Silver Clay Hollow Form Bead $100

In this class you will make a hollow bead from silver metal clay, used in conjunction with a paper/wood clay product. Paper clay provides support for any size bead for which slumping during firing may be a concern. During firing, the product burns out from the bead’s core, leaving the bead hollow.

You will apply prior skills with slabs to wrap a 3-dimensional form, and for adding decoration from more slabs rolled for cut-out decorative shapes. Syringe clay makes another appearance for other potential embellishments and for reinforcing the bead’s holes.

Molds can be used in addition, or exclusively, to create decorative embellishments.

A variety of small bead forms will be provided in order that they will be completely dry for the class. If you wish to make your own, please contact the instructor.

Please Read: The class fee shown above does not include the metal clay. You will be charged for the metal clay the day of the class. All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes.

Suppliesl and Tools Needed: Art Clay 950 Syringe clay Dried paper clay form (1) Silver clay slip Holding tools: for propping bead when wet -Toothpicks and other types of picks -Third hand (optional, but makes a good stand) -A wood or other block with holes in it, etc. Tools for working the clay: Hole punches for bead hole size you want (2mm+) Rolling frames and roller Work surface Teflon sheets CoolSlip or Slik Medium and small brush Water container Ruler Slab cutting tools (picks, Xacto) Smoothers for surfaces (clay shaper, other brushes, etc.) Clay hydrator(s) Cup warmer and screen Molds for making decorations, optional Texture plates (small patterned) for slab cutouts used for decoration, optional  For finishing after firing: Soft beads brush Liver of sulfur Baking soda Polishing supplies Bring anything else you think you may need. Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)!

Techniques Used: Silver Clay, Hollow forms Skill Level:  Intermediate to Advanced Prerequisite: Previous metal clay classes Instructor: Shauna Three ways to sign up: Click here Send me an email Give me a call at 832-674-9005

Please Read: 

1. Classes will begin on time! All students must arrive early for class. Even if you have already purchased supplies for the class, it takes time for everyone to set up and settle in. Students arriving late will need to re-schedule. Please be respectful of others by arriving early for class.

2. All beads, materials, and tools are available for purchase at the bead shop. We appreciate you purchasing materials and tools at the bead shop so that we may continue offering you the best classes around.