Hollow Form-Lentil Beads in August 2025

For this lesson, we will be working with 25gms Art Clay fine silver. 

 There are a couple different ways to achieve the hollow form bead, we will work through a lentil bead and 

 discuss the other possibilities with demo and discussion.

 Many considerations will be covered in this class - the subject, texture, decorating, 

 as well as tips and tricks to achieving a seamless join. 

      Choosing a template

      Choosing a drying form

      Clay texturing

      Settling a variety of shapes

      Joining clay, wet to dry, dry to dry

      Adding embellishments

      Discussion on Finishing and Firing

 Class will have a break after the initial forms are created - 

 for drying in the dehydrator,  for easier construction.

 A variety of textures and molds will be available for use during class.