe work. The second part of the class will cover brushing, patina, sanding, polishing, tumbling and stringing. Each student will leave with at least one pendant and a pair of earrings level: cost: $ |
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PMC Hollow Bead Imagine. Design. Create your own pure silver beads, suitable for jewelry. PMC experience helpful but not required. level: Beginner cost: $ |
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PMC Toggle Clasp Design and create unique Precious Metal Clay ( fine silver) toggle clasps in this two part class. PMC experience helpful but not required. level: Beginner cost: $ |
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Precious Metal Clay Cap and Bail Have you ever hada stone or a favorite fossilyou'd love to string butdrilling wouldruin it? Ready made bead caps just aren't right either? In this class, Maura Muir will teach how to make custom caps and bails to securely fitstones, minerals, shells,, fossils. PMC is an amazing and relatively new product. It is very fine particles of pure silver or gold suspended in an organic binder. It has the consistency of pottery clay. After firing in a kiln, the objects you have created are pure precious metal. The project will be made with pure silver PMC. level: Beginner cost: $ |
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New Metals (Precious Metal Clay) Intensive 2-3 day workshop New Metals (Precious Metal Clay) isa unique pure silver clay thatcomes in many forms . This intensive workshop is taught by two talented and creative certified PMC instructors . Learn techniques including, : designing, forming, molding, firing, polishing, patinas, and more. Instructors: Mary Elter/Barbara Prystaj level: Beginner to Intermediate cost: $149 + PMC |
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New Metals PMC Charms and Chains Have you wondered about making jewelry with PMC (metal clay)? And what about learning chain maille, too! During these workshops, you will learn the basics of working with PMC while making several charms.You will be creating a chain maille bracelet to put your charms on. During the last session you will be learning to finish and polish PMC, and assembling your own uniquely designed bracelet. Time allowing, you may make bead dangles from your own stash, to add to your bracelet. [no picture] level: Beginner to Intermediate cost: $149 + PMC |
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PMC Clay Ring Maura Muir Wilson will help you create a one of a kind PMC ring that expresses you through your choice of pattern and impression. Make sure to get some additional PMCbecause you will want to make more! level: Intermediate cost: $ |
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Mold n' Make Precious Metal Clay Pendant Have you ever wished you could have a pendant you designed yourself or modeled after a favorite button or other piece of jewelry? Learn how during this two part mold making session with Maura Muir Wilson. Suitable for beginner PMC and intermediate students. level: Beginner cost: $ |
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