The Next Step in PMC-Bring on the Bling

The Next Step, you will workwith a larger, 20gm piece of silver metal clay - and will move on to createBling on the Sparkle!Precious Metal Clay Technique Class on Rings!It's a Silver thing! 

Who doesn’t love Bling?

In this class, metal clay artist, Michelle Arsenault, will guide you through all the techniques  for making a textured ring out of fine silver metal clay.  Each ring will feature cubic zirconia for lots of sparkle.

You will learn techniques for setting the stones securely and decoratively in their own bezel.

You will also discover tips and tricks for making fun embellishments and how to attractively hide the join of the ring. 

Calculating sizing and shrinkage is also covered.

• Making metal clay ring band

• Clay texturing

• Stone setting a variety of shapes/ with bezels

• Adding embellishments

• Reinforcing tips

• Discussion on Finishing and Firing

Included is a handout with photos and notes.

      (the handout is not a stand-alone instructional booklet)

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

       Class fee $105, 

One (1) cubic Zirconia stone will be included in class fee, more will be available for purchase.

Michelle's Basket of Tools (templates, molds, stones, etc - if desired) 

will also be available to tempt you for purchase, 

to add to your tool box stash.

Afternoon session 1pm - 330pm

*Note!! If you are new to metal clay and take the morning class you will be prepared for the afternoon as well, 

both are very success oriented. 

If you are familiar with metal clay the morning can be a refresh,

the afternoon is more technique oriented.

*IF*

you do take both classes - you will receive 5gms extra clay as a bonus!

Join us for the day!