Tag: jewelry

This beautiful ring features a larger fired-in stone presented in a syringe bezel setting. An intensely oxidized texture presents the stone as a major feature of this piece. All this is framed between two silvery rims that not only pop the stone and texture but confirm the ring’s rustic character.

You will learn how to size a metal clay ring, accounting for shrinkage, utilize previously learned techniques for application to forming rings, and use joining techniques that best control the typical stresses rings endure in everyday wear. Of course, making the usual artistic decisions concerning the elements of art — line, shape/form, color, texture, value, and space — and some principles of design such as emphasis and unity, happily cannot be avoided!

Metal clay rings must be made larger so that they can shrink to the correct size. For advanced metal clay artists, the single large stone can be swapped out for a stunning grouping of 3-4 smaller stones. Your choice! Come join the fun!

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.

Supplies & Tools Needed: ▸ Art Clay 950 silver clay (available day of class) ▸ Syringe clay (to make bezel setting(s)) ▸ Clay and Syringe keepers ▸ Clay slip, thick. If yours is watery, let it sit open and/or add some clay shavings to it so it thickens. Please prepare this before class so any chunks will be dissolved. You can make slip by crushing dried pieces of 950 clay and adding water. Store in a small container so it can meld together, and store in a hydrator with your clay. ▸ CZs/Nano gems: One large any cut, OR 3-4 smaller, preferably same cut, or an appealing combo of related shapes. ▸ One texture plate that will create a contrast to brighter polished silver areas (busy pattern with little negative space, as shown in the example) ▸ Ring mandrel. This can be a normal ring mandrel but will need a stand (feet) so that it will have working space below it so the mandrel can be turned for working the ring. You can also press the mandrel into 2 separate lumps of polymer clay, then bake these “feet” to easily make a stand. CoolTools.us sells a large assortment of mandrels and stands in a wide range of pricing. ▸ Hatti’s ring shank guide (available at the bead shop) ▸ Ring sizers (provided if you don’t have a set yet – CoolTools.us sells them ready made or you can buy the forms and investment to make your own) ▸ Waterproof paper strips (provided) ▸ Clear tape ▸ Ruler ▸ Tissue blade ▸ Xacto knife ▸▸▸ All metal clay-working tools, including thickness frames and rollers, snake roller, work surface, cup warmer, distilled water and accompanying tools, Cool Slip, Silk, etc., all clay joining tools (clay shapers, etc.), and all clay finishing tools, etc. ▸ Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)!

Techniques Used: Metal clay Skill Level:  Advanced Prerequisite: Experience with metal clay (multiple 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.